Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
A patient is prescribed 1,000 mL of IV fluid to be infused over 8 hours. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 15 drops per mL. What is the flow rate in drops per minute?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 1,000 mL ÷ 8 hours = 125 mL/h. (125 mL/h ÷ 60 min) x 15 gtt/mL = 31.25 gtt/min, rounded to 31 gtt/min. Other options are incorrect.
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