One to two hours prior to administering an IM injection to a ...

[dakota nelson]

One to two hours prior to administering an IM injection to a child the nurse should:
 
  a. request that the parents remain in the room to assist with the injection.
  b. apply restraints to the child.
  c. apply a local anesthetic cream or patch to the injection site.
  d. explain to the child that he will be receiving a shot.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer an immunization to a 16-year-old in his deltoid muscle. To locate this site the nurse will need to:
 
  a. measure 2-3 fingerbreadths below the acromiom process.
  b. place his or her hand on the greater trochanter and form a V with the index finger toward the anterior superior iliac spine.
  c. This is not an appropriate site for a child so the nurse should search for a better site.
  d. locate the abdomen and plan to inject the medication at least an inch away from the umbilicus.

[bobsmith]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Parents should never be asked to assist with an injection.
B Incorrect: Children should not be placed in restraints an hour before receiving an injection.
C Correct: A local anesthetic should be applied to decrease or eliminate the pain of the injection.
D Incorrect: The age of the child determines when the child is told he or she will be receiving an injection. Shot is a term we try to avoid using.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is the appropriate location for a deltoid injection.
B Incorrect: This describes locating the ventrogluteal site.
C Incorrect: A person of 16 years has sufficiently developed deltoid muscles that this is the most appropriate site for immunizations.
D Incorrect: This describes a subcutaneous site.

[dakota nelson]

Excellent

[rachel]

Gracias!