A nurse is preparing to administer Ringer’s lactate via continuous IV infusion at a rate of 120 mL/hr. The manual IV tubing’s drop factor is 60 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse set the manual IV infusion to deliver?

(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Choice A rationale

While gloves are part of the standard personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers, they are not specifically required for droplet precautions when preparing a patient’s meal tray.

Choice B rationale

Goggles are not specifically required for droplet precautions when preparing a patient’s meal tray. They are typically used to protect the eyes during procedures that may generate splashes of blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions.

Choice C rationale

A gown is not specifically required for droplet precautions when preparing a patient’s meal tray. Gowns are typically used during procedures that may generate splashes of blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions.

Choice D rationale

A mask is required for droplet precautions. Droplets that are generated by the patient can be inhaled by individuals who are within close proximity. Wearing a mask can help to prevent the inhalation of these droplets.

Choice A rationale

Padding the mattress in a baby’s crib can pose a suffocation risk and is not recommended for crib safety22.

Choice B rationale

Placing a baby on their stomach for sleep, known as prone sleeping, increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Babies should always be placed on their back to sleep22.

Choice C rationale

Removing extra blankets from a baby’s crib is a key part of crib safety. Loose bedding can pose a suffocation risk22.

Choice D rationale

Placing a baby’s crib next to a heater could lead to overheating, which is a risk factor for SIDS. It’s important to keep the baby’s sleep environment at a comfortable temperature22.