STUDY GUIDE FOR MATH AND DRUG CALCULATIONS FOR NURSING STUDENTS

Rules for Rounding Rules for rounding were developed based on best practice evidence in current drug calculation texts and recommendations from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. In the event of any type of calculation that is not covered by this policy then faculty are directed to include clear directions for rounding on the quiz, midterm, or final exam affected by this event. Round drops to nearest WHOLE number If you have 24.42 gtts/min, the answer will be 24 gtts/min If you have 24.51 gtts/min, the answer will be 25 gtts/min Round weights (kg), infusion rates, and dosages (ml, mg, mcg, etc.) to the nearest TENTHS place If you have 3.4445 ml, the answer will be 3.4 ml If you have 3.4664 ml, the answer will be 3.5 ml If you have 4.544 kg, the answer will be 4.5 kg If you have 4.557 kg, the answer will be 4.6 kg If you have 10.434 mg, the answer will be 10.4 mg If you have 10.475 mg. the answer will be 10.5 mg If you have 24.42 ml/hr, the answer will be 24.4 ml/hr If you have 24.56 ml/hr, the answer will be 24.6 ml/hr