Math Flashcards
1
Q
Gtts
A
Drops
2
Q
Drop factor
A
Number of drop per volume of IV fluid. Varies depending in the tubing used. Usually measured in gtts/ml
3
Q
Flow rate
A
Measure the flow of liquid from an IV. Usually measured in gtts/minute ( how many drops are released every minute)or in mL/hour ( how many mL flow through each hour ). Gtts/minute is used for manually regulating an IV while mL/hour is used when utilizing an electronic IV regulator.
4
Q
IV abbrev: D
A
Dextrose
5
Q
W
A
Water
6
Q
S
A
Saline
7
Q
NS
A
Normal Saline (0.9% NaCl)
8
Q
RL or LR
A
Lactated ringers
9
Q
Ex. D5W
A
5% dextrose in water
10
Q
Ex. D5(1/4)NS
A
5% dextrose in 0.225% saline solution
