What Angle of Needle Insertion Should Be Used to Administer

question 81

Multiple Choice

What angle of needle insertion should be used to administer an IM injection?

• A) 10-15 degrees
• B) 45 degrees
• C) 90 degrees
• D) Parallel to the skin

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Definitions:

Pyroclastic Flow

A fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic materials (such as ash and rock fragments) that flows down the side of a volcano during an explosive eruption.

Mudflows

Fast-moving rivers of mud, usually triggered by heavy rainfall or volcanic activity, capable of causing significant damage.

Landslides

The rapid movement of a large amount of earth material, such as rock or soil, down a slope, often triggered by rain or earthquakes.

Mudflows

Rapidly flowing mixtures of water and sediment, usually occurring in areas with steep terrain and loose soil, often initiated by intense rainfall or volcanic activity.