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A volume of 300 mL is started at 7:21 p.m. at a rate of 45 mL/hr. Calculate the infusion time and the completion time.
 
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Question 2

When performing dosage calculation for high-alert medication, you should
 
  A. show the syringe to another nurse to verify the dosage.
  B. show another nurse the vial of medication to validate the dosage.
  C. go ahead and administer the medication as soon as you have calculated the dose.
  D. have another nurse verify the dosage by calculating the dosage independently.



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Answer to Question 1

6.7 hours; 2:03 a.m. the next day
6 hours 42 minutes; 2:03 a.m. the next day
6.7 hours; 2:03 a.m.
6 hours 42 minutes; 2:03 a.m.

Infusion time is 6.7 hours, or 6 hours 42 minutes.
Completion time is 2:03 a.m. the next day.

Answer to Question 2

D



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