quiz
On the refill instructions of a prescription, what does NR stand for?
No refills
how would you write 24 in roman numerals
XXIV
how is 45% written as a decimal
0.45
A health care worker is told to mix a solution of bleach and water in a ratio of 1 : 10. Which of the following demonstrates this ratio?
1 cup of bleach, 10 cup of water
A patient had two speech therapy sessions this week. The first was 45 minutes and the second was 35 minutes. How much time did the patient spend in therapy this week?
1 hour, 20 minutes
A meeting lasted from 11:15 AM until 1:00 PM. How long was the meeting?
1 hour, 45 minutes
What is 3/12 reduced to lowest terms?
1/4
Which of the following proportions is parallel?
100 mg : 1 tablet :: 500 mg : X tablets
What is 38°C in Fahrenheit? Use the equation °F = (°C × 1.8) + 32.
100.4°F
What is the boiling point on the Centigrade scale?
100°
What is 2:30 PM in military time?
1430
if there are 15 patients on a hospital wing, what number of patients represent 100%?
16
What is 5:00 PM in military time?
1700
A patient weighs 154 pounds. She must receive medication in the amount of 25 mg/kg/day. How many milligrams of medication should she take each day? Remember that 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds.
1750 mg per day
Which of the following proportions is parallel?
2 g : 1 capsule :: 10 g : X capsules
An appointment lasted from 2:30 PM until 5:15 PM. How long was the appointment?
2 hours, 45 minutes
What is the boiling point on the Fahrenheit scale?
212°
A patient weighs 176 pounds. He must receive medication in the amount of 30 mg/kg/day. How many milligrams of medication should he take each day? Remember that 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds.
2400 mg per day
A health care worker is asked to infuse 500 milliliters of medication into a patient over a period of 5 hours, using a 15-drip set. What is the drip rate? Use the equation Drip Rate = Milliliters of Fluid x Drip Set / Minutes of Infusion.
25 drops per min
Which of the following ratios is reduced to lowest terms?
3 : 16
What is the freezing point on the Fahrenheit scale?
32
What is 103°F in Centigrade? Use the equation °C = (°F - 32) ÷ 1.8.
39.4°C
A patient must take 300 milligrams of medication at lunch. The medication is available in capsules of 60 milligrams each. How many capsules should the patient take?
5 capsules
A speech therapist saw 8 patients on Monday, 14 on Tuesday, 12 on Wednesday, 7 on Thursday, and 4 on Friday. What is the average number of patients the therapist saw each day this week?
9
What is a mathematical average?
A number that represents a set of numbers
On a TPR graph, what will be shown for a temperature taken orally?
A plain dot
Which of the following is NOT an example of output?
Blood platelet IV
Parenteral medication is often administered through which of the following routes?
By syringe
Which of the following is NOT a reason to estimate?
Deciding exactly how many of something you need.
On a prescription, what is the Sig?
Directions for taking the medication
In a proportion, what are the two outer terms called?
Extremes
How is output measured?
Graduated containers or bags
What is the mathematical equation for determining drip rate?
Milliliters of Fluid × Drip Set ÷ Minutes of Infusion
Which of the following is true of intake?
Oral intake may need to be estimated
On a TPR graph, what does PO stand for?
Postoperative
A proportion is an equation that shows the equality between two ____.
Ratios
What is the rule for solving proportions?
Round the prices to the nearest dollar, add them without a calculator, and decide if the purchase seems reasonable enough to pursue
Which symbol usually precedes medication instruction on a prescription?
Rx
Which of the following is true of an intake and output chart?
The daily intake should be almost the same and the daily output.
What caution is written on all prescription medication labels?
The medication should not be dispensed without a prescription.
On a medication label, what is the NDC?
The national code that identifies the drug
What is drip set?
The number of drops it takes to equal 1 milliliter
Why are intake and output charts important?
To prevent dehydration or over-hydration
What is the purpose of a TPR graph?
Visual diagram of patient vital signs
what is the first step of adding 12.65+30.75
align the decimal points
A medication's trade name is that same as which of the following?
brand name
what is the bottom number in a fraction
denominator
most common numerical system
hindu-arabic
what is first step in solving a fraction problem
make the denominators the same
In a proportion, what are the two middle terms called?
means
Which is the top number in a fraction?
numerator
what is organized system of counting?
numerical system
Which of the following is NOT an example of intake?
pear slices
What shows a relationship between like values?
ratio
which of the following is not going to help you overcome math anexity
refusing to do the work because it's difficult
what place value is "3" in 0.3?
tenths