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Test-Taking Strategy: Focus on the subject, an IV infusion rate. Although an
infusion pump would be used, use the formula to calculate drops per minute to
answer the question. The formula for calculating IV flow rates when answering the
question. Once you have performed the calculation, verify your answer using a
calculator and make sure that the answer makes sense. Remember to record the
answer to the nearest whole number.
Level of Cognitive Ability: Applying
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
Integrated Process: Nursing Process—Implementation
Content Area: Skills: Dosage Calculations
Health Problem: N/A
Priority Concepts: Clinical Judgment; Safety
Reference: Potter et al. (2017), pp. 978-979.

124. Answer: 0.8

Rationale: Use the formula to calculate the correct dose.
Formula:

Test-Taking Strategy: Focus on the subject, a dosage calculation. Follow the
formula for the calculation of the correct dose. Once you have performed the
calculation, verify your answer using a calculator and make sure that the answer
makes sense.
Level of Cognitive Ability: Applying
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
Integrated Process: Nursing Process—Implementation
Content Area: Skills: Dosage Calculations
Health Problem: Adult Health: Neurological: Pain
Priority Concepts: Clinical Judgment; Safety
Reference: Potter et al. (2017), pp. 618-620.

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