Maternal Child Math Calculations Test
What is the formula for calculating minimum fluid needs for children?
10 x 100 10 x 50 remainder x 20
1 G = ______mg
1000
1 kg = ______G
1000
1 mg = _____mcg
1000
1 tbsp = ___ ml
15
A ________ gauge ___" needle is used for adults and adolescents
20 1
A _____ gauge ___" needle is for infants and children
25 5/8
1 oz = ___ ml
30
1 tsp = ___ ml
5
when calculating the ml per hr on an IV pump that runs for less than an hour, you
60 min = 1 45 min = 0.75 30 min = 0.50 15 min = 0.25 formula: V/Hr= ml/hr
How are ear drops administered?
<3 years old: pull pinna down and back >3 years old: pull pinna up and back
when calculating ordered doses, the formula used is
D/H x V
How do you administer eye drops?
Place in conjunctival sac
How do you administer nose drops?
Supine with roll behind neck. Count to 20 after drops to let them roll back
what is formula for drops per minute?
Volume/min x gtts/min
ignore this one. answer is answer
answer
The ___________ muscle is used for IM's in school age children
deltoid
to convert pounds to kg you
divide by 2.2
The _____________ can be used as an IM site after they have been walking for one year
dorsogluteal
To convert kg to pounds you
multiply by 2.2
When calculating safe and therapeutic dose, you
multiply wt in kg by the minimum safe dose, then multiply wt in kg by the max safe dose
can medications be mixed with formula?
no
oral medications should be administered
on side of cheek (buccal)
How are rectal suppositories administered?
split in half place on side for infants, insert just passed the sphincter
The _______ ________ is the most common IM site through pre school
vastus lateralis
