Editing Pediatric Nursing – LPN Practice Questions (section)

==Question 10==
The LPN is preparing to give an intramuscular immunization to a 5-month-old. Which site should be used?
# Dorsogluteal
# Ventrogluteal
# Deltoid
# Vastus lateralis

'''Answer:''' 4. Vastus lateralis.

''Rationale:'' The vastus lateralis is the preferred intramuscular site for infants and young toddlers because it is the largest developed muscle mass at this age and has no major nerves or vessels nearby. The dorsogluteal site is not used in children because of the risk of sciatic nerve injury. The deltoid is too small in an infant and is reserved for older children and adolescents with adequate muscle mass.