IV infusion rates worksheet with answers

Free printable IV infusion rates worksheet: 6 problems from easy to exam level, with an answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF.

New worksheetPractise online with hints

For teachers: free to print, copy and use in class. Every new worksheet has new values and its own answer key. A link to ExamProblems on your course page is appreciated.

Name: ____________________   Date: ____________

1.Easy
V = ?150 mL/h12 h

A pump runs at 150 mL/h. How many millilitres V are infused during 12 hours?

150 mL/h12 h
V = mL
2.Easy
V = ?120 mL/h5 h

A pump runs at 120 mL/h. How many millilitres V are infused during 5 hours?

120 mL/h5 h
V = mL
3.Medium
1000 mL15 gtt/mL6 h? gtt/min

Infuse 1000 mL over 6 hours with a giving set of 15 gtt/mL. Find the drip rate R in drops per minute. Round to the nearest whole number.

1000 mL6 h15 gtt/mL
R = gtt/min
4.Medium
1000 mL15 gtt/mL12 h? gtt/min

Infuse 1000 mL over 12 hours with a giving set of 15 gtt/mL. Find the drip rate R in drops per minute. Round to the nearest whole number.

1000 mL12 h15 gtt/mL
R = gtt/min
5.Hard
400 mL60 gtt/mL25 gtt/mint = ? h

A drip runs at 25 gtt/min through a set of 60 gtt/mL. There are 400 mL left in the bag. How many hours t until it is empty?

25 gtt/min60 gtt/mL400 mL
t = h
6.Hard
200 mg100 mL20 mL/h? mg/h

A bag contains 200 mg of a drug in 100 mL and runs at 20 mL/h. How many milligrams per hour D does the patient receive?

200 mg/100 mL20 mL/h
D = mg/h

Answer key

  1. 1. V = 1800 mL
  2. 2. V = 600 mL
  3. 3. R = 42 gtt/min
  4. 4. R = 21 gtt/min
  5. 5. t = 16 h
  6. 6. D = 40 mg/h

Full step-by-step solutions: practise this topic on examproblems.com.