Order: NS 1000 ML IV Stat

question 27

Multiple Choice

Order: NS 1000 mL IV stat.at 125 mL/h for eight hours. Because the drop factor is 10 gtt/mL,the initial flow rate was correctly set at 21 gtt/min.After four hours,600 mL remain to be infused.The infusion is behind schedule.Compute the new flow rate in gtt/min so that the infusion will finish on time.If flow rates may not be adjusted by more than 25% of the original rate,to what rate would you reset the drip rate,or would you contact the prescriber instead?

• A)Contact the prescriber.
• B)25 gtt/min
• C)150 gtt/min
• D)23 gtt/min

---

Definitions:

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until its maturity date, accounting for interest payments and its current market price.

Rate Of Return

The accumulation or declination in an investment's value over an agreed period, indicated as a percentage of the investment’s beginning price.

Coupon Bond

A bond that pays the holder a fixed interest payment (coupon) at regular intervals until maturity, when the principal amount is reimbursed.

Accrued Interest

Interest that has been earned but not yet received or paid out, often relevant in bond investments and loans.