PEDIATRIC MEDICATIONS
PROCTORED EXAM 2026 TEST BANK
COMPLETE QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Insensible losses (IL) in children.
Answer: 5 mL/kg/hr = minimal incision
10 mL/kg/hr = moderate incision
15 mL/kg/hr = Large incision
◉ What factors are considered when calculating intraop fluid
replacement?.
Answer: EFR (maintenance rate)
EFD (deficit)
IL (insensible losses)
EBL
, ◉ 6 kg infant presenting for a laparoscopic nissen scheduled for 3 hours.
NPO at 2300 and the current time is 0800
Calculate your intra-op fluids.
Answer: *Maintenance:*
6 kg x 4 mL = *24 mL/hr*
- 24 mL x 3 hrs = *72 mL*
*Deficit:*
24 mL x 9 hrs = *216 mL*
- 1st hour: 108
- 2nd hour: 54
- 3rd hour: 54
*Insensible losses:*
- 5 mL x 6 kg = 30 mL x 3 hr = *90 mL*
72 + 216 + 90 = *378 mL*
◉ 13 kg child presenting for an ORIF of the elbow scheduled for 2
hours. NPO since 2000 & the current time is 0800
Calculate your intra-op fluids.
Answer: *Maintenance:*