Exam 15: Intravenous Calculations

Calculate the flow rate to be administered by an infusion pump: _______________. Ordered: 300 mL D5W over 5 h

A(n) _____ is usually used to deliver a medication that must be administered within 30 minutes, although longer time periods are possible.

IV solutions are classified as isotonic, hypotonic, or hypertonic, depending on their ____________.

Which of the following formulas is used to determine the flow rate in drops per minute?

Calculate the flow rate to be administered by an infusion pump: _______________. Ordered: 250 mg ampicillin in 50 mL NS to infuse over 20 min

Calculate the flow rate to be administered by an infusion pump: ____________. Ordered: 500 mg Claforan in 100 mL NS to infuse over 30 min

Calculate the flow rate to be administered by an infusion pump: _______________. (Round to the nearest whole number) Ordered: 475 mL LR over 2 h

Calculate the flow rate to be administered by an infusion pump: _______________. (Round to the nearest whole number) Ordered: 400 mL D5W over h

The difference between macrodrip and microdrip tubing is the

Find the total time to infuse: _______________. Ordered: 100 mL D5W @ 20 mL/h using an infusion pump

Which formula can be used to calculate infusion volume?

Lactated Ringer's solution does not affect the fluid balance of surrounding cells and tissues; therefore, it is classified as a(n) _____ solution.

Find the total time to infuse: _______________. Ordered: 1,000 mL NS @ 50 mL/h using an infusion pump

Find the flow rate for manual regulation: _______________. (Round to the nearest whole number) Ordered: Claforan 2 g in 100 mL NS over 80 min using tubing calibrated to 15 gtt/mL

Calculate the flow rate: _______________. (Round to the nearest whole number) Ordered: cefazolin 500 mg in 50 mL D5W over 20 minutes using 15 gtt/mL tubing

Ordered: 500 mL LR over 5 h using tubing calibrated to 10 gtt/mL; after 1 h, 300 mL remains in the bag. Calculate the adjusted flow rate for manual regulation: _______________. (Round to the nearest whole number)

A patient with elevated electrolyte levels is likely to receive _____ solutions.

The formula for recalculating an infusion requiring adjustment is

Find the flow rate for manual regulation: _______________. (Round to the nearest whole number) Ordered: 150 mL NS to infuse over 3 h using tubing calibrated to 10 gtt/mL

Find the total time to infuse: _______________. Ordered: 500 mL D10W at 20 gtt/min using 20 gtt/mL tubing