A patient is ordered 1,000 mL of D5W to infuse at 80 mL/hr. How long will it take for the infusion to complete?

Directions: Determine the fluid volume for the following IV being administered by infusion pump. A trauma patient is receiving Lactated Ringer’s (LR) infusing at 36 macro gtt/min. The drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. How much fluid volume will the client receive in 6 hr? _______ mL (Round to the whole number)

What is a key point to remember when administering heparin?

A nurse is preparing to give a heparin bolus dose of 40 units/kg to a patient weighing 90 kg. How many total units will the nurse administer?

What is a common site for subcutaneous insulin administration in adults?

Which of the following interventions is appropriate if a patient develops signs of an allergic reaction during IV medication administration?

When preparing to change an IV site, which is a critical step?

A provider orders heparin 12 units/kg/hr for a patient weighing 220 lbs. How many units of heparin should the patient receive per hour?

You are caring for a postoperative patient receiving continuous IV fluids. Under which of the following circumstances should the nurse immediately stop the infusion and remove the IV catheter? SATA (Select all that apply)

A 20-gauge IV is placed in the patient’s right forearm. The nurse primes the tubing and begins to infuse the NS at the prescribed rate using an IV pump. This IV is a:__________ line Select the appropriate line and enter it in the blank. Use one of the following lines: Central Secondary Peripheral