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What is the appropriate gauge needle for administering medication via the IM route?
What is the appropriate gauge needle for administering medication via the IM route?
- 20 gauge
- 19 gauge
- 21 gauge (correct)
- 18 gauge
What should be done if blood return is seen during aspiration before administering the medication?
What should be done if blood return is seen during aspiration before administering the medication?
- Remove the needle and discard it
- Administer the medication slowly
- Pick a different site for administration (correct)
- Continue with the administration at the same site
What should be done immediately after administering the medication via the IM route?
What should be done immediately after administering the medication via the IM route?
- Apply pressure on the puncture site
- Cover the needle puncture site (correct)
- Rub the puncture site vigorously
- Dispose of the syringe in any designated container
How should the skin be prepared before administering medication via the IM route?
How should the skin be prepared before administering medication via the IM route?
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What should be used to cleanse the area before administering medication via the IM route?
What should be used to cleanse the area before administering medication via the IM route?
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Which of the following angles should be used for inserting the needle during IM administration?
Which of the following angles should be used for inserting the needle during IM administration?
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