Ati paediatrics midterm assessment Coker u bsn proctored exam
A provider prescribes 0.9% NaCl 5mL/kg IV to infuse over 3 hours for a child who weighs 15 kg. How many mL/hr should the nurse set the infusion pump to deliver?
Explanation & Rationale
A. This is incorrect B. This is incorrect C. This is incorrect D. Step 1: Calculate the total volume to infuse Total volume (mL) = Dose per kg × Weight Total volume = 5 mL/kg × 15 kg Total volume = 75 mL Step 2: Calculate the infusion rate in mL/hr Infusion rate (mL/hr) = Total volume ÷ Time (hr) Infusion rate = 75 ÷ 3 Infusion rate = 25 mL/hr
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