study guide module 5

Question 1

infusion is less than 100 mL/hr,

Answer 1

use a microdrip

Question 2

infusion is 100 mL/hr or greater,

Answer 2

use a macrodrip

Question 3

An infusion rate that is too slow can cause

Answer 3

physiological issues ESPECIALLY to

a patient who is dehydrated, in circulatory shock, or critically ill.

Question 4

An infusion rate that is too fast will

Answer 4

overload the patient with fluids that can lead
to electrolyte and fluid imbalances AND cardiac complications in those that are
vulnerable.

Question 5

Reason for slowing of IV flow:

Answer 5

slowed due to infiltration. Vasospasm, a knot or kink in
the line, external pressure on the tube, position change of patients extremity, or
possibility of patient lying/sitting on it.

Question 6

If you like to memorize formulas, the following need to be committed to memory:

1. ml/hr= total infusion (ml) ÷ hours of infusion
2. ml/24 hours= total infusion (ml) ÷ 24 hours
3. drops/min= ml/hr X drop factor ÷ 60 min

(example problem on back)

Answer 6

Example:
Order: 1000mls NS to infuse in 8 hours.
Drip Factor: 15 gtts/ml
1000ml ÷ 8 hours X 1 hour ÷ 60 minutes X 15 gtts ÷ 1ml= 31 drops per min

Example:
Order: 2000 mls NS to infuse in 24 hours.
Drip Factor: 10 gtts/ml
2000ml ÷ 24 hours X 1 hour ÷ 60 minutes X 10 gtts ÷ 1 ml= 14 gtts per min