Ati lpn adult med surg dosage calculation quiz proctored exam
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 3,000 units by IV bolus. Available is heparin injection 5,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
mL
Explanation & Rationale
Ordered Dose (D) = 3,000 units Available Dose (H) = 5,000 units Quantity (Q) = 1 mL Calculate Volume (mL) Volume (mL) = (Dose Ordered (D) / Dose Available (H)) x Quantity (Q) = (3,000 units / 5,000 units) x 1 mL = 0.6 x 1 mL = 0.6 mL
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