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Practice Question

A nurse is preparing a Heparin drip for a client. Ordered: Start heparin drip at 1400 units per hour. Provided: Heparin 25,000 units in 250 mL of D5W. What is the rate on the infusion pump?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

14

Rationale:

◆ Order = 1400 units/hr

◆ Bag = 25,000 units in 250 mL → 100 units/mL

◆ Set up: 1400 units/hr×1 mL100 units=14 mL/hr

◆ Pump is programmed in mL/hr

◆ Final rate: 14 mL/hr

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  • Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
  • Subcategory: 💎Examplify-PN
  • Domain: PN Dosage Calculation🧠
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