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jerry coleman

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A continuous IV is infusing at the rate of 30 gtt/min. The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL. How many milliliters will infuse in 1 1/2 hours?
 
  1. 7.5 mL
  2. 45 mL
  3. 450 mL
  4. 270 mL

Question 2

A continuous IV is infusing at the rate of 300 mL/h. How many mL will infuse in a 12-hour period?
 
  1. 250 mL
  2. 25 mL
  3. 360 mL
  4. 3600 mL



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katheyjon

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Answer to Question 1

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Global Rationale: 30 gtt/min  mL/10 gtt  60 min/h = 180 mL/h.

Answer to Question 2

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Global Rationale: 300  12 = 3600 mL.




jerry coleman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


xiazhe

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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