bjfr

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1. IV calculation Help

   bjfr replied to bjfr's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you so much chare for taking the time to help me with this!!! I have come across several problems that seem to be missing pertinent information and thought I was misinterpreting the questions. Unfortunately I spend too much time on these prob...

2. IV calculation Help

   bjfr replied to bjfr's topic in Student Assist

   5.5 hours. Starting time 10 a.m. Completion time 3:30 p.m. If i had 1,000 ml bag, the 1st 500 mL would infuse in 30 minutes then the order states to set the IV for 100 mL/Hr. The remaining fluid would take 5 hours to infuse.

3. IV calculation Help

   bjfr replied to bjfr's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you! The fluid challenge is 500 mL over 30 min then set the pump for 100 ml/hr. The problem doesn't state the total volume for the IV. Just the starting time of 10 a.m. This is why I am so lost in this problem. Am I reading the problem incorr...

4. IV calculation Help

   bjfr replied to bjfr's topic in Student Assist

   I know I need the starting time, 500 ml over 30 minutes, and then to set the IV to 100 mL/hr thereafter to determine the amount of time it will take to complete the infusion. The 15 drops per mL i believe is the distractor. Unless, I need it to c...

5. IV calculation Help

   bjfr replied to bjfr's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you for responding! I am actually at a complete loss on this one. I calculated 500 mL over 30 min and got 16.7 mL/min but that would be an infusion of all 500 mL in 30 minutes. I'm not sure how to factor in the 100 mL/Hr thereafter. I have...

6. IV calculation Help

   bjfr posted a topic in Student Assist

   I'm having some issues with the formula for the following question. Any guidance would be greatly appreciate. The patient is receiving a fluid challenge of 500 mL N/S over 30 minutes and then the IV is to run 100 mL/hr. You hang the fluid at 10 a.m. ...