An infusion set delivers 15 drops/mL. The infusion is running at 10 mL/hr. How many drops/hr...

An infusion set delivers 15 drops/mL. The infusion is running at 10 mL/hr. How many drops/hr will the patient receive?

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Given 15 drops per 1ml

ie, in 1ml - There is 15 drops

The infusion is running at 10ml per hour

ie, at the end of 1hr 10ml is infused

1ml contains 15 drops

Therefore 10ml contains = 10 x 15 drops

=150 drops

Hence the patient will receive 150drops/hour

Nightingale answered 1 year ago

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