The patient is receiving insulin lispro for hyperglycemia per the following sliding scale. Prior to lunch, the patient's blood glucose (BG) is 297 mg/dL. How many units of insulin lispro will the patient receive via sliding scale?

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number.

Insulin Dose BG Reading

O units  <160 mg/dL

2 units 160-220 mg/dL

4 units 221-280 mg/dL

6 units 281-340 mg/dL

8 units 341-400 mg/dL

Calculate the infusion time for an IV of 1,000 mL of D5NS infusing at 80 mL/hr. Express time in hours. Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to one decimal place (tenths).

The healthcare provider has ordered D5W 1,500 mL IV to be infused over 15 hours. If you are using an IV pump, how many mL/hr will you set the pump?

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the nearest whole number.

The prescriber orders gentamicin 6 mg/kg every 8 hours for a child who weighs 33 lbs. What is the dosage in mg/dose?

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number.

6500 mcg = ______ mg

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to one decimal place (tenths).

The healthcare provider has ordered 500 mg of ampicillin. The vial is a 1 g vial, and after reconstitution, the label reads 1 g/5 mL. How many mL will you administer?

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to one decimal place (tenths).

Calculate the 12-hour intake of the following patient:

For breakfast, Mrs. Smith consumed 4 oz. of milk and 4 oz of black coffee. At 1030, she urinated 450 mL. At 1100, she received 125 mL of ampicllin IV and drank 400 mL of water. At lunch time, Mrs. Smith consumed 8 oz of water and 4 oz of apple juice. At 1300, Mrs. Smith urinated 400 mL of urine and produced 75 mL of green emesis. At 1500, Mrs. Smith consumed 7 oz of ice chips an 4 oz of jello. For dinner, she consumed 50% of her meal and 8 oz of soda and 8 oz of water.

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number.

The healthcare provider has ordered D5W 1,250 mL IV to be infused over 10 hours. The drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. What is the drip rate in gtt/min?

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the nearest whole number.

103.8° F =_______ C

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to one decimal place (tenths).

The healthcare provider has ordered ampicillin 400mg IV Q12h. The child's weight is 20 lb. The recommended safe dose range is 50-100 mg/kg/day. Is the dosage safe?

Write yes or no.

The patient is receiving insulin lispro for hyperglycemia per the following sliding scale. Prior to lunch, the patient's blood glucose (BG) is 297 mg/dL. How many units of insulin lispro will the patient receive via sliding scale?

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number.

Insulin Dose BG Reading

O units  <160 mg/dL

2 units 160-220 mg/dL

4 units 221-280 mg/dL

6 units 281-340 mg/dL

8 units 341-400 mg/dL