Practice Question
Your patient is receiving Heparin via a continuous IV infusion at a rate of 1600 units per hour. The bag is labeled N/S 500 mLs and contains Heparin 40,000 units. What rate should the IV pump be set at to deliver this ordered amount of Heparin? mLs/hr.
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
20
Rationale:
Given:
- Ordered dose: 1600 units/hour
- Concentration: 40,000 units ÷ 500 mL = 80 units/mL
Formula:
IV rate = Ordered dose ÷ Concentration
IV rate = 1600 units/hour ÷ 80 units/mL = 20 mL/hour
✅ Answer: 20 mL/hour
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: 🤱🏼Maternity & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 1