How many drops per minute
Number of Milliliters to infuse x Tubing Factor / Number of minutes to infuse = drops per minute
Solving IVs when it involves an infusion pump
Total number of milliliters ordered/Number of hours to run=mL/Hour
How many hours will it run for? (Pg 207)
Number of mL/Number of mL per hour= hours to run
What kind of syringe is used for sub q?
2 mL
What kind/length of syringe is used for an IM injection?
20-#23 gauge needle
How is sub b administered?
At a 90 degree angle
What kind of needle is used for an adult of normal weight?
25, 5/8 inch needle inserted at a 45 degree angle
What dosage is fitting for a tuberculin syringe?
0.1 mL