Solve this plz- 155/hr to gtts/ml

dslpninla · Jul 4, 2011

It was part of a homewk assignmt from a cpne online prep. I dont know if im allowed to say specifically but im sure yall do. Waiting reply on final answer

cnmbfa · Jul 6, 2011

My answer was wrong so what did yall get? Thanks!

Maybe you didn't mean to come off as asking others to solve this for you, but I have a question: if that was your intetn, where will that get you? Rather than ask everyone else to do this, please go back to your book and reread how to do this.

Then practice using the formula at least ten times using a variety of volumes, times, and drop factors:

950 ml. over 7.5 hours, drop factor of 10

1400 ml. over 6 hours, drop faCTOR OF 15

250 ML. over 6 hours, drop factor of 60

90 ml. over 90 minutes, drop factor of 20

And so forth.

No one will be there to help you on NCLEX. The only way to learn this is to know the formula, and then to practice it over and over again.

Nursing is NOT easy an easy field--and it should'nt be. Nurses need to be SMART, able to do algebra, able to write cohenerent sentences, and possess high-level critical thinking skills. You will be caring for CRITICALLY ill persons, who need you to do your best. You have a choice: either step up, work hard, and do what it takes to learn how to do this, or go into a field where making a mistake has fewer consequences.

Yes, I am being a bit stern here. I am so tired of reading dozens of posts here from folks who want to find the fastest, easiest way to become an RN (or even an NP) that requires the least amount of work and brain stretching on their parts. It is NOT an easy job, and not everyone can do it. If you want it bad enough, work for it.

anjule18 · Jul 6, 2011

Maybe you didn't mean to come off as asking others to solve this for you, but I have a question: if that was your intetn, where will that get you? Rather than ask everyone else to do this, please go back to your book and reread how to do this.
Then practice using the formula at least ten times using a variety of volumes, times, and drop factors:
950 ml. over 7.5 hours, drop factor of 10
1400 ml. over 6 hours, drop faCTOR OF 15
250 ML. over 6 hours, drop factor of 60
90 ml. over 90 minutes, drop factor of 20
And so forth.
No one will be there to help you on NCLEX. The only way to learn this is to know the formula, and then to practice it over and over again.
Nursing is NOT easy an easy field--and it should'nt be. Nurses need to be SMART, able to do algebra, able to write cohenerent sentences, and possess high-level critical thinking skills. You will be caring for CRITICALLY ill persons, who need you to do your best. You have a choice: either step up, work hard, and do what it takes to learn how to do this, or go into a field where making a mistake has fewer consequences.
Yes, I am being a bit stern here. I am so tired of reading dozens of posts here from folks who want to find the fastest, easiest way to become an RN (or even an NP) that requires the least amount of work and brain stretching on their parts. It is NOT an easy job, and not everyone can do it. If you want it bad enough, work for it.

You are not being fair here. Who said she didn't do her homework? She was trying to figure out what went wrong. That's what we are here for!! I think you may have had a bad day so you taking it out on the wrong person, or thread.That was totally uncalled for. Also, I am a nurse!!!!Your comment people want to be a nurse,RN, without putting time into it?? The person who posted this thread is a nurse as well!! You went off on a whim, with alot of assumptions, you know you never assume in nursing. There is nothing easy about school. learning abroad or brick and morter. I applaud anyone for bettering themselves. My question is why did you feel the need to go on a LONG DISTANCE LEARNING forum if you have negative thoughts about it?

dslpninla · Jul 6, 2011

Maybe you didn't mean to come off as asking others to solve this for you, but I have a question: if that was your intetn, where will that get you? Rather than ask everyone else to do this, please go back to your book and reread how to do this.
Then practice using the formula at least ten times using a variety of volumes, times, and drop factors:
950 ml. over 7.5 hours, drop factor of 10
1400 ml. over 6 hours, drop faCTOR OF 15
250 ML. over 6 hours, drop factor of 60
90 ml. over 90 minutes, drop factor of 20
And so forth.
No one will be there to help you on NCLEX. The only way to learn this is to know the formula, and then to practice it over and over again.
Nursing is NOT easy an easy field--and it should'nt be. Nurses need to be SMART, able to do algebra, able to write cohenerent sentences, and possess high-level critical thinking skills. You will be caring for CRITICALLY ill persons, who need you to do your best. You have a choice: either step up, work hard, and do what it takes to learn how to do this, or go into a field where making a mistake has fewer consequences.
Yes, I am being a bit stern here. I am so tired of reading dozens of posts here from folks who want to find the fastest, easiest way to become an RN (or even an NP) that requires the least amount of work and brain stretching on their parts. It is NOT an easy job, and not everyone can do it. If you want it bad enough, work for it.

I am VERY sorry that you feel this way, but if you would take a moment to read any or all of my previous posts maybe you would learn a little more about me since it's apparent you haven't. You may call it stern, but that is NOT how your message came off. I too would think a bit before jumping to conclusions in assuming that i am not smart and making a blanket statement like those. Yes you have to be smart to be in the field of nursing, but does one question really put me out of the field? Most people on here are for building each other up, not breaking each other down. And since you are so opinionated, where were you to respond to people who write in asking questions such as "what is the nclex?" "is there a fastest way to get past this?" etc. I have become very close to a few people on here. We are working our butts off to attain a RN degree in addition to working full time and being a mother and wife among other things. No one sat through all the past tests with me or others that i am aware of. You dont know me and that is clear because anyone who does would not assume or suggest any of the ridiculous accusations that you have. It's pretty rude of you to jump to conclusions. Last time i checked, my sentences are in complete form and my grammar is correct. My misspellings are few but only on purpose to prove a point. My intent in the post was obviously not for you. You may have been a nurse for a long time, but i would bet almost anything that my bedside manner to friends AND strangers would be better than yours. Thank you for the comment, but if you don't have something nice to say, maybe you shouldn't say ANYTHING at all! :nurse:

2brn09 · Jul 6, 2011

I agree, WORDS are very powerful and I thought this forum is a community of caring nurses. Many times we judge people wrongly before we even know what they're saying. WOW! There are no dumb questions and we can all learn something from someone.

Double-Helix, BSN, RN · Jul 6, 2011

Do you know what the correct answer is now?

I don't even know what the question is asking you to do. Convert 155 ml/hr into gtts/ml? That's not even possible. The rate of the fluid has nothing to do with the drop factor of the tubing. Is it supposed to be gtts/minute?

Standard drop factors are 10, 15, 20, and 60 gtts/ml. 60 gtts/ml is also called microdrip tubing. 15 gtts/ml is known as standard tubing. You could calculate the drip rate based on any of those drop factors and get a different answer. Can you talk to your online instructor about this problem? It really doesn't make any sense to me.

dslpninla · Jul 6, 2011

Do you know what the correct answer is now?
I don't even know what the question is asking you to do. Convert 155 ml/hr into gtts/ml? That's not even possible. The rate of the fluid has nothing to do with the drop factor of the tubing. Is it supposed to be gtts/minute?
Standard drop factors are 10, 15, 20, and 60 gtts/ml. 60 gtts/ml is also called microdrip tubing. 15 gtts/ml is known as standard tubing. You could calculate the drip rate based on any of those drop factors and get a different answer. Can you talk to your online instructor about this problem? It really doesn't make any sense to me.

I knew what i had and the answer. I was correcting my confusion. I know about tubing, micro tubing, drop factors etc. The whole question was not posted, only the essentials necessary. The question was a bit confusing. There are some great people here who we bounce ideas off of and ask opinions of. I respect them and their hardwork. Thank you for the help. I appreciate it.