Chapter 24(Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight) Morris - Calculate with Confidence 8th Edition

Chapter 24(Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation
Based on Weight) Morris - Calculate with Confidence
8th Edition

,Chapter 24(Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation
Based on Weight) Morris - Calculate with Confidence 8th
Edition



COMPLETION

1. Directions: Using the West nomogram, determine the body surface area (BSA) for a child
with the height and weight given.
32 inches and 25 lb: m2

ANS: 0.54

PTS: 1 MSC: Calculation Based on Weight

2. Directions: Using the West nomogram, determine the body surface area (BSA) for a child
with the height and weight given.
80 cm and 11 kg: m2

ANS: 0.5

PTS: 1 MSC: Calculation Based on Weight

3. Directions: Using the West nomogram, determine the body surface area (BSA) for a child
with the height and weight given.
22 inches and 10 lb: m2

ANS: 0.27

PTS: 1 MSC: Calculation Based on Weight

4. Directions: Using the West nomogram, determine the body surface area (BSA) for a child
with the height and weight given.
170 cm and 50 kg: m2

ANS: 1.55

PTS: 1 MSC: Calculation Based on Weight

5. Directions: Use the appropriate formula to determine BSA. Express answer to the nearest
hundredth.
An adult who measures 175 cm and weighs 85 kg: m2

ANS: 2.03

PTS: 1 MSC: Calculation Based on Weight

6. Directions: Use the appropriate formula to determine BSA. Express answer to the nearest
hundredth.
An adolescent who measures 157.5 cm and weighs 59.1 kg: m2

, Chapter 24(Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation
Based on Weight) Morris - Calculate with Confidence 8th
Edition

ANS: 1.61