Flow Rate Calculations and Rounding

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the flow rate of an IV solution by dividing the total volume by the number of hours. It provides examples using both a calculator and manual long division, highlighting the importance of rounding to the nearest whole number. The tutorial also discusses how the flow rate is used to determine drops per minute, offering a comprehensive understanding of the process.

What is the basic formula to calculate the flow rate of an IV solution?

• Total volume divided by total hours

• Total hours divided by total volume

• Total volume multiplied by total hours

• Total volume plus total hours

If you have a 1200 ml IV solution to infuse over 8 hours, what is the flow rate in ml per hour?

• 200 ml per hour

• 100 ml per hour

• 250 ml per hour

• 150 ml per hour

When performing long division for 1200 divided by 8, what is the first step?

• Divide 8 by 12

• Add 8 to 12

• Subtract 8 from 12

• Multiply 8 by 12

What should you do if the quotient does not come out perfectly when calculating flow rate?

• Round to the nearest whole number

• Leave it as a decimal

• Multiply by 10

• Divide by 10

In the example of an 800 ml IV solution over 6 hours, what is the flow rate rounded to the nearest whole number?

• 140 ml per hour

• 135 ml per hour

• 133 ml per hour

• 130 ml per hour

What is the rule for rounding when the digit in the tenths place is 5 or more?

• Leave as is

• Round up

• Multiply by 2

• Round down

During long division of 800 by 6, what is the remainder after the first subtraction?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 2

Why is it important to round down when truncating decimals in flow rate calculations?

• To avoid errors

• To decrease the value

• To increase the value

• To make calculations easier

What is the final step in long division when calculating flow rate by hand?

• Add a zero to the quotient

• Subtract the remainder

• Divide the remainder by 2

• Multiply the quotient by 10

What is the significance of rounding in flow rate calculations?

• It increases the flow rate

• It ensures accuracy

• It simplifies the process

• It is not important