TCFA Feedyard Technician Certification Practice Test

Which of the following practices will NOT help reduce injection site lesions?

1. Use of disinfectants on injection sites

2. Injecting into the subcutaneous layer

3. Use the intramuscular route of injection whenever possible

4. Rotate injection sites regularly

The correct answer is: Use the intramuscular route of injection whenever possible

Choosing to use the intramuscular route of injection whenever possible does not help reduce injection site lesions, which is the reason for this selection. In fact, intramuscular injections are more likely to lead to complications such as lesions compared to other injection methods like subcutaneous injections. When performed incorrectly or too frequently in the same location, intramuscular injections can cause irritation, inflammation, and necrosis at the injection site, resulting in lesions. Therefore, by relying primarily on this route, the risk of developing injection site lesions increases. On the other hand, using disinfectants on injection sites helps to minimize contamination and reduces the likelihood of infections at the injection site, which can contribute to lesions. Injecting into the subcutaneous layer instead of intramuscularly generally poses a lower risk of tissue damage and lesions. Additionally, rotating injection sites regularly minimizes the risk of repeated trauma to a single area, thereby helping to prevent the development of lesions.