A 500 mL IV containing 20,000 units of heparin is running at 30 mL/hr. How many units/hr are being infused?

700
1000
1200
1500


1200

Rationale: 1200 units per hour are being infused. Calculate as follows: 20,000 units / 500 mL x 30 mL / 1 hr = 1200 units/hr.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

In general, ________ can be used in warehouses with storage that does not exceed 40 ft. (12 m) in overall height and with a ceiling height of less than 45 ft. (14 m)

a. wet pipe sprinkler systems b. early-suppression, fast-response (ESFR) sprinkler systems c. deluge sprinkler systems d. preaction sprinkler systems

Health Professions

What instructional term following a main term in the Alphabetic index indicates that another main term should be referenced?

A) "see" B) "see also" C) "code also" D) "and"

Health Professions

What is the term used when a surgical team member who is on standby must return to the facility to do a case?

a. called in b. called up c. pulled in d. pulled up

Health Professions

Other than pre-authorization, what other steps must a patient's claim complete prior to reimbursement?

A. Review of claim for accuracy B. Evaluation for medical necessity C. Insurance verification D. All of these

Health Professions