Fluid balance
Purpose of this sheet: essential dose and rate calculations landmarks a nurse or licensed practical nurse in Quebec should keep in mind for clinical practice and for succeeding on the OIIQ or OIIAQ entry exam. Exam relevance: Dose and rate calculations are staples of the OIIQ exam: an error costs one question, sometimes several. — Clinical landmarks — Intake: oral fluids, IV solutions, medication diluents, tube feeds, flushes Output: urine, vomit, diarrhea, drains, ostomy, measurable wound exudate Normal urine output: at least 0.5 mL/kg/h in the adult, 1 mL/kg/h in the child, 2 mL/kg/h in the infant 1 kg of body weight gained equals about 1 L of retained fluid. Daily weight is more reliable than a recorded balance sheet. — Remember — Use this sheet in spaced repetition, pair it with a matching clinical scenario on NursEduc, and always compare values to the person's baseline before drawing conclusions. Keywords: dose calculation, rate calculation, infusion, units, conversion, OIIQ exam, OIIQ exam prep, OIIAQ exam prep, nurse in Quebec, NursEduc.