A Faculty Member Is Supervising a Student Who Is Preparing

question 49

Multiple Choice

A faculty member is supervising a student who is preparing to administer vitamin K₁ phytonadione (AquaMEPHYTON) to an infant.What action by the student prompts the faculty member to intervene?

• A) Chooses a 25-gauge needle
• B) Draws up 0.5 mg/kg
• C) Gently rubs the injection site
• D) Uses a 1-mL syringe

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