Anatomical landmarks for the ventrogluteal injection site are: ...

[vicotolentino]

Anatomical landmarks for the ventrogluteal injection site are:
 
  A. Greater trochanter and knee
  B. Anterior superior iliac spine and iliac crest
  C. Posterior superior iliac spine and iliac crest
  D. Acromion process, scapula, and axilla

Question 2

For the Z-track method of intramuscular injection, the nurse:
 
  A. Pulls the skin tissue laterally 1 to 1 inches
  B. Does not aspirate back on the syringe
  C. Immediately removes the needle after injecting the medication
  D. Releases the skin before removing the needle from the site

[enass]

Answer to Question 1

B
A, B, C, and D. The ventrogluteal injection site is located by placing the heel of the hand over the greater trochanter and pointing the index finger at the anterior superior iliac spine and extending the middle finger to the iliac crest.

Answer to Question 2

A
A. The skin is displaced downward or laterally before insertion of the needle using the Z-track method.
B. Aspiration is performed when using the Z-track method.
C. There is a 10-second wait before removing the needle when using the Z-track method.
D. The skin is released after withdrawing the needle when using the Z-track method.

[vicotolentino]

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[steff9894]

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