Intramuscular Injection Sites Flashcards
1
Q
what are the four sites for intramuscular injection
A
deltoid
vastus lateralis
dorsogluteal
ventrogluteal
2
Q
most common injection site
muscle of the arm
A
deltoid
3
Q
underneath the __________ is the injection site in the deltoid area
A
acromial process
4
Q
this injection site is at the side of the leg
A
vastus lateralis
5
Q
this injection site is at the muscle of the hip
A
ventrogluteal
6
Q
this is where penicillin is usually injected
A
ventrogluteal
7
Q
this is injection site is not recommended
A
dorsogluteal
8
Q
why is dorsogluteal not a recommended injection site
A
it is near a big nerve
