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Question 1 of 5

A patient is to receive a penicillin intramuscular (IM) injection in the ventrogluteal site. The nurse will use which angle for the needle insertion?

A. 15 degrees

B. 45 degrees

C. 60 degrees

D. 90 degrees

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Question 2 of 5

When administering medication by IV bolus (push), the nurse will occlude the IV line by which method?

A. Injecting the bolus without pinching the tubing

B. Pinching the tubing just above the injection port

C. Pinching the tubing just below the injection port

D. Pinching the tubing just above the drip chamber of the infusion set

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Question 3 of 5

The nurse has an order to administer an intramuscular (IM) immunization to a 2-month-old child. Which site is considered the best choice for this injection?

A. Deltoid

B. Dorsogluteal

C. Ventrogluteal

D. Vastus lateralis

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Question 4 of 5

The nurse needs to administer insulin subcutaneously to an obese patient. Which is the proper technique for this injection?

A. Using the Z-track method

B. Inserting the needle at a 5- to 15-degree angle until resistance is felt

C. Pinching the skin at the injection site, and then inserting the needle to below the tissue fold at a 90-degree angle

D. Spreading the skin tightly over the injection site, inserting the needle, and then releasing the skin

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Question 5 of 5

The nurse will plan to use the Z-track method of intramuscular (IM) injections for which situation?

A. The medication is known to be irritating to tissues.

B. The patient is emaciated and has very little muscle mass.

C. The medication must be absorbed quickly into the tissues.

D. The patient is obese and has a deep fat layer below the muscle mass.

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