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What is a common reason why infants and children may require an intramuscular injection?
What is a common reason why infants and children may require an intramuscular injection?
- To reduce muscle contractures
- To increase muscle mass
- For routine vaccinations (correct)
- To avoid major nerves or blood vessels
Which area is noted to be associated with the most common muscle contractures after intramuscular injections in children?
Which area is noted to be associated with the most common muscle contractures after intramuscular injections in children?
- Posterior thigh
- Anterior thigh (correct)
- Lower leg
- Upper arm
What is a major concern related to intramuscular injections in children due to immature vasculature?
What is a major concern related to intramuscular injections in children due to immature vasculature?
- Reduced blood flow to muscles
- Low muscle mass
- Rapid absorption rate
- Erratic absorption of drugs (correct)
In children, what is the most frequently reported serious complication of intramuscular injections in the gluteal area?
In children, what is the most frequently reported serious complication of intramuscular injections in the gluteal area?
Which factor influences the choice of muscle for an intramuscular injection in children?
Which factor influences the choice of muscle for an intramuscular injection in children?
What can lead to erratically absorbed drugs from intramuscular injections in children?
What can lead to erratically absorbed drugs from intramuscular injections in children?
Where is the most appropriate site for intramuscular injections in pediatric patients 3 years and older?
Where is the most appropriate site for intramuscular injections in pediatric patients 3 years and older?
What is the recommended volume of injection for the deltoid muscle in children?
What is the recommended volume of injection for the deltoid muscle in children?
Why is the dorsogluteal not the preferred site for injections?
Why is the dorsogluteal not the preferred site for injections?
How should the vastus lateralis muscle be landmarked for injections?
How should the vastus lateralis muscle be landmarked for injections?
What should be palpated to landmark the deltoid muscle for injections?
What should be palpated to landmark the deltoid muscle for injections?
What is the maximum recommended volume that can be injected into the vastus lateralis in infants?
What is the maximum recommended volume that can be injected into the vastus lateralis in infants?
