QLexNursing
:: ::
Action
::
Action
:: ::
Action
:: ::
Action
:: ::
Action
:: ::
Action
:: ::
Action
:: ::
Open
:: ::
Action

Practice Question

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 20 mEq. The amount available is potassium chloride liquid 40 mEq/15 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

7.5

Rationale:

Formula:

Volume = (Desired Dose ÷ Available Dose) × Volume per mL

Given:

⩥ Desired = 20 mEq

⩥ Available = 40 mEq/15 mL

Calculation:

⩥ (20 ÷ 40) × 15 = 0.5 × 15

✔️= 7.5 mL

Want to practice more questions like this?

This question is from ATI LPN Medical Dose Calculation Exam which contains 23 questions.

From Exam
ATI LPN Medical Dose Calculation Exam

23 Questions

View Full Exam Start Practicing
Question Details
  • Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
  • Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
  • Domain: Dosage Calculations
  • Answer Choices: 1
Q