Author Question: When preparing to give an intramuscular injection into the gluteal site, the nurse uses landmarks to ... (Read 82 times)

dollx

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 558
When preparing to give an intramuscular injection into the gluteal site, the nurse uses landmarks to ensure safe placement of the medication. Those landmarks are:
 
  a. the tip of the coccyx and the greater trochanter.
  b. between the center of the gluteus and the iliac spine.
  c. between the posterior iliac crest and the greater trochanter.
  d. on an imaginary line between the center of the gluteus and the greater trochanter.

Question 2

A condition in which there is a temporary loss of consciousness associated with an increased rate of respiration, tachycardia, pallor, perspiration, and coolness of the skin is known as _________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



Ptupou85

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Answer to Question 1

C
The gluteal site is marked by the greater trochanter and the posterior iliac crest.

Answer to Question 2

syncope
Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness (partial or complete) associated with an increased rate of respiration, tachycardia, pallor, perspiration, and coolness of skin.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

According to the CDC, approximately 31.7% of the U.S. population has high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" levels.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

Chronic marijuana use can damage the white blood cells and reduce the immune system's ability to respond to disease by as much as 40%. Without a strong immune system, the body is vulnerable to all kinds of degenerative and infectious diseases.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

Your chance of developing a kidney stone is 1 in 10. In recent years, approximately 3.7 million people in the United States were diagnosed with a kidney disease.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library