NCLEX-RN · Question #534
NCLEX-RN Question #534: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A. Infuse volume at 44 mL/hr.. (A) The volume to be infused should be diluted medication volume added to the volume control chamber (10 mL) plus the tubing volume (12 mL). The general formula for calculating IV medications for children is: Rate = Volume to Be Infused X Administration Set Drop Factor (microdrop
Question
Options
- AInfuse volume at 44 mL/hr.
- BInfuse volume at 22 mL/hr.
- CInfuse volume at 10 mL/hr.
- DInfuse volume at 30 mL/hr.
Explanation
(A) The volume to be infused should be diluted medication volume added to the volume control chamber (10 mL) plus the tubing volume (12 mL). The general formula for calculating IV medications for children is: Rate = Volume to Be Infused X Administration Set Drop Factor (microdrop: 60 gtts/min) Desired Time to Infuse in Minutes Rate = (10 + 12)22 X 60 30 = 44 mL/hr. (B, C, D) These values are incorrect.
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