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HOSA Medical Math Test Final.
Question 1: Basic dosage calculation formula
CORRECT ANSWER : (desired dose ÷ amount on hand) ×
volume = dose [units/mL]
Question 2: IV drop rate formula
CORRECT ANSWER : (volume[mL] ÷ time[min]) × drop factor
[gtts/ml] = flow rate [gtts/min]
Question 3: IV mL rate formula
CORRECT ANSWER : (volume[mL] ÷ time[hr]) = flow rate
[mL/hr]
Question 4: Dosage calculation by weight
CORRECT ANSWER : weight (kg) × dosage (kg) = required
dosage
Question 5: Amount in IV fluid
CORRECT ANSWER : (concentration % ÷ 100) × volume [mL]
= dosage amount [g]
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Question 6: Body Surface Area (BSA) calculation metric
CORRECT ANSWER : √(height [cm] × weight [kg]) ÷ 3600
Question 7: Body Surface Area (BSA) calculation english
CORRECT ANSWER : √(height [in] × weight [lb]) ÷ 3131
Question 8: Normal Saline (NS)
CORRECT ANSWER : 0.9% NaCl
Question 9: Degree conversion
CORRECT ANSWER : °C=(oF-32) 5/9, °F=(oC)9/5 + 32
Question 10: 1 kilogram
CORRECT ANSWER : 1000 grams
Question 11: 1 gram
CORRECT ANSWER : 1000 milligrams
Question 12: 1 milligram
CORRECT ANSWER : 1000 micrograms
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Question 13: 1 kilogram (weight)
CORRECT ANSWER : 2.2 pounds
Question 14: 1 pound (weight)
CORRECT ANSWER : 16 ounces
Question 15: 1 cubic meter
CORRECT ANSWER : 1000 cubic decimeters
Question 16: 1 cubic decimeter
CORRECT ANSWER : 1000 cubic centimeters
Question 17: 1 cubic centimeter
CORRECT ANSWER : 1000 cubic millimeters
Question 18: 1 liter
CORRECT ANSWER : 1000 milliliters
Question 19: 1 deciliter
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