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What is the main disadvantage of intramuscular injections?
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?
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?
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?
Intramuscular injections are advantageous for which of the following scenarios?
Which factor is crucial for intramuscular site selection?
Which factor is crucial for intramuscular site selection?
What is a contraindication for intramuscular injections related to circulatory issues?
What is a contraindication for intramuscular injections related to circulatory issues?
What is the recommended volume limit for injections in the deltoid muscle site?
What is the recommended volume limit for injections in the deltoid muscle site?
Which part of the syringe should be kept below the surface of the liquid when aspirating medication into the syringe?
Which part of the syringe should be kept below the surface of the liquid when aspirating medication into the syringe?
What should be done to expel air bubbles from the syringe before administering an injection?
What should be done to expel air bubbles from the syringe before administering an injection?
What is the purpose of placing a small dry sponge around the neck of an ampoule during preparation for an injection?
What is the purpose of placing a small dry sponge around the neck of an ampoule during preparation for an injection?
Which muscle in the upper arm forms a triangle with its base at the acromion process?
Which muscle in the upper arm forms a triangle with its base at the acromion process?
Why is the deltoid muscle site recommended for injections of small volume?
Why is the deltoid muscle site recommended for injections of small volume?
What is a key consideration for the volume of medication to be given during an intramuscular injection?
What is a key consideration for the volume of medication to be given during an intramuscular injection?
Which muscle site is recommended for IM injections and is located on the anterior lateral aspect of the thigh?
Which muscle site is recommended for IM injections and is located on the anterior lateral aspect of the thigh?
What is a disadvantage of an intramuscular injection in the dorsogluteal muscle site?
What is a disadvantage of an intramuscular injection in the dorsogluteal muscle site?
In the ventrogluteal muscle site, how should the middle finger be positioned during injection location identification?
In the ventrogluteal muscle site, how should the middle finger be positioned during injection location identification?
What position is recommended for administering an intramuscular injection in the rectus femoris muscle?
What position is recommended for administering an intramuscular injection in the rectus femoris muscle?
Which muscle site for IM injections involves dividing the buttocks into 4 quadrants and injecting in the upper outer quadrant?
Which muscle site for IM injections involves dividing the buttocks into 4 quadrants and injecting in the upper outer quadrant?
