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SELF LEARNING Clinical Calculations Package
SELF LEARNING Clinical Calculations Package
SELF LEARNING Clinical Calculations Package
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SESSION.doc
Prepared by: Janet Tweedy and Deb Mason, Nurse Educators, Department of Nursing, Christchurch Hospital, May 2000.
Canterbury Health Ltd.
Last updated June 2000.
METRIC CONVERSIONS
Metric weights and measurements involve a step-by-step conversion from
one unit to another.
With weight we often convert to smaller (and more numerous units) thus:
Kg
gm
mg
mcg
grams milligrams
micrograms
Each of these steps involves the heavier unit being multiplied by 1000 to
bring up the number of the smaller units for the same weight.
kg
g
mg
g
mg
mcg
?? mg
500mg =
mg
gm
kg
?? gm
1000mcg
1000mg
1000gm
1000 = 1mg
1000 = 1gm
1000 = 1kg
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Prepared by: Janet Tweedy and Deb Mason, Nurse Educators, Department of Nursing, Christchurch Hospital, May 2000.
Canterbury Health Ltd.
Last updated June 2000.
Try these:
5.
6.
0.01gm = ? mg
0.01
7.
8.
x 1000 = 10 mg
1000 = 0.36gm
Digoxin 125mcg = ? mg
125
1000 = 0.125mg
Try these:
Convert
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1.2 mg to mcg
12.
1.3g to mg
13.
500mcg to mg
14.
0.04 mg to mcg
15.
20mcg to mg
16.
600mcg to g
17.
2g to mcg
ml
1000ml
0.25L
375ml
250ml
0.375L
Try these:
Convert
18.
450ml to L
19.
64 ml to L
20.
4.3L to ml
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SESSION.doc
Prepared by: Janet Tweedy and Deb Mason, Nurse Educators, Department of Nursing, Christchurch Hospital, May 2000.
Canterbury Health Ltd.
Last updated June 2000.
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b)
eg 166.66 = 167
Rounding down
eg 33. 33 = 33
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SESSION.doc
Prepared by: Janet Tweedy and Deb Mason, Nurse Educators, Department of Nursing, Christchurch Hospital, May 2000.
Canterbury Health Ltd.
Last updated June 2000.
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Fluids are infused using a giving set, requiring a drop per minute rate.
The giving sets are:
Standard Metriset =
delivers 20 drops per ml.
Micro giving set (Buretrol) = delivers 60 drops per ml.
Always ensure you use the appropriate calibration in your calculations.
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SESSION.doc
Prepared by: Janet Tweedy and Deb Mason, Nurse Educators, Department of Nursing, Christchurch Hospital, May 2000.
Canterbury Health Ltd.
Last updated June 2000.
25.
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SESSION.doc
Prepared by: Janet Tweedy and Deb Mason, Nurse Educators, Department of Nursing, Christchurch Hospital, May 2000.
Canterbury Health Ltd.
Last updated June 2000.
DRUG CALCULATIONS
ANSWERS
6.
0.01gm = ? mg
0.01
7.
8.
x 1000 = 10 mg
1000 = 0.36gm
Digoxin 125mcg = ? mg
125
1000 = 0.125mg
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SESSION.doc
Prepared by: Janet Tweedy and Deb Mason, Nurse Educators, Department of Nursing, Christchurch Hospital, May 2000.
Canterbury Health Ltd.
Last updated June 2000.
9.
1.2 mg to mcg
1200 mcg
12.
1.3g to mg
1300 mg
13.
500mcg to mg
0.5 mg
14.
0.04 mg to mcg
40 mcg
15.
20mcg to mg
0.02 mg
16.
600mcg to g
0.0006 gm
17.
2g to mcg
2,000,000 mcg
18.
450ml to L
0.45 L
19.
64 ml to L
0.064 L
20.
4.3L to ml
4,300 mls
22.
a)
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Prepared by: Janet Tweedy and Deb Mason, Nurse Educators, Department of Nursing, Christchurch Hospital, May 2000.
Canterbury Health Ltd.
Last updated June 2000.
1125 mgs
b)
24.
25.
83 mls rounded
References:
Dodds, K.G. (1996). Safety in Numbers Essential Calculations for Nurses.
Palmerston North. Dunmore Press Ltd.
Christchurch Hospital Department of Nursing Drug Calculation Prompt Card
(15/06/00)
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SESSION.doc
Prepared by: Janet Tweedy and Deb Mason, Nurse Educators, Department of Nursing, Christchurch Hospital, May 2000.
Canterbury Health Ltd.
Last updated June 2000.
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SESSION.doc
Prepared by: Janet Tweedy and Deb Mason, Nurse Educators, Department of Nursing, Christchurch Hospital, May 2000.
Canterbury Health Ltd.
Last updated June 2000.
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