Clinical Nursing Skills
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Course Introduction
Clinical Nursing Skills is a foundational course designed to equip nursing students with the essential hands-on techniques and knowledge necessary for safe and effective patient care. The course covers a wide range of skills including infection control, vital sign assessment, medication administration, wound care, intravenous therapy, and basic life support. Emphasis is placed on developing clinical judgment, communication, and professionalism within various healthcare settings. Through laboratory practice, simulation scenarios, and supervised clinical experiences, students gain confidence and competence in performing nursing procedures while adhering to ethical and legal standards.
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Calculate with Confidence 5th Edition by Deborah C. Gray Morris
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Chapter 1: Roman Numerals
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Q1) Write the following Arabic number as a roman numeral.(Use lowercase letters.)21 =
Answer: xxi
Q2) Perform the indicated operation and record the result in Roman numerals.(Use lowercase letters.)3 \(\times\)10 = _____
Answer: xxx
Q3) Perform the indicated operation and record the results in lowercase Roman numerals.6 \(\times\)3 = _____
Answer: xviii
Q4) Perform the indicated operation and record the results in lowercase Roman numerals.12 \(\times\) 2 = _____
Answer: vi
Q5) Perform the indicated operation and record the result in Roman numerals.(Use lowercase letters.)10 + 2 = _____
Answer: xii
Q6) Perform the indicated operation and record the result in Roman numerals.(Use lowercase letters.) 7 \(\times\) 2 = _____
Answer: xiv
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Chapter 2: Fractions
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Q1) Perform the indicated operation with fractions.Reduce to lowest terms as indicated.1/5 + 1/2 + 1/4 = _____ Answer: 19/20
Q2) Perform the indicated operation and reduce to lowest terms.4/5 \(\times\) 5/16 =
Answer: 1/4
Q3) Arrange the following fractions from smallest to largest.1/6,1/5,1/8,1/4,1/3:
Answer: 1/8,1/6,1/5,1/4,1/3
Q4) Change the following improper fraction to a whole or mixed number.325/16 = Answer: 20 5/16
Q5) Reduce the following fraction to lowest terms.105/135 = _____ Answer: 7/9
Q6) Perform the indicated operation and reduce to lowest terms.1/12 \(\times\) 1/15 =
Answer: 1/180
Q7) Express the following improper fraction as a mixed number.Reduce to lowest terms.24/18 = _____ Answer: 1 1/3
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Chapter 3: Decimals
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Q1) Perform the indicated operation with decimals. Answer: 1.74
Q2) Identify the decimal with the largest value in the following set. Answer: 0.86
Q3) Perform the indicated operation with decimals. Answer: 0.0782
Q4) Round off the following decimal to the nearest thousandth. Answer: 0.333
Q5) Perform the indicated operation with decimals. Answer: 0.523
Q6) Change the following to a decimal.Carry division three places as indicated.Do not round off.1/64 = _____ Answer: 0.015
Q7) Divide the following decimal.Express answer to nearest hundredth. Answer: 0.27
Q8) Indicate the largest number in the following set. Answer: 1.25
Q9) Round off the following decimal to the nearest thousandth. Answer: 0.625
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Chapter 4: Ratio and Proportion
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Q1) Solve for x in the following.500:3 = 350:x
x = _____
Q2) Solve for x.Round to the nearest tenth.1:3.6 = x:170
x = _____
Q3) Solve for x in the following.4/2.6 = 5/x
x = _____
Q4) Solve for x.
2.2:1 = x:145
x = _____
Q5) Solve for x in the following.11:121 = 3:x
x = _____
Q6) Express the following dosage as a ratio.A capsule contains 450 mg of medication: _____
Q7) Express the following dosage as a ratio.An injectable solution contains 500 mg in each 0.7 mL: _____
Q8) Solve for x.1/0.05 = x/0.1
x = _____
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Chapter 5: Percentages
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Q1) Find the following percentage.8% of 32 = _____
Q2) Change the following percentage to a fraction. Reduce to lowest terms. 37.5% = _____
Q3) Change the following percentage to a ratio and its decimal equivalent.8% = _____; _____
Q4) Find the following percentage.16% of 79 = _____
Q5) Change the following percentage to a fraction.Reduce to lowest terms.
