ATI Injectable Medication Administration

A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection at the ventrogluteal site. Which of the following needle lengths should the nurse select for an adult of average size?

A: 1 1/2 inches R: The nurse should use a 1 1/2-inch needle for an adult of average size when giving an intramuscular injection in the ventrogluteal area.

A nurse is administering a subcutaneous injection to a client, which of the following should the nurse assess first ?

A: If the client has allergies to the medication R: The priority data the nurse should identify is the client's medication allergies to determine if they are allergic to the medication prior to administration.

Which of the following terms indicates that a medication is given via an injection?

A: Parenteral R: "Parenteral" indicates that a medication is given via an injection.

A nurse is preparing to administer an insulin injection to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A: Rotate the injection sites. R: Rotating injection sites prevents tissue damage from repeated injections at the same site.

A nurse is preparing to administer an intradermal injection. Which of the following should the nurse do to ensure proper technique?

A: Use a tuberculin syringe with a 5/8-inch, 25 gauge needle. R: This is the correct size syringe and needle for administering an intradermal injection.

A nurse is preparing to give an intramuscular injection into the left ventrogluteal muscle. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to locate the site of injection?

A: Use the heel of the hand and index finger to locate the vastus lateralis muscle. R: This will locate the ventrogluteal site.