WGU D441 MEDICATION DOSAGE
CALCULATIONS TEST QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Stands for Body Surface Area.
this calculation is used for chemo patients and pedi.
Reduces Errors when done in sq root. - CORRECT ANSWER What is BSA?
square root of wt and height in kg and cm. over 3600 - CORRECT ANSWER What is
formula 1 for BSA?
square root of wt and height in lbs and inces. over 3131 - CORRECT ANSWER What
is formula 2 for BSA?
3131 - CORRECT ANSWER Inches and Lbs uses what number in the sq root?
3600 - CORRECT ANSWER Kg and CM uses what number in the sq root?
m squared - CORRECT ANSWER What is the unit for BSA?
,Used in the past to calculate Child Dose. They are now phased out since they
arent accurate based on childs age. - CORRECT ANSWER Frieds Rule and Youngs
Rule
Hypodermic
Tuberculin
Insulin - CORRECT ANSWER What are the three types of syringes?
Tip-holds the needle
Barrel=measurement of dosages
Plunger=Pushes or pulls meds - CORRECT ANSWER What are the parts of a
syringe?
needle designed to twist and lock to syringe - CORRECT ANSWER Luer Lok Tip
needle that is pushed on - CORRECT ANSWER Plain Tip
Larger Syringe used for Irrigation - CORRECT ANSWER Catheter Tip
Liquid and Powder - CORRECT ANSWER What two forms do parental meds come
in?
Holds liquid meds
1 time use
, will break at the neck
liquid removed with syringe and needle - CORRECT ANSWER What is an ampule?
round cylinder
hold liquid
some are single or multi use
air injected to equal amount of solution withdrawn - CORRECT ANSWER What is a
vial?
powder on bottom, diluent on top. Push to mix. - CORRECT ANSWER Mixovial
Meant for one use
Come with out a needle or a plunger - CORRECT ANSWER Prefilled Syringes
Most hosp only allow this type. Prevent infection - CORRECT ANSWER Single Use
Syringes
Hub= attaches to the syringe
Shaft= Length of the needle
Bevel=Sharp, enters the patient - CORRECT ANSWER What are the parts of a
needle?
Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER What is another name for the size of the needle?
CALCULATIONS TEST QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Stands for Body Surface Area.
this calculation is used for chemo patients and pedi.
Reduces Errors when done in sq root. - CORRECT ANSWER What is BSA?
square root of wt and height in kg and cm. over 3600 - CORRECT ANSWER What is
formula 1 for BSA?
square root of wt and height in lbs and inces. over 3131 - CORRECT ANSWER What
is formula 2 for BSA?
3131 - CORRECT ANSWER Inches and Lbs uses what number in the sq root?
3600 - CORRECT ANSWER Kg and CM uses what number in the sq root?
m squared - CORRECT ANSWER What is the unit for BSA?
,Used in the past to calculate Child Dose. They are now phased out since they
arent accurate based on childs age. - CORRECT ANSWER Frieds Rule and Youngs
Rule
Hypodermic
Tuberculin
Insulin - CORRECT ANSWER What are the three types of syringes?
Tip-holds the needle
Barrel=measurement of dosages
Plunger=Pushes or pulls meds - CORRECT ANSWER What are the parts of a
syringe?
needle designed to twist and lock to syringe - CORRECT ANSWER Luer Lok Tip
needle that is pushed on - CORRECT ANSWER Plain Tip
Larger Syringe used for Irrigation - CORRECT ANSWER Catheter Tip
Liquid and Powder - CORRECT ANSWER What two forms do parental meds come
in?
Holds liquid meds
1 time use
, will break at the neck
liquid removed with syringe and needle - CORRECT ANSWER What is an ampule?
round cylinder
hold liquid
some are single or multi use
air injected to equal amount of solution withdrawn - CORRECT ANSWER What is a
vial?
powder on bottom, diluent on top. Push to mix. - CORRECT ANSWER Mixovial
Meant for one use
Come with out a needle or a plunger - CORRECT ANSWER Prefilled Syringes
Most hosp only allow this type. Prevent infection - CORRECT ANSWER Single Use
Syringes
Hub= attaches to the syringe
Shaft= Length of the needle
Bevel=Sharp, enters the patient - CORRECT ANSWER What are the parts of a
needle?
Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER What is another name for the size of the needle?