Q6) Change the following percentage to a ratio and its decimal equivalent.45% = _____; _____
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Chapter 6: Metric System
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Q1) 1 kg = _____ g
Q2) 26 mcg = _____ mg
Q3) 0.075 mg = _____ mcg
Q4) 1 L = _____ mL
Q5) 8.3 L = _____ mL
Q6) 0.081 g = _____ mg
Q7) 3,120 mcg = _____ mg
Q8) 3,550 mL = _____ L
Q9) 25.6 mg = _____ g
Q10) 5.2 kg = _____ g
Q11) 1 mg = _____ g
Q12) 15 mg = _____ mcg
Q13) 1.57 kg = _____ g
Q14) 54.6 g = _____ kg
Q15) 450 mL = _____ L
Q16) 7.45 mL = _____ L Page 8
Q17) Complete the following sentence with the correct word(s).The units of the metric system are as follows: ____________________ (length),____________________ (volume),and ____________________ (weight).
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Chapter 7: Apothecary and Household Systems
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Q1) 5 t = _____ mL
Q2) drop: _____
Q3) 6 1/4 qt = _____ mL
Q4) 255 mL = _____ oz
Q5) 750 mL = _____ pt
Q6) The correct abbreviation for teaspoon is:
A) Tsp
B) tsp
C) Tbs
D) tbs
Q7) 15 mL = _____ oz
Q8) 60 mg = gr _____
Q9) teaspoon: _____
Q10) 50 mL = _____ qt
Q11) gr 4 1/4 = _____ mg
Q12) 10 tbs = _____ mL
Q13) 16 T = _____ mL
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Q14) 30 mL = _____ oz
Q15) gr 1/15 = _____ mg
Q16) 2 1/4 cup = _____ mL
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Chapter 8: Converting Within and Between Systems
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Q1) 4 1/4 qt = _____ mL
Q2) 4,176 g = _____ kg
Q3) gr 90 = _____ g
Q4) 0.005 g = _____ mg
Q5) 630 mg = gr _____
Q6) A client's intake was the following: 3/4 cup of coffee (1 cup = 8 oz)1 can of ginger ale (1 can = 12 oz)1/2 glass of cranberry juice (1 glass = 6 oz)How many milliliters will you record on the intake and output (I&O)sheet? _____ mL
Q7) A client drinks 300 mL of magnesium citrate.How many ounces did the client consume? _____ ounces
Q8) 28.2 kg = _____ lb
Q9) 0.3 mg = _____ g
Q10) 1 mg = _____ g
Q11) A client received 5.4 liters of IV fluid during a surgical procedure.How many mL of IV fluid did the client receive? _____ mL
Q12) 59 lb = _____ kg (Round answer to the nearest tenth)
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the nurse instruct the client to take? _____ tablespoons
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Chapter 9: Additional Conversions Useful in the Health Care Setting
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Q1) 39S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0 C = _____ S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0 F
Q2) 16.2 in = _____ cm
Q3) 16 oz = _____ lb
Q4) A client's rash measures 5 cm \(\times\) 4 cm.How much does this measure in inches? _____ in
Q5) A wound measures 4.2 cm in length.How many mm is this? _____ mm
Q6) 8 lb 12.2 oz = _____ kg
Q7) An IV started at 0550 is to be completed in 5 hr 10 min.Determine the completion time (military time)._____
Q8) In traditional time,0518 is:
A) 5:18 AM
B) 5:18 PM
Q9) 6.4 lb = _____ kg
Q10) 39 3/4 lb = _____ kg
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Q11) 102S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0 F = _____ S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0 C
Q12) In military time,4:08 PM is:
A) 0408 hours
B) 1508 hours
C) 1608 hours
D) 1708 hours
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Chapter 10: Medication Administration
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Q1) A nurse has an order for heparin 5,000 units subcut for a client in room 407 whose name is Henry Jones (initials HJ).The nurse enters room 408 and administers the medication to Horace Jackson (initials HJ): _______________
Q2) A nurse who administers a medication that is unsafe is liable for the error._____
A)True B)False
Q3) After administering a medication,the nurse should:
A) Pour the medications for the next administration time.
B) Document medication given prior to administering.
C) Order the next dosage needed from the pharmacy.
D) Document the time of administration.
Q4) Medication errors can result in prolonged hospitalization for a client._____
A)True B)False
Q5) A nurse charts medications that she administered at 10 AM on October 1st for 10 AM on October 2nd: _______________
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Chapter 11: Understanding and Interpreting Medication
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Q1) Every four hours: _____
Q2) A p.r.n.order must indicate the minimum time between dosages,such as q4h._____
A)True
B)False
Q3) Complete the following sentence with the correct word or number.A medication order is written without a frequency.The nurse should ______________________________.
Q4) The nurse is responsible for determining the times for a medication ordered t.i.d.at an institution._____
A)True B)False
Q5) Verbal orders should be accepted only in _______________.
Q6) CPOE is an abbreviation for _______________.
