Injectable Medication Administration Techniques Quiz

Buttocks is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in adults.

The recommended maximum volume for a subcutaneous injection in adults is 2 mL.

18 G is the typical needle gauge used for intramuscular injections in adults.

Proximity to major blood vessels is a key consideration when selecting the injection site.

Upper arm is a common site for subcutaneous injections.

30 G is the typical needle gauge used for intradermal injections.

Needle should be inserted at a 90-degree angle for subcutaneous injections.

Phlebitis is a common complication associated with intravenous medication administration.

If there is resistance during injection, the nurse should stop and remove the needle.

The recommended angle for inserting a needle during intramuscular injections in adults is 45 degrees.

Deltoid muscle is not a recommended site for intramuscular injections in infants.

Slow injection is used to prevent air embolisms during intravenous medication administration.

1.5 inches is the typical needle length used for intramuscular injections in adults.

The Z-track technique is used to prevent medication leakage during intramuscular injections.

The appropriate needle length for administering intradermal injections is 1/2 inch.