Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to infuse 1,000 ml of a total parenteral nutrition solution IV over 24 hr.The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many ml/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
42
Rationale:
🦠Formula: 1,000 mL ÷ 24 hr = 41.66 ≈ 42 mL/hr
🦠 This rate ensures consistent delivery of TPN over 24 hours without overloading the system.
🦠 Always round to the nearest whole number and use leading but not trailing zeroes.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Nutrition
- Answer Choices: 1