IV (intravenous) completion, infusion time, and flow rate (gtts/min) nursing calculations practice quiz for nursing students!
This quiz will require you to solve for the IV flow rate (gtts/min), completion time (how many hours and minutes), and infusion time (military time).
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IV Completion and Infusion Time gtts/min Nursing Calculations
IV Completion, Infusion Time, Flow Rate (gtts/min) Dosage Calculations
- The healthcare provider ordered 2 L of IV fluids to be infused at a rate of 75 mL/hr. The IV tubing set has a drop factor of 15 gtts/mL. You started the infusion at 1623 on 12/25. Determine the flow rate (gtts/min), and what time the infusion will be completed?
A. 19 gtts/min; 1842 on 12/26
B. 38 gtts/min; 0433 on 12/26
C. 14 gtts/min; 0023 on 12/26
D. 60 gtts/min; 1823 on 12/26
The answer is: A. 19 gtts/min; 1842 on 12/26
2. The healthcare provider ordered 1250 mL of IV fluids to be infused at a rate of 125 mL/hr. The IV tubing set has a drop factor of 20 gtts/mL. You started the infusion at 1700 on 4/14. Determine the flow rate (gtts/min), and how long it will take for the infusion to complete?
A. 22 gtts/min; 9 hours
B. 42 gtts/min; 9 hours and 55 minutes
C. 11 gtts/min; 3 hours and 15 minutes
D. 3 gtts/min; 6 hours
The answer is: B. 42 gtts/min; 9 hours and 55 minutes
3. The healthcare provider ordered 500 mL of IV fluids to be infused at a rate of 150 mL/hr. The IV tubing set has a drop factor of 20 gtts/mL. You started the infusion at 0700 on 8/10. Determine the flow rate (gtts/min), and how long it will take for the infusion to complete?
A. 100 gtts/min; 10 hours and 15 minutes
B. 10 gtts/min; 6 hours and 40 minutes
C: 50 gtts/min; 3 hours and 20 minutes
D. 25 gtts/min; 3 hours
The answer is: C: 50 gtts/min; 3 hours and 20 minutes
4. The healthcare provider ordered 2.5 L of IV fluids to be infused at a rate of 125 mL/hr. The IV tubing set has a drop factor of 15 gtts/mL. You started the infusion at 2215 on 4/14. Determine the flow rate (gtts/min), and how long it will take for the infusion to complete
A. 18 gtts/min; 20 hours and 10 minutes
B. 9 gtts/min; 6 hours and 20 minutes
C. 15 gtts/min; 21 hours and 19 minutes
D. 31 gtts/min; 20 hours and 10 minutes
The answer is: D. 31 gtts/min; 20 hours and 10 minutes
5. The healthcare provider ordered 1000 mL of IV fluids to be infused at a rate of 125 mL/hr. The IV tubing set has a drop factor of 12 gtts/mL. You started the infusion at 0215 on 6/20. What time the infusion will be completed?
A. 0620 on 6/20
B. 1015 on 6/20
C. 1415 on 6/20
D. 1915 on 6/20
The answer is: B. 1015 on 6/20
6. The healthcare provider ordered 3 L of IV fluids to be infused at a rate of 175 mL/hr. The IV tubing set has a drop factor of 20 gtts/mL. You started the infusion at 0832 on 1/2. How long will it take for the infusion to complete?
A. 17 hours
B. 18 hours
C. 17 hours and 14 minutes
D. 13 hours and 10 minutes
The answer is: C. 17 hours and 14 minutes
7. The healthcare provider ordered 1500 mL of IV fluids to be infused at a rate of 100 mL/hr. The IV tubing set has a drop factor of 20 gtts/mL. You started the infusion at 1008 on 2/16. What time will be infusion be complete?
A. 0625 on 2/17
B. 0117 on 2/17
C. 1235 on 2/17
D. 0917 on 2/17
The answer is B: B. 0117 on 2/17
8. The healthcare provider ordered 500 mL of IV fluids to be infused at a rate of 50 mL/hr. The IV tubing set has a drop factor of 15 gtts/mL. You started the infusion at 0030 on 1/25. How long will it take for the infusion to complete?
A. 10 hours
B. 9 hours and 37 minutes
C. 9 hours and 56 minutes
D. 6 hours and 32 minutes
The answer is A: 10 hours
9. The healthcare provider ordered 1500 mL of IV fluids to be infused at a rate of 200 mL/hr. The IV tubing set has a drop factor of 20 gtts/mL. You started the infusion at 1204 on 9/10. What time will the infusion be completed?
A. 1932 on 9/10
B. 0019 on 9/11
C. 2232 on 9/10
D. 2342 on 9/10
The answer is: A. 1932 on 9/10
10. The healthcare provider ordered 1.5 L of IV fluids to be infused at a rate of 50 mL/hr. The IV tubing set has a drop factor of 15 gtts/mL. You started the infusion at 0800 on 7/4. How long will it take for the infusion to complete?
A. 10 hours
B. 28 hours and 58 minutes
C. 14 hours and 30 minutes
D. 28 hours and 51 minutes
The answer is: D. 28 hours and 51 minutes
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