While Giving an Intramuscular Injection, the Medical Assistant Inadvertently Aspirates

question 4

Multiple Choice

While giving an intramuscular injection, the medical assistant inadvertently aspirates blood into the syringe. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

• A) Change the needle angle.
• B) Continue the injection.
• C) Continue to aspirate.
• D) Insert the needle deeper.
• E) Withdraw the needle completely.

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Definitions:

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, often used to indicate inflation.

Inflation Rate

The percentage rate of increase in the price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.

Technological Change

The overall process of invention, innovation, and diffusion of technology or processes.

CPI

Utilizing a weighted average to calculate, the Consumer Price Index serves as a barometer for the price movements of a range of consumer services and goods, including transportation, healthcare, and food items.