A patient weighing 70 kg is receiving heparin at 18 units/kg/hr. The infusion bag contains 25,000 units in 250 mL. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr?

A patient weighs 92 kg and is started on a heparin infusion at 18 units/kg/hr. The IV bag contains 25,000 units in 250 mL D5W. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr?

A patient received 5,000 units of heparin and begins bleeding. Protamine sulfate dosing guideline:1 mg protamine per 100 units heparin. How much protamine should be administered?

A patient is receiving a heparin infusion. Which clinical finding requires immediate intervention?

Patient weight: 68 kgOrder: Heparin infusion 18 units/kg/hr PTT result = 82Protocol: Reduce drip by 2 units/kg/hr. What is the new infusion rate in units/hr?

A patient is receiving heparin at 14 mL/hr from an IV bag containing 25,000 units in 250 mL. How many units/hr is the patient receiving?

A patient is receiving a heparin infusion at 18 units/kg/hr. The patient’s PTT result is 92 seconds. According to the heparin protocol, what is the nurse’s priority action?

Patient weight: 82 kgOrder: Start heparin infusion at 18 units/kg/hr. How many units per hour will the patient receive?

Patient weight: 72 kgOrder: Enoxaparin 1 mg/kg subcutaneous. How many mg should be administered?

Connection between an artery and a vein. Blood goes directly from artery to vein without going through the capillary system.  Formed from trauma, biopsy, or surgery.