Injection Site
The recommended IM injection site for infants
What is vastus lateralis?
The recommended needle length for IM deltoid injections in children
What is 5/8" to 1"?
The preferred injection method to avoid medication leakage along the needle track and into subcutaneous tissue
What is Z-track?
Needle gauges appropriate for IM injections
What is 20- to 25-gauge?
The recommended IM injection site for toddlers aged 1-2 years
What is vastus lateralis?
The recommended needle length for IM deltoid injections in adults
What is 1" to 1.5"?
The outdated method used to confirm whether a blood vessel has been entered
What is aspiration?
True or false: the nurse should administer the IM injection into the patient with a "dart-like" motion.
What is true?
The recommended IM injection site for children, adolescents, and adults
What is deltoid?
The recommended needle length for IM ventrogluteal injections in adults?
What is 1" to 1.5"?
What is 90 degrees?
True or false: administering an IM injection is a sterile procedure.
What is false?