Calculation Of Intravenous Flow Rates Worksheet With Answer Key - Red River College Page 6
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1000 mL of D5W is to infuse for 10 hours.
After 5 hours, there are 500 mL remaining in the IV bag.
a.
At what flow rate (mL/ h) should the IV be running?
b.
How many mL should be left in the IV bag after 5 hours?
c.
Is the IV ahead or behind?
d.
Recalculate a new flow rate (mL/ h) in order to finish the bag on time.
e.
Does the new flow rate fit with acceptable practice? Explain.
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500 mL of 1/3 – 2/3 is to infuse over 5 hours.
After 1 hour, 250 mL has been infused.
a.
At what flow rate (mL/ h) should the IV be running?
b.
How many mL should be left in the IV bag after 1 hour?
c.
Is the IV ahead or behind?
d.
Recalculate a new flow rate (mL/ h) in order to finish the bag on time.
e.
Does the new flow rate fit with acceptable practice? Explain.
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