Question

question 1 of 5, step 1 of 6
order: ns 500 ml iv for 2.5 h at 200 ml/h
drop factor: 10 gtt/ml
step 1 of 6: calculate the original flow rate in gtt/min
answer
gtt/min

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mL/h to mL/min

We know that 1 hour = 60 minutes. Given the rate is 200 mL/h. So, to convert to mL/min, we divide by 60. $200\div60=\frac{200}{60}=\frac{10}{3}$ mL/min.

Step2: Calculate gtt/min

The drop - factor is 10 gtt/mL. To find the flow rate in gtt/min, we multiply the rate in mL/min by the drop - factor. So, $\frac{10}{3}\times10=\frac{100}{3}\approx33.33$ gtt/min.

Answer:

$\frac{100}{3}\text{ gtt/min}$ (or approximately 33.33 gtt/min)