Q7) Immediately: _____
Q8) Twice a day: _____
Q9) The use of a computer to order medications:
A) Increases client confidentiality.
B) Lessens the work of checking orders.
C) Helps to identify errors in writing orders. Page 17
D) Decreases the problems associated with illegible handwriting.
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Chapter 12: Medication Administration Records and Drug Distribution Systems
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Q1) How many times in a 24-hour period will Colace be administered?
Q2) What are the client's medication allergies? ______________
Q3) What would be the appropriate interpretation for the following order? Demerol 50 mg IM stat? Administer:_______________
A) Demerol 50 mg IM when needed
B) Demerol 50 mg IM as desired
C) Demerol 50 mg IM on call to OR
D) Demerol 50 mg IM immediately
Q4) K-Dur 20 mEq is ordered.What does mEq mean? _______________
Q5) If the digoxin was last administered on 1/16/09 at 9 AM,what is the next date and time it will be administered? _______________
Q6) You work from 3 PM to 11 PM on January 17,2009.Which standing medications will you administer to the client? _______________
Q7) Which medications have an assessment indicated prior to administration and what is the assessment? _______________
Q9) How many times a day is Lasix administered? _______________ Page 19
Q8) When is the next dose of Tylenol for pain available on 1/16/09 for the client if needed?
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Chapter 13: Reading Medication Labels
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Q1) If a medication label reads "Ambien (zolpidem tartrate)5 mg tablets,Searle," the medication's generic name is:
A) Ambien
B) Searle
C) zolpidem tartrate
D) tablets
Q2) A medication label reads "Calan SR (verapamil hydrochloride)240 mg sustained release caplets." The form is:
A) caplets
B) sustained release caplets
C) 240 mg
D) verapamil hydrochloride
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Chapter 14: Dosage Calculation Using the Ratio and Proportion
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Q1) Order: Raloxifene HCl 60 mg p.o.
b.i.d.
Available: Raloxifene HCl tablets labeled 60 mg per tablet
Q2) Order: Compazine 8 mg p.o.stat
Available: Compazine syrup labeled 5 mg per 5 mL
Q3) Order: Amoxil 0.5 g p.o.q6h
Available: Amoxil capsules labeled 250 mg per capsule
Q4) Order: Ketorolac 16 mg IV q6h p.r.n.for pain
Available: Ketorolac 30 mg per mL
Q5) Order: Ampicillin 0.375 g IM q6h
Available: Ampicillin 250 mg per mL
Q6) Order: Thorazine 25 mg p.o.t.i.d.Available: Thorazine syrup labeled 10 mg per 5 mL
Q7) Order: Zofran 7 mg p.o.
b.i.d.
Available: Zofran oral solution labeled 4 mg per 5 mL
Q8) Order: Calcijex 1.5 mcg IV daily on Mon.,Wed.,Fri.Available: Calcijex 1 mcg per mL
Q9) Order: Heparin 2,000 units subcut daily
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Chapter 15: Dosage Calculation Using the Formula Method
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Q1) Order: Raloxifene HCl 60 mg p.o.
b.i.d.
Available: Raloxifene HCl tablets labeled 60 mg per tablet
Q2) Order: Ketorolac 16 mg IV q6h p.r.n.for pain
Available: Ketorolac 30 mg per mL
Q3) Order: Thorazine 25 mg p.o.t.i.d.Available: Thorazine syrup labeled 10 mg per 5 mL
Q4) Order: Thorazine 15 mg IM stat
Available: Thorazine 25 mg per mL
Q5) Order: Amoxil 0.5 g p.o.q6h
Available: Amoxil capsules labeled 250 mg per capsule
Q6) Order: Clindamycin 0.6 g IV q12h
Available: Clindamycin 300 mg per 2 mL
Q7) Order: Calcijex 1.5 mcg IV daily on Mon.,Wed.,Fri.Available: Calcijex 1 mcg per mL
Q8) Order: Heparin 2,000 units subcut daily
Available: Heparin labeled 5,000 units per mL
Q9) Order: Ampicillin 0.375 g IM q6h
Available: Ampicillin 250 mg per mL
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Chapter 16: Dosage Calculation Using the Dimensional Analysis Method
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Q1) Order: Zofran 7 mg p.o.
b.i.d.
Available: Zofran oral solution labeled 4 mg per 5 mL
Q2) Order: Raloxifene HCl 60 mg p.o.
b.i.d.
