Ati rn 302 paediatrics proctored exam
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer 1 mg of vitamin K to a newborn. The medication is available in 1 mg/0.5 mL. How much should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero when applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.)
mL
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale: Desired dose = 1 mg Available concentration = 1 mg per 0.5 mL Set up a proportion: 1 mg : 0.5 mL = 1 mg : X mL Cross multiply: 1 × X = 1 × 0.5 X = 0.5 mL
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