HOSA Medical Math Test Study Guide
WITH 35 questions and correct answers.
HOSA Medical Math Test Study Guide
WITH 35 questions and correct answers.
Basic dosage calculation formula - ANSWER (desired dose ÷ amount on hand) × volume = dose
[units/mL]
IV drop rate formula - ANSWER (volume[mL] ÷ time[min]) × drop factor [gtts/ml] = flow rate [gtts/min]
IV mL rate formula - ANSWER (volume[mL] ÷ time[hr]) = flow rate [mL/hr]
Dosage calculation by weight - ANSWER weight (kg) × dosage (kg) = required dosage
Amount in IV fluid - ANSWER (concentration % ÷ 100) × volume [mL] = dosage amount [g]
Body Surface Area (BSA) calculation metric - ANSWER √(height [cm] × weight [kg]) ÷ 3600
Body Surface Area (BSA) calculation english - ANSWER √(height [in] × weight [lb]) ÷ 3131
Normal Saline (NS) - ANSWER 0.9% NaCl
Degree conversion - ANSWER °C=(oF-32) 5/9
°F=(oC)9/5 + 32
1 kilogram - ANSWER 1000 grams
1 gram - ANSWER 1000 milligrams
