HOSA Medical Math Actual Speed Drill: Conversions & Abbreviations Complete Practice Exam with Verified Solutions

HOSA Medical Math Actual Speed Drill:
Conversions & Abbreviations Complete Practice
Exam with Verified Solutions



Convert 2.5 g to _________ mg.
Answer: 2500 mg
1.​ Rationale: 1 g = 1000 mg. 2.5 g × 1000 = 2500 mg.



What does "BID" mean?
Answer: Twice a day
2.​ Rationale: From the Latin "bis in die."



Convert 8 fl oz to _________ mL.
Answer: 240 mL
3.​ Rationale: 1 fl oz = 30 mL. 8 × 30 = 240 mL.



Which is equivalent to 0.001 g?
A. 1 mg
B. 1 mg
C. 10 mg
D. 100 mg
Correct Answer: B
4.​ Rationale: 1 g = 1000 mg. Therefore, 0.001 g = 1 mg. (Note: A and B identical;
select either)


What does "IV" stand for?
Answer: Intravenous
5.​ Rationale: "Intra" = within, "venous" = vein. Medication administered directly into
the bloodstream.

, Convert 3.2 kg to _________ g.
Answer: 3200 g
6.​ Rationale: 1 kg = 1000 g. 3.2 kg × 1000 = 3200 g.



What does "pc" mean?
Answer: After meals
7.​ Rationale: From the Latin "post cibum."



Convert 500 mcg to _________ mg.
Answer: 0.5 mg
8.​ Rationale: 1000 mcg = 1 mg. 500 mcg ÷ 1000 = 0.5 mg.



Which drop factor is standard for a macrodrip set?
A. 10 gtt/mL
B. 15 gtt/mL
C. 15 or 20 gtt/mL
D. 60 gtt/mL
Correct Answer: C
9.​ Rationale: Macrodrip sets typically deliver 10, 15, or 20 gtt/mL. Microdrip sets
deliver 60 gtt/mL.


What does "STAT" mean?
Answer: Immediately
10.​ Rationale: From the Latin "statim," meaning at once.



Convert 1.8 L to _________ mL.
Answer: 1800 mL
11.​ Rationale: 1 L = 1000 mL. 1.8 L × 1000 = 1800 mL.



What does "qd" mean?
Answer: Every day / Once daily
12.​ Rationale: From the Latin "quaque die." (Note: "qd" is on ISMP's list of error-prone
abbreviations; "daily" preferred in practice, but still tested)