Which of the Following Needle Gauges Is Most Appropriate for Intramuscular

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following needle gauges is most appropriate for intramuscular administration of a very viscous medication?

• A) 16
• B) 18
• C) 21
• D) 23
• E) 27

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Definitions:

Sensation

Detection of a stimulus.

Hair Cells

Sensory cells found in the inner ear that are responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that the brain can understand.

Proprioception

The ability to sense stimuli within the body regarding position, motion, and equilibrium, often referred to as the "sixth sense."

Hearing

The sense or process by which sound is perceived, involving the detection of sound vibrations and their conversion into electrical signals that are interpreted by the brain.