NURS 222 Exam

NURS 222 Exam 1 liter of 0.9% normal saline is to infuse over 8 hours. The drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. How many drops should infuse per minute. If rounding is necessary, round to the nearest whole number. ____ gtt/min - Correct Answer-1000(15)/8(60 = *31 gtt/min* 1 liter of 0.9% normal saline is ordered to infuse over 4 hours. One hour after starting the infusion, the nurse the nurse discovers there is 900 mL of solution remaining. Recalculate the rate in mL/hr so that the remaining fluid finishes within the original prescribed time period? ______ mL/hr - Correct Answer-900/3 = *300 mL/hr* The prescribing clinician orders acetaminophen 975mg PO q 6 h PRN. Acetaminophen is available as 160mg/5mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer per dose? (If rounding is necessary, round to the nearest whole milliliter). ______ mL - Correct Answer-5mL(975 mg) / 160mg = *30 mL* The patient is prescribed acetaminophen 650mg PO q 2 h. The drug reference indicates the maximum 24-hour dose of acetaminophen is 4g. Does this order fall within the safe dose range for this patient? Yes or No. ____________ - Correct Answer-650mg(12hr) = 7,800 7,800>4000 *No* Levofloxacin 750mg PO once daily is ordered. Levofloxacin is available as 250mg/5ml. The patient wants to know how many teaspoons to take at home. If rounding is necessary please round to the nearest whole teaspoon. ____ tsp - Correct Answer-5mL(750mg)(1 teaspoon) / (250mg)(1)(5mL) =3 teaspoons