(CCMA) Skills Lab Practice: Intramuscular Injection

Which of the following is an appropriate needle length choice for IM injection?

1"

The provider had ordered Ceftriaxone 250mg IM for the patient. The office only has the bottle below (500mg/mL). How much would you pull from the bottle to administer to the patient?

1/2mL

Which of the following is an appropriate needle gauge choice for IM injection?

22-25 gauge

Which of the following is correct after popping the gray top off the bottle below?

clean the top with isopropyl alcohol

Based on the patient's age and the provider's order, what is the preferred site for administration?

deltoid

After verifying the provider's order, the patient reports an allergy to a similar medication in the past. Which action would you take?

notify the provider before proceeding

Which of the following is correct after needle insertion?

release the skin and slowly inject the medication

Which of the following is correct regarding IM injection technique?

the needle should be inserted with the dominant hand with a dart-like motion

Which of the following is the correct technique for administering the IM injection according to the order?

the skin should be spread taunt over top of the muscle

Which of the following would you include when documenting the IM injection ordered?

the state of the patient 15 minutes after the injection

Which of the following is correct for an IM injection?

use a 90-degree angle with the bevel up

Which of the following is the correct action after withdrawing the needle during IM medication administration per provider's order?

you would massage the area with a gauze pad