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The proper needle length when giving an intramuscular
injection in the ventrogluteal area to an average-sized adult
is which of the following?
A) 2 inches
B) 1 inch
C) 1/2 inch
D) 1.5 inches
Ans: 1.5 inches
A nurse is preparing to administer an intradermal injection.
Which of the following should the nurse do to ensure proper
technique?
A) Choose at least 2 inches from the umbillicus
B) use a tuberculin syringe with a 3/8-5/8 inch, 25-27 gauge
needle
C) rub the injection site after withdrawing the needle
D) pinch 1/2 inch of skin and administer the injection at a 45
degree angle.
Ans: use a tuberculin syringe
A nurse is administering a subcutaneous injection to a
patient. Which of the following data should the nurse
recognize as the highest priority to prevent potential
complications?
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A) identify the rationale for the patient receiving the
medication
B) identify the patient's level of knowledge about the
medication
C) Identify a specific site for the injection
D) identify if the patient has allergies to the medication
Ans: Identify if the patient has allergies to the
medication
Which of the following terms indicates a medication given
by injection?
A) sublingual
B) parenteral
C) transdermal
D) enteral
Ans: parenteral
A patient is to receive 30mg of ketorolac (toradol) IM every
6 hrs for 48 hrs. The medication is available in a 60mg/2mL
vial. How many mL should the nurse administer for each
dose?
Ans: 1mL
A nurse is preparing to administer an insulin injection to a
patient. Which of the following is appropriate?
A) inject the medication after aspirating the syringe
B) use the nondominant hand to displace the skin and subq
tissue at the site about 1-1.5 inches
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Medication Administration ATI
Latest Questions and Graded
Answers
The proper needle length when giving an intramuscular
injection in the ventrogluteal area to an average-sized adult
is which of the following?
A) 2 inches
B) 1 inch
C) 1/2 inch
D) 1.5 inches
Ans: 1.5 inches
A nurse is preparing to administer an intradermal injection.
Which of the following should the nurse do to ensure proper
technique?
A) Choose at least 2 inches from the umbillicus
B) use a tuberculin syringe with a 3/8-5/8 inch, 25-27 gauge
needle
C) rub the injection site after withdrawing the needle
D) pinch 1/2 inch of skin and administer the injection at a 45
degree angle.
Ans: use a tuberculin syringe
A nurse is administering a subcutaneous injection to a
patient. Which of the following data should the nurse
recognize as the highest priority to prevent potential
complications?
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A) identify the rationale for the patient receiving the
medication
B) identify the patient's level of knowledge about the
medication
C) Identify a specific site for the injection
D) identify if the patient has allergies to the medication
Ans: Identify if the patient has allergies to the
medication
Which of the following terms indicates a medication given
by injection?
A) sublingual
B) parenteral
C) transdermal
D) enteral
Ans: parenteral
A patient is to receive 30mg of ketorolac (toradol) IM every
6 hrs for 48 hrs. The medication is available in a 60mg/2mL
vial. How many mL should the nurse administer for each
dose?
Ans: 1mL
A nurse is preparing to administer an insulin injection to a
patient. Which of the following is appropriate?
A) inject the medication after aspirating the syringe
B) use the nondominant hand to displace the skin and subq
tissue at the site about 1-1.5 inches
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