Insert the Correct Responses. Do Not Round Doses

question 8

Essay

Insert the correct responses. Do not round doses.
-The recommended dosage of gentamicin IVPB for a child is 6 mg/kg/day in two equal doses. The child's weight is 44 lb. The tubing drop factor is 60 gtt/mL. The medication is supplied in 60 mg/100 mL to infuse over 90 minutes.
a. What is the child's weight in kilograms? _____________
b. Calculate the dose for this child. ____________________
c. Calculate the rate in milliliters per hour for this IV. ____________________
d. Calculate the drops per minute. ____________________

---

Definitions:

Information Processing Approach

This concept refers to the way humans process information, drawing parallels between the mind's function and computer processes, emphasizing steps such as encoding, storing, and retrieving data.

Automatization

The process by which tasks and skills become automatic through repetition, requiring minimal conscious thought or effort.

Encoding-specificity Principle

A principle in psychology that suggests the ease of recall of a particular memory is dependent on the similarity of the present cues to the cues at the time of memory encoding.

Sequential Processing

A cognitive operation where information is analyzed and processed in a linear, step-by-step manner, often crucial for tasks that require logical order.