AIIMS Delhi NO- 2019
Nursing Foundation
Easy
A nurse is asked to give 1000 ml of normal saline at flow rate of 125 ml per hour. How much time it will take to complete this fluid?
Appeared in: AIIMS Delhi NO- 2019
Explanation
- The question requires a basic calculation to determine the total time for an IV infusion.
- The fundamental formula to use is: Total Infusion Time = Total Volume to be Infused ÷ Hourly Flow Rate.
- Given a total volume of 1000 mL and a flow rate of 125 mL/hour, the calculation is straightforward.
- Calculation: 1000 mL ÷ 125 mL/hr = 8 hours.
- This means the entire 1000 mL of fluid will be administered over a period of 8 hours.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option B: Calculating 1000 mL / 6 hours would mean the flow rate is approximately 167 mL/hr, which is not the prescribed rate.
- Option C: Calculating 1000 mL / 10 hours gives a flow rate of 100 mL/hr, which is slower than the prescribed rate of 125 mL/hr.
- Option D: Calculating 1000 mL / 12 hours gives a flow rate of approximately 83.3 mL/hr, which is significantly slower than the prescribed rate.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: Knowing IV Fluid Infusion Time Calculation helps nurses interpret findings accurately and avoid errors in routine assessment, medication administration, and patient teaching.
- Accurate calculation of infusion times is a critical nursing skill to ensure patient safety and therapeutic effectiveness.
- Administering fluids too quickly can lead to fluid overload, especially in patients with cardiac or renal compromise. Administering them too slowly can delay treatment and lead to dehydration or sub-therapeutic medication levels.
- Nurses must be able to perform these calculations without a calculator in emergency situations and to double-check the programming of infusion pumps.
How to Approach the Question
- First, identify the information provided in the question: Total Volume (1000 mL) and Flow Rate (125 mL/hour).
- Next, determine what the question is asking for: the total time of the infusion.
- Recall the standard formula for calculating infusion time: Time = Volume / Rate.
- Substitute the given values into the formula: Time = 1000 / 125.
- Perform the division to find the answer.
- Compare your calculated answer with the options provided to select the correct one.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: IV Fluid Infusion Time Calculation
- Stem keywords: 1000 ml, normal saline, flow rate, 125 ml per hour
- Lead-in keywords: How much time
Question ID
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Reference Book
E6 Pharmacology Nurses Shanbhag 3e p. 54-56
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