Available: Raloxifene HCl tablets labeled 60 mg per tablet
Q3) Order: Thorazine 15 mg IM stat
Available: Thorazine 25 mg per mL
Q4) Order: Ketorolac 16 mg IV q6h p.r.n.for pain
Available: Ketorolac 30 mg per mL
Q5) Order: Amoxil 0.5 g p.o.q6h
Available: Amoxil capsules labeled 250 mg per capsule
Q6) Order: Heparin 2,500 units subcut stat
Available: Heparin labeled 10,000 units per mL (Express answer in hundredths.)
Q7) Order: Thorazine 25 mg p.o.t.i.d.Available: Thorazine syrup labeled 10 mg per 5 mL
Q8) Order: Calcijex 1.5 mcg IV daily on Mon.,Wed.,Fri.Available: Calcijex 1 mcg per mL
Q9) Order: Heparin 2,000 units subcut daily
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Chapter 17: Calculation of Oral Medications
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Q1) Sublingual tablets must never be _______________ but placed _______________ the tongue.
Q2) Order: Coreg 6.25 mg p.o.
a.How many tablets should the client receive per dosage? _____ tab(s)
b.How many milligrams will the client receive per day? _____ mg
b.i.d.
Available: Coreg tablets labeled 3.125 mg
Q3) Enteric-coated tablets and time-release tablets should never be _______________.
Q4) An elongated tablet for easy swallowing is referred to as a _______________.
Q5) Order: Pindolol 5 mg p.o.
a.How many tablets will the client need for the first week? _____ tab(s)
b.How many tablets will the client need for the second week? _____ tab(s)
b.i.d.for 1 week; then increase to 10 mg
b.i.d.the second week
Available: Pindolol tablets labeled 5 mg
Q6) Order: Estrace 2 mg p.o.daily
Available: Scored tablets labeled 0.5 mg and 1 mg
a.Which dosage strength would be appropriate to use and why? _______________
b.How many tablets will you administer? _____ tab(s)
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Chapter 18: Parenteral Medications
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Q1) Order: Furosemide 15 mg IM every day
Available: Furosemide labeled 20 mg per 2 mL
How many milliliters will you administer? _____ mL
Q2) Order: Levothyroxine sodium 0.3 mg IV daily
Available: Levothyroxine sodium 200 mcg per 5 mL
How many milliliters will you add to the IV? _____ mL
Q3) The route that is used for diagnostic purposes is called _______________.
Q4) The term used for injectable medications is _______________.
Q5) If a nurse calculates a dosage of 3.39 mL of medication,which size syringe should the nurse select? _____ What would be the nearest measurable dose on the syringe?
Q6) Order: Heparin 45,000 units IV in 500 mL D5W
Available: Heparin labeled 10,000 units per mL
How many milliliters will you add to the IV? _____ mL
Q7) The calibrations on a syringe that indicate the capacity can be found on the
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Chapter 19: Reconstitution of Solutions
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Q1) 1/4 strength Ensure 8 oz p.o.q4h for 24 hours
Q2) 800 mL of 3/4 strength Sustacal via gastrostomy over 6 hours
Q3) 360 mL of 1/4 strength Ensure percutaneous endoscopic (PEG)tube over 4 hours
Q4) Prepare irrigant 250 mL 1/2 strength solution:
Q5) a.Total dosage of vial: _____
b.Type of diluents specified: _______________
c.How much diluent must be added to reconstitute the medication? _____
d.What will be the volume of the reconstituted solution? _____
e.Dosage strength of the reconstituted solution: _______________
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Chapter 20: Insulin
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Q1) What is the difference between the calibration of units on the 1-mL insulin syringe and on the Lo-Dose syringe? ______________________________
Q2) U-100 on the label of an insulin vial means:
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Chapter 21: Intravenous Solutions and Equipment
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Q1) 500 mL 1/2 NS sodium chloride (NaCl): _____
Q2) 1,000 mL (1 L)of Lactated Ringer solution every 8 hours
Q3) 1,000 mL (1 L)of 5% dextrose in water to infuse at a rate of 100 mL per hour
Q4) In IV fluid abbreviations,D5NS identifies what IV fluid? _______________
Q5) 5 L D10W dextrose: _______________
Q6) List the components and percentage strengths of the following IV solutions.
a.D5¼S
b.D5NS 10 mEq KCl
c.D5RL
Q7) The name for the main infusion administration set is _______________.
Q8) An electronic infusion control device used to administer IV fluids is referred to as a _______________.
Q9) The IV line that can be used to administer medications and solutions and can be connected to a port on the main infusion is called _______________.
Q10) _______________ devices allow a client to self-administer pain medication.
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Chapter 22: Intravenous Calculations
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Q1) The type of administration set that delivers the smallest drops is called _______________.
