ATI Dosage Calculations for Pediatric Nursing
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Explanation 100% Correct - Eastwick College
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 20 mL/kg IV to infuse
over 4 hr to an adolescent who weighs 57 kg. The nurse should set the IV pump to
deliver how many mL/hr? - correct answer 20mL/kg X 57kg = 1,140mL / 4hr =
285mL/hr
A nurse is converting an infant's weight from lb to kg. If the infant weighs 9lb 4 oz.
What is the infant's weigh in kg - correct answer 9.25lb / 2.2lb = 4.2kg
A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin 10 mg/kg PO divided in equal doses
every 8 hr to a toddler who weighs 30 lb. Available is clindamycin oral suspension 75
mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? - correct answer 30lb /
2.2lb = 13.64kg
13.64kg X 10mg = 136.4mg
136.4mg / 3 equal doses = 45.47mg
45.47mg / 75mg = 0.60626667mg
0.60626667mg X 5mL = 3.0313mL
3mL PO every 8 hours
, A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride (0.9% NaCl) 15 mL/kg IV to
infuse over 8 hr to a school-age child who weighs 22 kg. The nurse should set the IV
pump to deliver how many mL/hr? - correct answer 22kg X 15mL/kg = 330mL
330mL / 8 hr = 41 mL/hr
A nurse is caring for a school aged child who weighs 35 kg. What is the child's daily
maintenance fluid requirement? - correct answer 35kg =
10kg X 100mL = 1,000mL
10kg X 50mL = 500mL
10kg X 20mL = 200mL
5kg X 20mL = 100mL
1,800mL/day
A nurse is converting an infant's weight from lb to kg. If the infant weighs 13 lb 8 oz,
she weighs how many kg? - correct answer 13.5lb / 2.2lb = 6.1kg
A nurse is planning to administer an IM medication to a 2-month-old infant. Which of
the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A. Draw the medication up using a 3-mL syringe
B. Use a needle that is 1 1/4 inches long
Proctored Assessment {latest 2026 Update}
Questions and Answers with step-by-step
Explanation 100% Correct - Eastwick College
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 20 mL/kg IV to infuse
over 4 hr to an adolescent who weighs 57 kg. The nurse should set the IV pump to
deliver how many mL/hr? - correct answer 20mL/kg X 57kg = 1,140mL / 4hr =
285mL/hr
A nurse is converting an infant's weight from lb to kg. If the infant weighs 9lb 4 oz.
What is the infant's weigh in kg - correct answer 9.25lb / 2.2lb = 4.2kg
A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin 10 mg/kg PO divided in equal doses
every 8 hr to a toddler who weighs 30 lb. Available is clindamycin oral suspension 75
mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? - correct answer 30lb /
2.2lb = 13.64kg
13.64kg X 10mg = 136.4mg
136.4mg / 3 equal doses = 45.47mg
45.47mg / 75mg = 0.60626667mg
0.60626667mg X 5mL = 3.0313mL
3mL PO every 8 hours
, A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride (0.9% NaCl) 15 mL/kg IV to
infuse over 8 hr to a school-age child who weighs 22 kg. The nurse should set the IV
pump to deliver how many mL/hr? - correct answer 22kg X 15mL/kg = 330mL
330mL / 8 hr = 41 mL/hr
A nurse is caring for a school aged child who weighs 35 kg. What is the child's daily
maintenance fluid requirement? - correct answer 35kg =
10kg X 100mL = 1,000mL
10kg X 50mL = 500mL
10kg X 20mL = 200mL
5kg X 20mL = 100mL
1,800mL/day
A nurse is converting an infant's weight from lb to kg. If the infant weighs 13 lb 8 oz,
she weighs how many kg? - correct answer 13.5lb / 2.2lb = 6.1kg
A nurse is planning to administer an IM medication to a 2-month-old infant. Which of
the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A. Draw the medication up using a 3-mL syringe
B. Use a needle that is 1 1/4 inches long
