An IV infusion containing 945 ml is to be administered at a drop rate of 84 gtt/min.The IV set is calibrated to deliver 18 gtt/ml.How long will it take to administer the entire infusion? ____ hours
A)3.4
B)20.2
C)1.6
D)5

Question

An IV infusion containing 945 ml is to be administered at a drop rate of 84 gtt/min.The IV set is calibrated to deliver 18 gtt/ml.How long will it take to administer the entire infusion? ____ hours
A)3.4
B)20.2
C)1.6
D)5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

945 ′  18 = 17,010 total gtt.17,010 gtt divided by 84 gtt/min = a total of 202.5 minutes.Then divide 202.5 minutes by 60,which will give you 3.4 hours.

An IV Infusion Containing 945 Ml Is to Be Administered