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Exam 1 RNSG 1216 Vitals and Medication Administration questions with correct answers
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Exam 1 RNSG 1216 Vitals and MedicationAdministration questions with correct answers
What are the SIX rights of medication administration? Correct Answer-
1.)patient
2,) medication
3.)dose
4.)time
5.)route
6.)Documentation
How much volume can the nurse administer in different muscles for IM
injections? Deltoid Correct Answer-Deltoid: up to 2 mL with a 1-in to 1-
1/2 in pre schoolers get 0.5 to 1 inch
Which route of medication has the fastest absorption? Correct Answer-
Intravenous
How much volume can the nurse administer in Ventrogluteal muscles
for IM injections? preferred site for infants Correct Answer-1.) 3 mL of
medication with an 18- to 25-gauge, 1½-inch for oil based or viscous
solutions
2.) Use a 22- to 27-gauge, ⅝- to 1-inch needle for aqueous solutions.
3.)infants get 1mL with 1 inch needle
4.) smaller infants get 0.5 mL with 5/8 needle
,How much volume can the nurse administer in different muscles for IM
injections? Vastus Lateralis: Correct Answer-adult 3 mL 18- to 25-
gauge, 1½-inch oil & V
(adult 22- to 27- gauge AS)
infant1 mL with a ½- to 1-inch, 21- to 25-gauge
smaller 0.5 mL with a ⅝-inch, 21- to 25-gauge
toddler 2 mL with a 1-inch, 21- to 25-
3 and older 2 to 3 mL with a ½- to 1-inch, 21- to 25-gauge
What is the max volume to be administered intramuscularly? Correct
Answer-Normal adult: 2-5mL
Children, older adults, and thin patients: 2mL
Small children/older infants: 1mL
Smaller infants: 0.5mL
What is the proper way to administer an Intramuscular injection?
Correct Answer-Palpate bony land marks. Use Z-track Method.
, Gauge: usually 22-27
Needle Length: 1-1.5 inches
Angle: 90 degrees
Gauge and Needle Length choice for IM injections must be made based
on: Correct Answer-Size of the muscle
Thickness of adipose tissue at injection site
Volume to be administered
Injection Technique
Depth below the muscle surface to be injected
What are all the muscles that can be used for IM injections? Correct
Answer-Deltoid
Ventrogluteal
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