Calculation Of Intravenous Flow Rates Worksheet With Answer Key - Red River College
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NURSING SKILLS LABORATORY
DOSAGE CALCULATIONS:
ADDITIONAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS
CALCULATION OF INTRAVENOUS FLOW RATES
When answering the following questions, be sure to:
• For IV drip rates (gtt/ min) and flow rates (mL/ hr) round off to the nearest whole
number when applicable
• state the unit of measurement in each answer
CONVERTING TO mL/ hr
Using this formula will help you to answer the following questions:
Total volume ordered (mL) = mL/ h
Total time to be given (h)
1.
The physician’s order reads:
1 L of 5DW to infuse over 10 hours
How many mL/ h will the IV need to run at in order to deliver the solution as ordered?
2.
The physician’s order reads:
1.8 L of NS to infuse over 15 hours
How many mL/ h will the IV need to run at in order to deliver the solution as ordered?
3.
The physician’s order reads:
Give antibiotic in 30 mL D5W over 15 minutes
How many mL/ h will the IV need to run at in order to deliver the solution as ordered?
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