Author Question: Subcutaneous injections: a. may be given at either a 45- or a 90-degree angle except insulin and ... (Read 65 times)

stevenposner · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

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.

vickyvicksss · **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.