Macro Drip vs Micro Drip IV Tubing Dosage Calculations (How To Get These Questions RIGHT!)

Описание: FREE STUDY GUIDE PACK 👉 https://resources.nursingsos.com/ytdo...

Confused about macro vs micro drip IV tubing for dosage calculations? In this video, we're breaking down the difference between macro drip and micro drip tubing that every nursing student needs to know for the dose calc exam and the NCLEX®!

🎯 What You'll Learn:
The key difference between macro drip and micro drip tubing
Micro drip tubing is ALWAYS 60 drops per mL
How macro drip tubing can vary (10, 12, 15, or 20 gtts per mL)
Some common test-taking traps to avoid on dosage calculation questions

🚨 NCLEX® KEY POINT:
Micro drip tubing = 60 drops per mL (always given or implied) There's only ONE number to remember for micro drip tubing: 60 drops per mL

Macro drip tubing = 10, 12, 15, or 20 drops per mL (it will be specified in the question)

This is one of those "you either know it or you don't" concepts that can make or break your dosage calculation success. Don't let a simple detail like this trip you up on your exam!

🔔 Subscribe for more nursing tips like this: https://www.youtube.com/nursingsos?su...

#IVTubing #DosageCalculations #MicroDrip #MacroDrip #NCLEXPrep #DoseCalc #IVTherapy #NursingSchool #MedicationMath #NursingStudents

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

These videos are intended for entertainment purposes only. Although we strive for 100% accuracy in all of our videos, errors may occur. Never treat a patient or make a nursing or medical decision based on the information provided on this channel or in our videos. Never practice nursing or medicine unless you have a proper license to do so.