The 15-15 rule for hypoglycemia
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 — Conscious and able to swallow safely: 1. Give 15 g of fast-acting carbohydrate 2. Wait 15 minutes 3. Recheck the capillary glucose 4. Repeat until above 4.0 mmol/L 5. Then give a snack or meal containing protein 15 g equals 3 glucose tablets, 175 mL of juice or regular soft drink, or 15 mL of honey. Unable to swallow safely: IV dextrose or glucagon, never anything by mouth. — 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.