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IV Rate and Dosage Calculation Foundations

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Question 1 of 5foundational

Which drop factor (gtt/mL) is characteristic of a microdrip (minidrip) IV tubing set?

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Question 2 of 5foundational

An IV of 1000 mL is ordered to infuse over 10 hours. What is the flow rate in mL/hr?

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Question 3 of 5foundational

Which term describes the number of drops per minute a nurse counts to regulate a gravity-flow IV?

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Question 4 of 5intermediate

Which comparison between a microdrip set and a macrodrip set is accurate?

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Question 5 of 5intermediate

Which change would most likely increase the calculated gtt/min for a gravity IV?

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