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AAMA CMA Practice Question

While giving an intramuscular Z-track injection of an iron preparation, you have pulled the skin laterally and inserted the needle at a 90° angle into the muscle. To continue the technique safely, which action should you take next?

  • Release the displaced skin over the needle track before injecting the medication.

  • Gently aspirate for 5-10 seconds to be sure the needle is not in a blood vessel.

  • Inject the medication slowly, then wait 10 seconds before withdrawing the needle.

  • Massage the injection site firmly to disperse the medication.

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