Question 1

Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
-The physician gives orders to infuse 1 L of lactated Ringer's solution in 15 hours. Calculate the flow rate in milliliters per hour. ____________________

Accepted Answer

67 mL/h

Question 2

Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
-The physician orders 500 mL of NS to infuse at 175 mL/h for a patient with vomiting. Tubing drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. Calculate the flow rate in drops per minute. ____________________

Accepted Answer

44 gtt/min

Question 3

Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
-The physician orders magnesium sulfate 500 mg/h. The medication is supplied in 4 g/250 mL. Calculate the flow rate in milliliters per hour. ____________________

Accepted Answer

31 mL/h

Question 4

Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
-The physician gives orders to infuse 1 unit (250 mL) of packed red blood cells over 4 hours. Calculate the flow rate in milliliters per hour. ____________________

Accepted Answer