Intramuscular Injection Techniques for Nurse Students
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What is the main disadvantage of intramuscular injections?

  • Risk for nerve and tissue injury (correct)
  • Used for unconscious patients
  • Absence of pain during administration
  • Rapid drug absorption

    • Which condition is a contraindication for intramuscular injections?

  • Absence of infection at the site
  • Abrasions on the skin
  • Tenderness at the injection site
  • Muscle atrophy (correct)

    • What defines an intramuscular injection?

  • Injection into the subcutaneous layer
  • Injection into veins
  • Injection into a muscle at a 90-degree angle on the skin (correct)
  • Injection into a joint

    • Intramuscular injections are advantageous for which of the following scenarios?

    <p>Use in oral surgery patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is crucial for intramuscular site selection?

    <p>Absence of abrasions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a contraindication for intramuscular injections related to circulatory issues?

    <p>Circulatory shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended volume limit for injections in the deltoid muscle site?

    <p>Up to 2 ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the syringe should be kept below the surface of the liquid when aspirating medication into the syringe?

    <p>Needle tip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to expel air bubbles from the syringe before administering an injection?

    <p>Tap side of syringe with needle pointing up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of placing a small dry sponge around the neck of an ampoule during preparation for an injection?

    <p>To prevent contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle in the upper arm forms a triangle with its base at the acromion process?

    <p>Deltoid muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the deltoid muscle site recommended for injections of small volume?

    <p>To ensure rapid drug absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration for the volume of medication to be given during an intramuscular injection?

    <p>The presence of lumps or nodules on palpation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle site is recommended for IM injections and is located on the anterior lateral aspect of the thigh?

    <p>Vastus lateralis muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of an intramuscular injection in the dorsogluteal muscle site?

    <p>Increased risk of nerve damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the ventrogluteal muscle site, how should the middle finger be positioned during injection location identification?

    <p>Extended back along the iliac crest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position is recommended for administering an intramuscular injection in the rectus femoris muscle?

    <p>Supine with knee flexed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle site for IM injections involves dividing the buttocks into 4 quadrants and injecting in the upper outer quadrant?

    <p>Dorsogluteal muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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