An Adult Patient's Weight Should Be Measured to the Nearest

question 37

Multiple Choice

An adult patient's weight should be measured to the nearest

• A) quarter-pound.
• B) half-pound.
• C) pound.
• D) ounce.

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Definitions:

Intramuscular Injection

A method of administering medication deep into the muscles, allowing for faster absorption than subcutaneous injections.

Aspirating

The act of drawing in or out using a sucking motion, specifically referring to the withdrawal of fluid or air from the body, often using a syringe or similar device.

Syringe Barrel

A component of a syringe that holds the fluid to be injected or drawn up, typically calibrated for measuring doses.

Nitroglycerin

A medication commonly used to prevent and treat chest pain caused by heart disease by widening blood vessels.