Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

A Z-track injection is what type of injection given to the gluteal muscle of the buttocks

1. Subcutaneous

2. Intravenous

3. Intramuscular

4. Intradermal

The correct answer is: Intramuscular

A Subcutaneous injections are given shallowly just below the skin and are typically used for smaller doses of medication. They may cause skin irritation, bruising, or lumps at the injection site. B: Intravenous injections are given directly into a vein and are used for fast-acting medications or larger volumes of fluid. They require specific training and must be done carefully to avoid complications. D: Intradermal injections are given just below the skin and are used for allergy testing or TB skin tests. They produce a small bubble or welt under the skin and may cause a small amount of discomfort. A Z-track injection, on the other hand, is a type of intramuscular injection. This means it is given deep into the muscle and is used for medications that need to be absorbed more slowly or in larger volumes. The "Z-track" technique involves pulling the skin and muscle to the