infusion problem #12 quiz 10
by Sheila
(GA)
I just can't seem to solve an infusion problem when I don't know the amount to put over the hours. See problem below:
The physician orders an IV infusion of D5W to run at 60mL/hr with a drop factor of 15gtts/mL for 24 hours. How many 1L bags of D5W will be required for this infusion?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Could someone please show me the steps in solving this problem. Thanks. My PTCB exam is this March 31st.
Reply (by Keith)
I think you're not decoding the question, or possibly overthinking it. Here's what I'm seeing:
The physician orders an IV infusion of D5W to run at 60mL/hr with a drop factor of 15gtts/mL for 24 hours. How many 1L bags of D5W will be required for this infusion?
The drop factor is just thrown in to try and fool you
So,
60mL X 24 hours = 1440mL
1440ml ÷ 1L bags = 1.44 Bags
