Pediatric calculations
Dose = mg/kg/dose × current measured weight, then multiply by the number of doses per day to check the daily maximum Maintenance fluids (4-2-1 rule), per hour: 4 mL/kg for the first 10 kg 2 mL/kg for the next 10 kg 1 mL/kg for each kg above 20 Percentage of dehydration = (previous weight − current weight) ÷ previous weight × 100 Always use a measured weight in kilograms, never a reported one. 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. 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. Dose and rate calculations are staples of the OIIQ exam: an error costs one question, sometimes several.