Author Question: Which is the correct needle for an IM injection? 1. 18 G, 1-inch 2. 20 G, 1/2-inch 3. 25 G, ... (Read 74 times)

robinn137

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 544
Which is the correct needle for an IM injection?
 
  1. 18 G, 1-inch
  2. 20 G, 1/2-inch
  3. 25 G, 2-inch
  4. 21 G, 1 1/2-inch

Question 2

The development of immunity to the chickenpox virus after having the disease is an example of what kind of immunity?
 
  1. Passive
  2. Artificial
  3. Natural
  4. Antigen



tanna.moeller

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Answer to Question 1

4
Usually an IM injection is given with a 1- or 1 1/2-inch and 20- to 22-gauge needle.

Answer to Question 2

3
After getting chickenpox, a child develops antibodies to the virus that travel around in the blood-stream for the rest of the person's lifetime.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

robinn137

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 544
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Did you know?

Nitroglycerin is used to alleviate various heart-related conditions, and it is also the chief component of dynamite (but mixed in a solid clay base to stabilize it).

Did you know?

People often find it difficult to accept the idea that bacteria can be beneficial and improve health. Lactic acid bacteria are good, and when eaten, these bacteria improve health and increase longevity. These bacteria included in foods such as yogurt.

Did you know?

More than one-third of adult Americans are obese. Diseases that kill the largest number of people annually, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and hypertension, can be attributed to diet.

Did you know?

Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library