Question

multiple choice 1 point calculate the flow rate in drops per minute for the following iv administration. round to the nearest whole number. order: 2000 ml of d5w to infuse in 120 minutes. drop factor: 15 gtt/ml. 25 gtt/min 50 gtt/min 250 gtt/min 500 gtt/min

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the flow - rate formula

The formula for calculating the IV flow rate (gtt/min) is $\text{Flow rate}=\frac{\text{Volume}(mL)\times\text{Drop factor}(gtt/mL)}{\text{Time}(min)}$.

Step2: Identify the given values

Volume = 2000 mL, Drop factor = 15 gtt/mL, Time = 120 min.

Step3: Substitute the values into the formula

$\text{Flow rate}=\frac{2000\times15}{120}$.
First, calculate $2000\times15 = 30000$. Then, $\frac{30000}{120}=250$ gtt/min.

Answer:

250 gtt/min