HOSA MEDICAL MATH TEST
C
STUDY GUIDE EXAM
LO
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
YC
VERIFIED ANSWERS 100%
GUARANTEED PASS A+
D
GRADED
U
ST
, Basic dosage calculation formula
(desired dose ÷ amount on hand) × volume = dose [units/mL]
IV drop rate formula
(volume[mL] ÷ time[min]) × drop factor [gtts/ml] = flow rate [gtts/min]
IV mL rate formula
(volume[mL] ÷ time[hr]) = flow rate [mL/hr]
K
Dosage calculation by weight
C
weight (kg) × dosage (kg) = required dosage
LO
Amount in IV fluid
(concentration % ÷ 100) × volume [mL] = dosage amount [g]
Body Surface Area (BSA) calculation metric
YC
√(height [cm] × weight [kg]) ÷ 3600
Body Surface Area (BSA) calculation english
√(height [in] × weight [lb]) ÷ 3131
D
Normal Saline (NS)
0.9% NaCl
U
Degree conversion
ST
°C=(oF-32) 5/9
°F=(oC)9/5 + 32
1 kilogram
1000 grams
1 gram
1000 milligrams