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A type of generalized seizure characterized by a rapid loss of consciousness; tensed, contracted muscles; rhythmic jerking movements of the extremities is called:

The patient is to receive a heparin infusion at 3,000 units/hr.  The heparin concentration is 40,000 units per 500 mL of normal saline.  For how many mL/hr should the pump be set? Document your answer to one decimal place (tenths). [number1] mL/hr

The patient is to receive a transfusion of 3 units (250 mL/unit) packed red blood cells.  All units are to be infused over 6 hours.  The tubing factor is 12 gtt/mL.     What is the infusion rate in gtt/min? Document your answer to a whole number. [number1] gtt/min

Which of the following would you expect immediately after ingestion of a large meal:

Which of the following are the two MOST important prehospital considerations for reducing secondary brain injury:

A one-liter bag of 0.9% NS is ordered to run 8 hours.  The tubing drop factor is 15 gtts/mL.  At how many gtt/min should the IV be set? Document your answer as a whole number. [number1] gtt/min

Which of the following characteristics is associated with emphysema:

The patient is to receive an antibiotic 2 grams in 100 mL 0.9% NS IVPB BID.  The medication is to be infused over 45 minutes.  The tubing factor is 15 gtt/mL.  What is the infusion rate in gtt/min?Document your answer as a whole number. [number1] gtt/min

The patient is to receive a transfusion of 3 units (250 mL/unit) packed red blood cells.  All units are to be infused over 8 hours.  The tubing factor is 10 gtt/mL.  What is the infusion rate in gtt/min? Document your answer as a whole number. [number1] gtt/min

Three liters of D5W is ordered to run for 24 hours.  The tubing drop factor is 15 gtts/mL.  At how many gtt/min should the IV be set? Document your answer as a whole number.  [number1] gtt/min