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EY67

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The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular (IM) injection to a 6-month-old infant. Which injection site is the most appropriate for this patient?
 
  a. Deltoid muscle
  b. Dorsogluteal injection site
  c. Vastus lateralis
  d. Abdomen 2 inches away from the umbilicus

Question 2

The nurse is preparing an injection of 0.45 mL of medication for a pediatric patient. Which syringe is most appropriate?
 
  a. Tuberculin syringe
  b. Insulin syringe
  c. 3-mL syringe
  d. 10-mL syringe


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joshbk44

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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On the basis of the evidence, the vastus lateralis is the recommended site for pediatric IM injections for infants up to 12 months of age. The deltoid is the recommended site for children 18 months of age and older. The dorsogluteal site should not be used as an IM injection site. The abdomen is used for subcutaneous injection, not for IM injection.

Answer to Question 2

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The tuberculin syringe is calibrated in hundredths of a milliliter and has a capacity of 1 mL. It is used to prepare small amounts of medication such as small, precise doses for infants or young children. It is also used for intradermal and subcutaneous injections. An insulin syringe is used to administer insulin and is calibrated in units. A 3-mL syringe and a 10-mL syringe are calibrated in 0.2 of a milliliter and are not accurate for small volumes.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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