Answer: 100 mL/hour.
IV calculation practice
IV Drip Rate and Infusion Rate Practice
IV rate questions often feel stressful because the wording changes. The structure stays the same: volume, time, and sometimes drop factor.
NurseDose Trainer helps nursing students practise IV calculation questions such as mL/hour and drops/min. These are study questions for exam preparation, not clinical instructions.
The key is to first decide what the question is asking for. Is it asking for an infusion pump rate in mL/hour, or a manual drip rate in drops/min?
mL/hour questions
- Find the total volume.
- Find the total time in hours.
- Divide volume by time.
- Round only according to the rules given by your program or exam.
Drops/min questions
- Find volume in mL.
- Find drop factor in drops/mL.
- Find time in minutes.
- Use: volume × drop factor ÷ time.
NurseDose Trainer is for educational practice only. Always follow your school, instructor, employer and local clinical policies for real medication-related decisions.
Practice examples
Answer: 31 drops/min if rounded to the nearest whole drop.
Answer: 500 mL/hour.
Practise in NurseDose Trainer
The app gives you short practice sessions, progress tracking, exam mode and step-by-step practice helpers so you can build confidence before a dosage calculation test.
FAQ
What is the difference between mL/hour and drops/min?
mL/hour is usually the pump rate. Drops/min is used for manual drip calculations and needs a drop factor.
Does NurseDose decide real IV rates?
No. NurseDose Trainer is educational practice only and must not be used for real patient care.
Can I practise both types?
Yes. NurseDose Trainer includes practice around infusion rates, drip rates and related dosage calculation topics.