Chapter 09: Basic Intravenous Calculations

Chapter 09: Basic Intravenous Calculations

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

11. Name and give the abbreviations for 3 isotonic solutions commonly ordered.

 

ANS:

5% Dextrose in water (D₅W); normal saline (0.9 NaCl); lactated Ringers (L/R)

 

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12. Where does the nurse find tubing factor information?

 

ANS:

The tubing factor information is found on the label of the equipment box.

 

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13. What is the meaning of dF 15?

 

ANS:

A drop factor of 15 (15 drops per mL calibration)

 

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14. Which is larger drop: dF 10 or dF 60?

 

ANS:

dF 10 delivers the larger drops.

 

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15. What is the difference between microdrip and macrodrip tubing?

 

ANS:

Microdrip tubing has smaller diameter and delivers smaller drops (60 drops per mL). Macrodrip tubing has larger diameter and delivers larger drops (10, 15, or 20 drops per mL).

 

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16. A gravity device with microdrip (pediatric) tubing is ordered for 30 mL an hr. How many drops per minute will be set on the device?

 

ANS:

30 drops per minute. Microdrip tubing (60 drops per mL) delivers the same number of drops per minutes as mL per hr.

 

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