RN HESI Paediatrics Exam 2
RN HESI Paediatrics Exam 2 ( 53 Questions)
The nurse is giving an intramuscular injection of an antibiotic to a 16-month-old toddler with pneumonia. The toddler does not have any known allergies and has been walking without assistance for one month. Which technique should the nurse select for administration?
Giving the injection in the arm, one to 2 inches below the acromion process, is a technique typically used for adults or older children. It may not be suitable for a toddler of this age.
Using a needle length of 1/2 inch is not appropriate for intramuscular injections in a toddler. It may not reach the muscle tissue, leading to ineffective administration.
Dividing the gluteal area into quarters and giving the injection into the upper outer quadrant is a technique typically used for older children and adults, not for toddlers. It's also important to avoid intramuscular injections in the gluteal area for young children due to the risk of injury to the sciatic nerve.
Administering the injection into the middle of the lateral aspect of the thigh is the preferred technique for intramuscular injections in toddlers. The thigh muscles are a safe and effective site for IM injections in this age group. The middle of the lateral aspect of the thigh is commonly chosen because it provides a sufficient muscle mass for proper absorption of the medication and minimizes the risk of injury to nerves or vessels. This technique is recommended for toddlers who are walking and have developed sufficient muscle mass in the thigh area.
A. Giving the injection in the arm, one to 2 inches below the acromion process, is a technique typically used for adults or older children. It may not be suitable for a toddler of this age.
B. Using a needle length of 1/2 inch is not appropriate for intramuscular injections in a toddler. It may not reach the muscle tissue, leading to ineffective administration.
C. Dividing the gluteal area into quarters and giving the injection into the upper outer quadrant is a technique typically used for older children and adults, not for toddlers. It's also important to avoid intramuscular injections in the gluteal area for young children due to the risk of injury to the sciatic nerve.
D. Administering the injection into the middle of the lateral aspect of the thigh is the preferred technique for intramuscular injections in toddlers. The thigh muscles are a safe and effective site for IM injections in this age group. The middle of the lateral aspect of the thigh is commonly chosen because it provides a sufficient muscle mass for proper absorption of the medication and minimizes the risk of injury to nerves or vessels. This technique is recommended for toddlers who are walking and have developed sufficient muscle mass in the thigh area.