Question

Intramuscular injections are always given at a_

Select one:
O A. 90
OB. 45
O C. 120
O D. 30
-degree angle.

Answer 1

Option A, 90-degree angle

Step-by-step explanation:

Intramuscular (IM) injections are always given at a 90-degree (90°) angle to ensure that the medication being injected reaches the necessary depth.

45-degree angles are assumed for some subcutaneous (subcut, subQ) injections in order to deposit medications between the muscle and dermal layers directly into the fat. Some subcutaneous injections, however, are also delivered at a 90-degree angle just with a lower needle length for this same purpose.

There is no 120-degree angle for delivering an injection. 90 degrees is the largest angle available for an injection.

30-degree angles are assumed for some subcutaneous injections but are also possibly indicated for obtaining intravenous (IV) access, though a lower angle is likely best.