Directions: Determine the Following in Drops Per Minute Using the Drop

question 25

Short Answer

Directions: Determine the following in drops per minute using the drop factor provided.
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500 mL D5W is infusing at a rate of 25 macrogtt/min. The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL. How long will it take for the IV to infuse? (Express time in hours and minutes.): _____

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable expenses are deducted, showing the revenue available to cover fixed expenses and provide profit.

Operating Leverage

A measure of how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income, demonstrating the effect of fixed costs on profits.

Contribution Margin

The difference between the sales price of a product and its variable costs, used to cover fixed costs and profit.

Sales Mix

The composition of different products or services sold by a company, which can significantly impact profitability based on the varying margins of each item.