Question

complete the following calculation of iv flow rate.

the answer is drops per minute.
(round to the nearest whole number as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Convert time from hours to minutes

Since \(1\) hour \( = 60\) minutes.

Step2: Use the formula for IV flow rate

The formula for IV flow rate (drops per minute) is \(\text{Flow rate}=\frac{\text{Amount of fluid (mL)}\times\text{Drop factor (drops/mL)}}{\text{Time (minutes)}}\).
Substitute the values: \(\text{Amount of fluid}=22\) mL, \(\text{Drop factor}=60\) drops/mL, \(\text{Time}=60\) minutes.
So, \(\text{Flow rate}=\frac{22\times60}{60}\).
First, calculate \(22\times60 = 1320\). Then \(\frac{1320}{60}=22\).

Answer:

\(22\)