Practice Question
Order: 1,200 mL of Lactated Ringer's to infuse over 10 hours. What is the IV flow rate in mL/hr.?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
120
Rationale:
✍️Formula
👉Flow rate (mL/hr)=Total volume (mL)/Time (hr)
✍️Total volume = 1,200 mL
✍️Time = 10 hours
✍️Flow rate=1,200 mL/10 hr
✅=120 mL/hr
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- Domain: RN ATI Dosage Calculations
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