Your patient is ordered to receive 20 units Pitocin in D5%W 500 mLs at 12 milliunits/minute.
What flow rate will you set the IV pump to deliver? Numeric values only.
The Correct Answer is ["mLs\/hr."]
Step 1 is to convert the order from milliunits/minute to units/hour. So, 12 milliunits/minute is equal to 0.72 units/hour. Step 2 is to calculate the total units in the IV bag, which is 20 units. Step 3 is to calculate the total volume of the IV bag, which is 500 mL. Step 4 is to calculate the flow rate. So, (0.72 units/hour ÷ 20 units) × 500 mL = 18 mL/hr. So, the correct flow rate to set on the IV pump is 18 mL/hr.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Choice A rationale:
In the frank breech position, the baby’s hips are flexed, and the knees are extended.
Choice B rationale:
This describes a position where the baby’s hips are flexed and the knees are extended, which is not the frank breech position.
Choice C rationale:
This describes a position where both the baby’s hips and knees are extended, which is not the frank breech position.
Choice D rationale:
This describes a position where both the baby’s hips and knees are flexed, which is not the frank breech position.
Correct Answer is C
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Choice A rationale:
A slight increase in blood pressure during contractions is normal.
Choice B rationale:
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Choice C rationale:
A respiratory rate of 10 breaths/minute is low and could indicate respiratory depression.
Choice D rationale:
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