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What is the recommended needle length for vastus lateralis injection in children ages 3 to 10?
What is the recommended needle length for vastus lateralis injection in children ages 3 to 10?
What is the maximum injection volume for the deltoid muscle area?
What is the maximum injection volume for the deltoid muscle area?
What is the preferred site for subcutaneous injection in children?
What is the preferred site for subcutaneous injection in children?
What is the recommended angle for inserting a needle for subcutaneous injection?
What is the recommended angle for inserting a needle for subcutaneous injection?
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What is the recommended needle gauge for subcutaneous injection?
What is the recommended needle gauge for subcutaneous injection?
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"The vastus lateralis muscle of the anterolateral aspect of the thigh is the preferred site for IM injection in a toddler." What needle gauge should be used for this injection?
"The vastus lateralis muscle of the anterolateral aspect of the thigh is the preferred site for IM injection in a toddler." What needle gauge should be used for this injection?
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What is the recommended needle length for IM injection into the deltoid muscle in adults?
What is the recommended needle length for IM injection into the deltoid muscle in adults?
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What is the maximum injection volume for dorsogluteal injection area?
What is the maximum injection volume for dorsogluteal injection area?
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What is recommended when administering a subcutaneous injection?
What is recommended when administering a subcutaneous injection?
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What are some drugs recommended for subcutaneous injection?
What are some drugs recommended for subcutaneous injection?
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Where should a nurse avoid administering a subcutaneous injection?
Where should a nurse avoid administering a subcutaneous injection?
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What is the primary use for intradermal injections?
What is the primary use for intradermal injections?
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Which site is commonly used for intradermal injection?
Which site is commonly used for intradermal injection?
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What is the typical volume of medication administered intramuscularly?
What is the typical volume of medication administered intramuscularly?
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What is the primary route for administration of immunizations?
What is the primary route for administration of immunizations?
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Where is the deltoid injection site located in infants (younger than 12 months)?
Where is the deltoid injection site located in infants (younger than 12 months)?
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"The ventral forearm is the most commonly used site for intradermal injection because it's easily accessible and lacks hair." What type of injection is administered at this site?
"The ventral forearm is the most commonly used site for intradermal injection because it's easily accessible and lacks hair." What type of injection is administered at this site?
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What is the abbreviation for subcutaneous injections?
What is the abbreviation for subcutaneous injections?
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What does IM stand for in medical terms?
What does IM stand for in medical terms?
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Which injection site is commonly used to administer immunizations?
Which injection site is commonly used to administer immunizations?
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What is the primary use for intradermal injections?
What is the primary use for intradermal injections?
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