Heparin Dosage and Unit Conversions

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the correct flow rate of Heparin for a patient. It starts by determining the units needed per minute based on the patient's weight, then converts this to units per hour. Finally, it calculates the required milliliters per hour using proportions, resulting in a flow rate of 58 milliliters per hour.

What is the initial order for Heparin in terms of units per kilogram per minute?

• 60 units per kilogram per minute

• 40 units per kilogram per minute

• 20 units per kilogram per minute

• 80 units per kilogram per minute

How many units does the patient need per minute if they weigh 12 kilograms?

• 600 units per minute

• 240 units per minute

• 360 units per minute

• 480 units per minute

Why is it important to have the same units on the top and bottom when using proportions?

• To reduce the number of steps

• To avoid using a calculator

• To ensure accuracy in calculations

• To make the problem easier

What should you do if the units on the top and bottom are not the same?

• Subtract the units

• Add the units together

• Perform a conversion first

• Ignore the difference

What is the first step in converting units per minute to units per hour?

• Multiply by 30

• Add 60

• Multiply by 60

• Divide by 60

How many units per hour does the patient require?

• 14,400 units per hour

• 28,800 units per hour

• 57,600 units per hour

• 43,200 units per hour

What is the concentration of the Heparin solution in units per milliliter?

• 500 units per milliliter

• 400 units per milliliter

• 300 units per milliliter

• 200 units per milliliter

How do you find the number of milliliters needed per hour?

• By subtracting units per milliliter from units per hour

• By adding units per hour to units per milliliter

• By multiplying units per hour by units per milliliter

• By dividing units per hour by units per milliliter

What is the result of dividing 28,800 by 500?

• 59

• 57

• 58

• 56

What is the final flow rate in milliliters per hour after rounding?

• 56 milliliters per hour

• 58 milliliters per hour

• 59 milliliters per hour

• 57 milliliters per hour