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stevenposner

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Subcutaneous injections:
 
  a. may be given at either a 45- or a 90-degree angle except insulin and heparin are given at a 90-degree angle.
  b. are given with a 5/8-inch needle, although a longer needle may be used for obese persons.
  c. can be given in the abdomen on either side of the umbilicus.
  d. all of the above

Question 2

The muscle(s) used in the ventrogluteal injection site is/are the:
 
  a. vastus lateralis. c. gluteus maximus.
  b. gluteus minimus and medius. d. deltoid.


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vickyvicksss

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Although a true statement, it is not the most complete answer.
B Incorrect: Although a true statement, it is not the most complete answer.
C Incorrect: Although a true statement, it is not the most complete answer.
D Correct: This incorporates all of the other answers, so it is the best answer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is the muscle in the thigh.
B Correct: The gluteus minimus and medius muscles are used for the ventrogluteal site.
C Incorrect: This muscle is used for the dorsogluteal site.
D Incorrect: This muscle is used for the deltoid site in the upper arm.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help

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:D TYSM

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