Insulin Drip Calculations Quiz

What is the infusion rate in milliliters per hour if a patient needs to receive 2 units of insulin per hour from a bag containing 100 units in 100 ml?

• 2 ml/hr

• 1 ml/hr

• 3 ml/hr

• 4 ml/hr

For a prescription of 12 units per hour, what is the infusion rate if the insulin bag contains 125 units in 250 ml?

• 26 ml/hr

• 24 ml/hr

• 22 ml/hr

• 20 ml/hr

How many hours will it take to infuse a 250 ml bag at a rate of 24 ml per hour?

• 8 hours

• 10 hours

• 14 hours

• 12 hours

After calculating the infusion time, how many additional minutes are needed beyond the full hours?

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 25 minutes

What is the total infusion time for the second problem, including both hours and minutes?

• 10 hours and 30 minutes

• 10 hours and 25 minutes

• 10 hours and 20 minutes

• 10 hours and 15 minutes