NSE 211 - WEEK 9 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | GRADED A+.
Intramuscular (IM) Angle Answer - 90 degrees
Subcutaneous (SC) Angle Answer - 45 - 90 degrees
Intradermal (ID) Angle Answer - 15 degrees
IM Injections Answer - - Used mainly for vaccinations, pain meds, antibiotics
- Faster med absorption
- Muscle is less sensitive to irritating and viscous meds
- DELTOID (tolerates 2mL), VENTROGLUTEAL (tolerates 2-5mL)
IM Injections PT ASSESMENT Answer - - Assess pt for muscle atrophy
- Note integrity and size of muscle and palpate for tenderness or hardness
- Position pt depending on the site
- Note if pt has had another vaccination (switch site)
IM Injection: Adult Syringe Answer - 1-3mL
Needle (19-27 G, 2.5-3.8cm in length)
IM Injection: Children Syringe Answer - 0.5-1mL
, Needle (22-25 G, 2.2-3.2cm in length)
IM Injection: Infant Syringe Answer - 0.5mL
Needle (25-27 G, 2.2-2.5cm in length)
Intramuscular (IM) Benefit Answer - Provides faster medication absorption
than the subcutaneous route because of the area of the muscle has greater
vascularity than subcutaneous (SC) and intradermal (ID)
Subcutaneous Injection (SC) Answer - For factors such as circulatory shock and
reduced local tissue perfusion
- When injected into fatty tissue beneath skin, drug moved into bloodstream
faster
- Allows slower, more sustained drug admin, than IM
- Causes minimal tissue trauma, less painful
- Heparin and Insulin usually administered SC
SC Injections PT ASSESSMENT Answer - - Palpate injection site for masses or
tenderness
- Rotate the injection site daily
- Have pt relax arm, leg, or abdomen, depending on the side chosen for
injection
SC Injection Syringe Answer - 1-3mL
Needle (25-27 G, 1.0-1.6 cm in length)
1.3cm if 90 degree
1.6cm if 45 degree
UPDATE | GRADED A+.
Intramuscular (IM) Angle Answer - 90 degrees
Subcutaneous (SC) Angle Answer - 45 - 90 degrees
Intradermal (ID) Angle Answer - 15 degrees
IM Injections Answer - - Used mainly for vaccinations, pain meds, antibiotics
- Faster med absorption
- Muscle is less sensitive to irritating and viscous meds
- DELTOID (tolerates 2mL), VENTROGLUTEAL (tolerates 2-5mL)
IM Injections PT ASSESMENT Answer - - Assess pt for muscle atrophy
- Note integrity and size of muscle and palpate for tenderness or hardness
- Position pt depending on the site
- Note if pt has had another vaccination (switch site)
IM Injection: Adult Syringe Answer - 1-3mL
Needle (19-27 G, 2.5-3.8cm in length)
IM Injection: Children Syringe Answer - 0.5-1mL
, Needle (22-25 G, 2.2-3.2cm in length)
IM Injection: Infant Syringe Answer - 0.5mL
Needle (25-27 G, 2.2-2.5cm in length)
Intramuscular (IM) Benefit Answer - Provides faster medication absorption
than the subcutaneous route because of the area of the muscle has greater
vascularity than subcutaneous (SC) and intradermal (ID)
Subcutaneous Injection (SC) Answer - For factors such as circulatory shock and
reduced local tissue perfusion
- When injected into fatty tissue beneath skin, drug moved into bloodstream
faster
- Allows slower, more sustained drug admin, than IM
- Causes minimal tissue trauma, less painful
- Heparin and Insulin usually administered SC
SC Injections PT ASSESSMENT Answer - - Palpate injection site for masses or
tenderness
- Rotate the injection site daily
- Have pt relax arm, leg, or abdomen, depending on the side chosen for
injection
SC Injection Syringe Answer - 1-3mL
Needle (25-27 G, 1.0-1.6 cm in length)
1.3cm if 90 degree
1.6cm if 45 degree
