Question

d) none of these 22. Examples of drugs that are administered subcutaneously are a) antibiotics b) insulin c) certain vitamins d) b and c 23. Insulin injection sites must be rotated to a) prevent tissue damage b) prevent accumulation of the unabsorbed medication c) prevent tissue hypertrophy d) all of these 24. When administering a Z-track injection, you would a) change needles after drawing up the medication b) massage the area after the injection c) use the vastus lateralis site d) wait 45 seconds before withdrawing the needle 25. Should an accidental stick occur after an injection, you would a) thoroughly wash the site where the stick occurred b) cleanse the skin with an antiseptic c) report/document the incident; obtain medical attention d) all of these

Answer 1

22.d - b and c

exp: Insulin and certain vitamins like vitamin B12 given subcutaneously

23.d - all of these

exp: over injecting at the same site will cause tissue hypertrophy. When the tissue thickens lumps can form around the injection site and can slow the absorption of insulin into the blood stream by almost around 25%

24.c - Use the Vastus lateralis site

exp: this is the most common site for Z - track injection

25.d - All of these

exp: Taking care of needle stick injury and reporting to the immediate supervisor and to the medical officer is very important to prevent hazardous infections caused