How long would it take to administer exactly 500 ml of fluid through an iv with a drop factor of 30 gtt/ml if the drip rate is 60 gtt/min?

Answer : The time taken will be 25 min.

Explanation :

First we have to determine the amount of fluid.

As, 1 mL contains 30 gtt

So, 500 mL contains

Now we have to determine the time taken.

As, 60 gtt takes time = 1 min

So, 1500 gtt takes time =

Therefore, the time taken will be 25 min.