Math in Health Careers

I can calculate input and output values related to various health careers.

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We don't generate video — this one is by Level Up RN on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.

1. 1

   When calculating intake, you need to add up all forms of intake, including oral intake, IV fluids, and IV medications.

2. 2

   When calculating output, you need to record all forms of output, including urine output, chest tube drainage, and wound drainage.

3. 3

   When calculating intake and output, remember that ice chips are recorded as half volume, and you need to know that 30 milliliters is equal to one ounce.

“A patient had the following intake: 200 mL of water, 1 cup of ice chips, and IV fluids running at 50 mL/hour for 24 hours. The patient's output included 600 mL of urine and 100 mL of wound drainage. What is the patient's total fluid intake in mL? What is the patient's total fluid output in mL? What is the patient's fluid balance in mL?”

Sample answer included in the free materials