IV Rate Practice Problems

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IV Rate Practice Problems
Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem.
-KCl 20 mEq in 150 mL D₅W to infuse over 2 hours

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Definitions:

Collision Theory

A theory that proposes chemical reactions occur and proceed at a certain rate based on the concentration, velocity, and orientation of reacting particles during collisions.

Rate Of Formation

The speed at which a product is created in a chemical reaction, usually measured in moles per liter per second.

High-energy Particles

Particles that possess energy significantly greater than average, often referring to subatomic particles such as protons, neutrons, and cosmic rays.

Accumulated Degree Hours

A measurement unit for the thermal energy accumulated, used in forensic entomology to estimate the time since death based on insect development.