Author Question: Which is the correct needle for an intramuscular (IM) injection? a. 18 G, 1-inch b. 20 G, -inch ... (Read 112 times)

faduma · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which is the correct needle for an intramuscular (IM) injection?

a. 18 G, 1-inch
b. 20 G, -inch
c. 25 G, 2-inch
d. 21 G, 1-inch

Question 2

When a patient is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, the nurse may be given an order to administer medication via which route?

a. IV
b. IM
c. Subcutaneous
d. Rectal

nicoleclaire22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
An IM injection is usually given with a 1- to 2-inch, 20- to 22-gauge needle.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
IV injections or infusions may be needed when medication must go directly into the bloodstream, because the action of this method is rapid.