Question

complete the following calculation of iv flow rate. amount of fluid (milliliters) time (hours) iv set drop factor (drops/milliliter) flow rate (drops/minute) 3100 26 60 the answer is drops per minute. (round to the nearest whole number as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Convert hours to minutes

Since \(1\) hour \( = 60\) minutes, then \(26\) hours \(=26\times60 = 1560\) minutes.

Step2: Use the IV flow - rate formula

The formula for IV flow rate (drops per minute) is \(\text{Flow rate}=\frac{\text{Amount of fluid}\times\text{Drop factor}}{\text{Time (in minutes)}}\).
Substitute the values: \(\text{Amount of fluid} = 3100\) mL, \(\text{Drop factor}=60\) drops/mL, \(\text{Time (in minutes)} = 1560\) minutes.

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Step3: Simplify the fraction

\(\frac{186000\div 120}{1560\div 120}=\frac{1550}{13}\approx119.23\)

Answer:

\(119\) drops per minute.