Order Entry & ProcessingQuestion 92 of 100
A 500 mL IV bag is running at 50 mL/hr. How long will the bag last?
a.5 hours
b.10 hours
c.12.5 hours
d.25 hours
Explanation
Infusion time = volume / rate = 500 mL / 50 mL/hr = 10 hours. Answering 25 hours comes from dividing by 20 mL/hr, and answering 5 hours comes from dividing only half the bag by the rate.
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