#1
2. Which unit is commonly used for expressing the concentration of IV medications?
Milligrams per liter (mg/L)
Micrograms per milliliter (µg/mL)
Percent (%)
Milliequivalents per milliliter (mEq/mL)
#2
5. In IV medication calculations, what does the term 'drip factor' refer to?
The speed of the IV infusion
The number of drops per milliliter in the IV tubing
The concentration of the medication
The time duration of the IV infusion
#3
10. In the context of IV medication administration, what does the term 'bolus' refer to?
A slow infusion over an extended period
A rapid administration of a concentrated dose
A continuous infusion throughout the day
An intermittent infusion with breaks
#4
19. In IV medication administration, what does the term 'phlebitis' refer to?
Inflammation of a vein
Air embolism
Blockage in the IV tubing
Extravasation of medication
#5
1. What is the formula for calculating the infusion rate of an IV medication?
Infusion rate = (Volume × Drop factor) / Time
Infusion rate = Time / (Volume × Drop factor)
Infusion rate = (Drop factor × Time) / Volume
Infusion rate = (Time × Volume) / Drop factor
#6
4. What is the purpose of using a drug compatibility chart in IV medication administration?
To determine the appropriate drug dosage
To check for potential drug interactions
To calculate the infusion rate
To assess patient response
#7
7. Which factor is essential to consider when calculating the pediatric dosage of IV medication?
Patient's age
Infusion rate
Drug compatibility
Drop factor
#8
9. When calculating IV medication dosages, why is it important to know the patient's weight in kilograms?
To determine the infusion rate
To adjust the drug concentration
To calculate the loading dose
To individualize the dosage based on body size
#9
3. How is the drop factor of an IV administration set determined?
By the patient's weight
By the medication concentration
By the manufacturer's specifications
By the nurse's preference
#10
6. What is the purpose of the 'time and flow' method in IV medication calculations?
To determine the infusion rate using time and flow
To assess patient response to medication
To calculate drug compatibility
To measure the patient's heart rate
#11
8. What does the term 'loading dose' mean in the context of IV medication administration?
The initial higher dose given to achieve therapeutic levels quickly
The dose given at the end of the infusion
The maintenance dose during the course of treatment
The dose adjusted based on the patient's weight
#12
16. What is the purpose of using a burette in IV medication administration?
To measure the patient's blood pressure
To calculate the loading dose
To accurately control and measure small volumes of IV fluids
To determine the infusion rate