Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 15 mg subcutaneously. The amount available is morphine injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
1.5
Rationale:
🔷 The nurse is required to administer 15 mg of morphine.
🔷The available concentration is 10 mg/mL.
🔷 Using the formula:
Volume to administer = Dose ordered ÷ Dose on hand
15 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL
1.5 mL
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 1