NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Question
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What should you do if you need to administer an injection to a fidgety two-year-old?
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Get assistance holding the child still
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Ask the parent to return when the child is calm
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Use a bigger syringe
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Sternly tell the child to sit still
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -For infants and younger children receiving more than two injections in a single limb, the thigh is the preferred site because of the greater muscle mass. For older children and adults, the deltoid muscle can be used for more than one intramuscular injection.
Detailed explanation-2: -Take off the needle cover and hold the syringe like a dart. With the other hand, hold the muscle firmly, using the position checked below. This steadies the muscle and allows for the medicine to be injected into the deepest part of the muscle. With a quick motion, insert the needle into the skin at a 90-degree angle.
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