RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1610 of 2368

An infant needs a small, precise volume of IV fluid delivered by gravity. Which tubing is most appropriate?

  1. Macrodrip tubing with a drop factor of 10 drops per milliliter
  2. Macrodrip tubing with a drop factor of 15 drops per milliliter
  3. Macrodrip tubing with a drop factor of 20 drops per milliliter
  4. Microdrip tubing with a drop factor of 60 drops per milliliter
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Correct answer: Microdrip tubing with a drop factor of 60 drops per milliliter

Microdrip tubing delivers precise amounts in small drops to children and infants. Macrodrip tubing is typically used for general adult solutions.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Math Calculations: IV INFUSION BY GRAVITY. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026