Administering Medication Ch 54 Review p2

Identify the maximum volume of medication that may be administered to various muscles during intramuscular injections.

• The maximum volume varies by muscle, such as 1 mL for deltoid, 3 mL for gluteus maximus, and 2 mL for vastus lateralis.

• The maximum volume is always 5 mL for all muscles.

• The maximum volume is 0.5 mL for all muscles.

• The maximum volume is 10 mL for all muscles.

A subcutaneous injection is administered by:

• Inserting the needle into the tissue just beneath the skin

• Injecting directly into a vein

• Injecting into the muscle tissue

• Applying the medication on the skin surface

Circumstances that would require the administration of an intradermal injection include:

• Tuberculin skin testing

• Administering insulin for diabetes

• Giving a flu vaccine

• Treating severe allergic reactions

A medical assistant must understand which of the following related to IV therapy?

• Proper techniques for IV insertion and monitoring

• Surgical procedures for organ transplants

• Advanced radiology imaging interpretation

• Prescription of controlled substances

What is the purpose of intramuscular (IM) injections?

• Administer medication directly into muscle tissue

• Administer medication into the bloodstream

• Administer medication under the skin

• Administer medication into the bone

At what angle are intramuscular (IM) injections always given?

• 45 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 120 degrees

Which of the following is NOT a site for intramuscular (IM) injections?

• Deltoid

• Vastus lateralis

• Dorsogluteal

• Biceps brachii

Fill in the blank: Intramuscular (IM) injections are always given at a _______ degree angle.

• 90

• 45

• 30

• 15

Name one of the four muscle sites where intramuscular (IM) injections can be given.

• Deltoid

• Biceps brachii

• Trapezius

• Rectus abdominis

According to the diagram, what is the angle of insertion for an intramuscular injection?

• 10-15 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 30 degrees