Exam 3: Measurement and Dosage Calculations

Which unit is used to calculate body surface area (BSA)?

When converting milligrams to grams, __________________ the number of milligrams by ____________.

A(n) _______________________ is a number written with both a whole number and a fraction.

The physician orders heparin 7000 units to be administered subcutaneously, and the dose available is 10,000 units per mL. You give the patient ______________ mL.

To convert a Celsius temperature to the Fahrenheit scale, multiply the Celsius temperature by _______________ and then add _____________.

Which factors is NOT a reason that pediatric doses of medication are different from doses prescribed for adults?

Which is the freezing point of water on the Fahrenheit temperature scale?

Which is an example of an improper fraction?

Which is an example of a mixed number?

Which is the correct metric weight for a person who weighs 165 lb?

What is the formula used to calculate flow rate?

A(n) _____________________ is a graphic device showing the relationship between numerical values to estimate the body surface of a child according to height and weight.

A(n) ___________________ fraction is a fraction in which the value of the numerator is greater than or equal to the value of the denominator.

When using a nomogram, a straight line is drawn from which of the following to find a child's BSA?

If the last number in rounding is greater than 5, round ________.

Which is a graphic device showing the relationship between numerical values designed to estimate the body surface of a child according to height and weight?

When calculating intravenous (IV) flow rate, the calibration of the tubing (drop factor) is expressed in _________________.

Round medications to the ____________________ place.

Which describes where the drop factor would be found when administering IV fluids?

A math problem answer must always be labeled with the appropriate ________________________.