IV Math Flashcards
1
Q
total infusion volume (mL)/ hours of infusion
A
1000ml over 8 hours
1000/8=125/hr
2
Q
3.375g/100mL over 30 mins
A
ignore first number (g)
100/0.5= 200mL/hr
3
Q
1g/250mL over 2 hours
A
250/2=125mL/Hr
4
Q
2g/100mL over 30 mins
A
100/0.5=200ml/hr
5
Q
250mg/100ml over 15min
A
100/0.25=400ml/hr
6
Q
where do you find the drop factor?
A
on the tubing package
7
Q
drop factor
A
rate in ml/hr x drop factor (gtt/ml)/ 60 mins
8
Q
100ml rate
10 gtt/ml
A
100x10=1000/60=16.6
round to 17
9
Q
500ml over 6 hours
15 gttt/mL
A
500/6=83
83x15=1245
1245/60=20.75
round to 21
