Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Centimeters squared 
B)  Kilograms squared 
C)  Meters squared 
D)  Pounds squared

Question 2

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

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Question 3

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

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The answer of A(n) _______________________ is a number written with...

Question 4

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.

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The answer of The physician orders heparin 7000 units to...

Question 5

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

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The answer of To convert a Celsius temperature to the...

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Infants have a larger percentage of water in the body. 
B)  Children metabolize drugs faster. 
C)  Infants and children have immature physiological responses to absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. 
D)  Infants have an underdeveloped immune system.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  0ºF 
B)  100ºF 
C)  32ºF 
D)  212ºF

Question 8

Which is an example of an improper fraction?

Accepted Answer

A)  4/5 
B)  5/4 
C)  1 1/5 
D)  1.75

Question 9

Which is an example of a mixed number?

Accepted Answer

A)  3/4 
B)  4/3 
C)  1 1/2 
D)  1.5

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  1650 kg 
B)  16.5 kg 
C)  75 kg 
D)  750 kg

Question 11

What is the formula used to calculate flow rate?

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The answer of What is the formula used to calculate...

Question 12

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.

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Question 13

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

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Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  BMI, height 
B)  Age, weight 
C)  Height, weight 
D)  Growth percentile, height

Question 15

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

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The answer of If the last number in rounding is...

Question 16

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nomogram 
B)  BSA graph 
C)  Drug dose grid 
D)  Pediatric weight graph

Question 17

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

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The answer of When calculating intravenous (IV) flow rate, the...

Question 18

Round medications to the ____________________ place.

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The answer of Round medications to the ____________________ place....

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  On the package insert for the medication 
B)  In a PDR 
C)  On the package containing the tubing 
D)  On the physician's order sheet

Question 20

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

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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 .