Question

The insulin drip (continuous insulin infusion) is infusing at 1.5 mL per hour. There are 100 units of regular insulin in 100 mL of 0.9% NaCl. How many units of insulin will the client receive per hour?

Answer 1

1.5 units

Explanation:

The given information is as follow

Infusion Rate = 1.5mL/Hr

Infusion Units = x (Not Given)

Insulin Present = 100mL

Units Present = 100 units

Duration = 1Hr

To find the answer we will first find out how much insulin will be consumed in an hour.

Since rate of infusion is 1.5mL/Hr and the time duration is 1Hr, then the total infusion volume can be found by

`rate * time\\ 1.5mL/Hr * 1Hr\\ 1.5mL`

Now we need to find out how many units there are in 1.5mL of insulin.

To find this answer we use the idea of ratios

`(100units)/(100mL) = (x)/(1.5mL) \\ x = 1.5units`