All of the Following Statements Are Appropriate for Z-Track Injections

question 29

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are appropriate for Z-track injections except:

• A) Insert the needle quickly, using a dartlike motion.
• B) Wait 10 seconds before removing the needle to allow medication to be absorbed.
• C) Remove the needle and syringe at the same angle of insertion.
• D) Massage the site after administration to aid absorption.

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Definitions:

Frequency

The rate at which a cycle or a vibrating pattern occurs, typically measured in hertz (Hz), and applicable in various contexts such as sound, light, and electrical impulses.

Time

The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.

Ball-and-Socket Joint

A type of synovial joint that allows for rotational movement in all directions, exemplified by the hip and shoulder joints.

Elbow

The joint connecting the forearm to the upper arm, allowing for the bending and straightening of the arm.