This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Subcutaneous injections are administered at a: a. 15-degree angle. c. 45-degree angle. b. ... (Read 88 times)

folubunmi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 524
on: Jul 24, 2018
Subcutaneous injections are administered at a:
 
  a. 15-degree angle. c. 45-degree angle.
  b. 30-degree angle. d. 90-degree angle.

Question 2

Which of the following measures is equivalent to 1 grain?
 
  a. 15 milligrams c. 45 milligrams
  b. 30 milligrams d. 60 milligrams


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

alexanderhamilton

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D

Feedback
Correct c and d are the correct angles for subcutaneous injection administration, except that insulin, heparin, and enoxaparin are administered only at a 90-degree angle.
Incorrect a and b: These angles will not allow the needle and medication to enter the subcutaneous tissue.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This equals 1/4 grain.
B Incorrect: This equals 1/2 grain.
C Incorrect: This equals 3/4 grain.
D Correct: 60 mg equal 1 grain.


folubunmi

  • Member
  • Posts: 524
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

ecabral0

  • Member
  • Posts: 310
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Did you know?

Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.

Did you know?

The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.

Did you know?

Though Candida and Aspergillus species are the most common fungal pathogens causing invasive fungal disease in the immunocompromised, infections due to previously uncommon hyaline and dematiaceous filamentous fungi are occurring more often today. Rare fungal infections, once accurately diagnosed, may require surgical debridement, immunotherapy, and newer antifungals used singly or in combination with older antifungals, on a case-by-case basis.

Did you know?

On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.

The integument: the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, and its appendages. The integument: the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, and its appendages.
Second-degree burn. Second-degree burn.
Subcutaneous Injection Subcutaneous Injection
Subcutaneous Subcutaneous
Find the measure of angle L to the nearest degree Find the measure of angle L to the nearest degree
If 120 mg of sodium-24 is administered for medical diagnosis, how much of the nu If 120 mg of sodium-24 is administered for medical diagnosis, how much of the nu
Video: Protein Structure - Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Quaternary

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library