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    Ati rn comprehensive predictor 2023 proctored exam
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer ceftriaxone 1 g intermittent IV bolus to a client over 30 min. Available is ceftriaxone 1 g in 100 mL of de 5% in water. The nurse should set the pump to deliver how many mL per hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

    mL/hr

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: Identify the total volume and infusion time Total Volume: 100 mL Infusion Time: 30 minutes (0.5 hours) Calculate the infusion rate Infusion Rate (mL/hr) = Total Volume ÷ Time (hr) Infusion Rate = 100 ÷ 0.5 Infusion Rate = 200 mL/hr

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