Q2) 40 units of Regular Humulin insulin in 100 mL 0.9% NS to infuse at 10 mL/hr.How many units per hour will be delivered? _____
Q3) Drop factor of 15 on the package of a continuous IV administration set indicates what? ______________________________
Q4) D5 1/2 NS is infusing at 28 macrogtt/min.The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL.How much fluid volume will the client receive in 8 hours? _____
Q5) 1,000 mL D5W infusing at 90 mL/hr
a.Determine the infusion time: _____
b.The IV was started at 2:00 AM.When will the infusion be complete? _____
Q6) 750 mL Ringer lactate at 80 mL/hr
a.Determine the infusion time: _____
b.The IV was started at 7:00 AM.When will the infusion be complete? _____
Q7) Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)solution of 1,000 mL at 30 mL/hr
Determine the infusion time: _____
Q8) The type of administration set that will be selected for an IVPB solution is _______________.
Q9) Clindamycin 600 mg in 100 mL D5W over 1 1/2 hours: _____
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Chapter 23: Heparin Calculations
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Q1) Order: Infuse heparin at 2,000 units/hr IV from a solution containing 20,000 units of heparin in 500 mL D5W.How many milliliters will infuse per hour? _____ mL
Q2) Order: Infuse heparin at 800 units/hr IV from a solution containing 40,000 units in 1,000 mL D5W.How many milliliters will infuse per hour? _____ mL
Q3) If a U for units was misread as a zero by the nurse for a heparin dose,the consequences to the client receiving the heparin could be
Q4) Order: 25,000 units heparin IV in 250 mL 0.9% NS to infuse at 20 units/kg/hr.The client weighs 165 lb.
a.Weight in kilograms: _____
b.How many units will the client receive per hour? _____
Q5) A client weighs 165 lb.Order: Administer a bolus of heparin sodium IV.The hospital protocol is 80 units/kg.How many units will you administer? _____
Q6) A client weighs 88 kg.Order: Bolus with heparin at 80 units/kg; initiate drip at 18 units/kg/hr.Heparin infusion 25,000 units in 500 mL 0.9 % sodium chloride.
a.Calculate the heparin bolus dosage: _____
b.Calculate the infusion rate for the IV dosage: _____
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Chapter 24: Critical Care Calculations
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Q1) A client weighing 80 kg has an order for Intropin to infuse at 8 mcg/kg/min.The solution available is 800 mg Intropin in 500 mL D5W.
a.mcg/min: _____
b.mL/hr: _____
Q2) A client is receiving dopamine 800 mg in 500 mL D5W infusing at a rate of 30 mL/hr
a.mg/hr: _____
b.mcg/min: _____
Q3) Order: Dobutamine 2.5 mcg/kg/min for a client who weighs 193 lb
Available: Dobutamine 250 mg in 250 mL D5W
a.What is the client's weight in kilograms? _____ (to the nearest tenth)
b.Calculate the rate in mL/hr required to infuse 2 mcg/kg/min: _____
Q4) Esmolol is ordered for a client.The solution available is 2.5 g in 250 mL D5W.The order is to infuse 32 mL/hr.
a.mg/hr: _____
b.mg/min: _____
Q5) A client is receiving procainamide 1 g in 500 mL D5W at 120 mL/hr
a.mg/hr: _____
b.mg/min: _____
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Chapter 25: Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight
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Q1) A child who measures 26 inches and weighs 36 lb: _____ m<sup>2</sup>
Q2) 22 inches and 10 lb: _____ m<sup>2</sup>
Q3) The recommended dosage of Paraplatin for ovarian cancer is 360 mg/m<sup>2</sup>.The client's BSA is 1.67 m<sup>2</sup>.What dosage should the client receive? _____
Q4) Order: Epinephrine 0.25 mg IV stat
Available: Epinephrine 0.1 mg/mL How many milliliters will you prepare to administer? _____ mL
Q5) A child weighs 10 kg and is to receive 0.5 g of nafcillin in 100 mL D5W q6h.The dosage range is 100 to 200 mg/kg/day.What is your course of action?
Q6) An adolescent who measures 157.5 cm and weighs 59.1 kg: _____ m<sup>2</sup>
Q7) An adult who is 67 inches tall and weighs 175 lb: _____ m<sup>2</sup>
Q8) An IV medication of 50 mcg in 200 mL is ordered to infuse over 2 hours.The normal dosage range is 1.5 to 3 mcg/kg/hr.The child weighs 5.7 kg.Determine the dosage range per hour.Determine whether the dosage ordered is within normal limits.State your course of action: ______________________________
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Q10) 170 cm and 50 kg: _____ m<sup>2</sup>
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