Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
When administering a shot of Vitamin K to a 30-day-old infant, which of the following target areas is the most appropriate?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
When administering medications to infants, it is common to use the vastus lateralis muscle in the thigh for injections. The preferred site is the junction of the upper and middle thirds of the vastus lateralis muscle. This area provides a good muscle mass for the injection and minimizes the risk of hitting nerves or blood vessels. The gluteus maximus and gluteus minimus are not typically used for infant injections due to the risk of injury to the sciatic nerve. The vastus medialis is not as commonly used as the vastus lateralis for infant injections.