The physician ordered 1000 mL of NS to run at 167 mL/hour. How many hours should it take for the IV to infuse? Round off to the nearest whole number.
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This IV order specifies the total amount of fluid to be infused and the amount to be given per hour (milliliters per hour). To calculate the duration of infusion (number of hours), simply divide the total volume (1000 mL) by the volume per hour (167 mL). Therefore, 1000 mL ÷ 167 mL/hour = 5.98 hours. Round off to 6 hours.

The Physician Ordered 1000 ML of NS to Run at 167