BSN 215 - Sherpath - IV Administration of Fluids and Medications by Gravity

Which device regulates the rate of infusion via gravity?

Infusion pump

Spike

Tubing

Clamp

Clamp

Which information would the nurse require to calculate the drops per minute?

Patient allergies

Tubing drop factor

Type of clamp

Medication

Tubing drop factor

Which complication can occur when administering intravenous (IV) fluids at an incorrect rate?

Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Infiltration

Catheter occlusion

Fluid overload

Dehydration

Phlebitis

Infiltration

Fluid overload

Dehydration

The nurse is preparing to administer levofloxacin 500 mg in 150 mL intravenously (IV) over 60 minutes via gravity. The tubing provides 20 gtt/mL. Using dimensional analysis, calculate the drop rate per minute.

Round the answer to the nearest whole number, if applicable.

50 gtt/min

The nurse is preparing to administer ceftriaxone 1 g in 50 mL intravenously (IV) over 60 minutes via gravity. The tubing provides 10 gtt/mL. Using dimensional analysis, calculate the drop rate per minute.

Round the answer to the nearest whole number, if applicable.

8 gtt/min

The nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1 gram IV in 50 mL over 60 minutes via gravity. The tubing provides 15 gtt/mL. Using the basic formula method, calculate the drop rate per minute.

Round the answer to the nearest whole number, if applicable.

13 gtt/min