IV Medication Calculation Techniques

This video tutorial explains how to calculate the drops per minute for IV medications. It introduces the formula: drops per minute equals the rate in milliliters per hour times the drop factor divided by 60. The video provides a detailed example, demonstrating how to apply the formula to calculate the drops per minute when infusing one liter over eight hours with a drop factor of 10. The final result is rounded to 21 drops per minute.

What is the main topic of this video?

• Understanding algebraic expressions

• Exploring calculus concepts

• Calculating drops for IV medications

• Learning about geometry

Which formula is used to calculate drops per minute for IV medications?

• Drops per minute = rate in milliliters per hour times drop factor divided by 60

• Drops per minute = rate in liters per minute times drop factor divided by 60

• Drops per minute = rate in liters per hour times drop factor divided by 60

• Drops per minute = rate in milliliters per minute times drop factor divided by 60

In the given problem, how many milliliters are in one liter?

• 500 milliliters

• 1000 milliliters

• 2000 milliliters

• 1500 milliliters

What is the drop factor mentioned in the problem?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

How many milliliters per hour is the rate calculated for the electronic IV pump?

• 175 milliliters per hour

• 125 milliliters per hour

• 100 milliliters per hour

• 150 milliliters per hour

What is the purpose of calculating the rate in milliliters per hour?

• To determine the total volume of medication

• To measure the patient's heart rate

• To calculate the patient's blood pressure

• To set the rate on an electronic IV pump

What is the final calculated drops per minute after rounding?

• 21 drops per minute

• 22 drops per minute

• 19 drops per minute

• 20 drops per minute

Why is it necessary to round the final drops per minute?

• To make it easier for the nurse

• To ensure accuracy in medication delivery

• To match the IV pump settings

• To simplify the calculation

What is the result of multiplying 125 by 10 in the final calculation?

• 1,000

• 1,750

• 1,250

• 1,500