Injectable medication administration Posttest Question: 1 of 6 A nurse is preparing to give an intramuscular injection into the left ventrogluteal muscle. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to locate the site of injection? Measure two fingerbreadths below the acromion process Measure a handbreadth above the knee and a handbreadth below the greater trochanter. Use the heel of the hand and index finger to locate the vastus lateralis muscle. Locate the upper, outer quadrant of the buttocks. Which of the following terms indicates that a medication is given via an injection? Enteral Sublingual Transdermal Parenteral A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection at the ventrogluteal site. Which of the following needle lengths should the nurse select for an adult of average size? 1/2 inch 1 inch 1 1/2 inches 2 inches A nurse is preparing to administer an intradermal injection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure proper technique? Rub the injection site after withdrawing the needle. Pinch 1/2 inch of skin and administer the injection at a 45° angle. Use a tuberculin syringe with a 5/8-inch, 25 gauge needle. Choose a site that is at least 1 inch from the umbilicus. A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection to a client. Which of the following should the nurse assess first? The client's level of knowledge about the medication If the client has allergies to the medication Where the most appropriate injection site is The reason the client is receiving the medication A nurse is preparing to administer an insulin injection to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Rotate the injection sites. Administer no more than 2 mL of insulin per injection. Displace the skin and subcutaneous tissue at the site about 1 to 1 1/2 inches. Inject the medication after aspirating the syringe.