NCLEX_CRUSADE_ACADEMY TEST - 8 DOSAGE CALCULATIONS FOR NURSES

1. The preferred universal method for NCLEX dosage calculations is: Memorized formulas. Ratio-proportion only. Dimensional analysis. Mental math.

2. Which conversion is correct?. 1 kg = 100 g. 1 g = 100 mg. 1 mg = 1,000 mcg. 1 hr = 100 min.

3. Critical ounce conversion: 1 oz = 15 mL. 1 oz = 30 mL. 1 oz = 50 mL. 1 oz = 100 mL.

4. The first step of dimensional analysis is: Solve equation. Check units. Read & collect data. Round answer.

5. The first fraction in dimensional analysis must contain: Any available unit. Goal unit in numerator. Time denominator. Volume numerator always.

6. Order: 4g IV over 20 min; Available 40g/1000mL. Pump setting is: 100 mL/hr. 150 mL/hr. 200 mL/hr. 300 mL/hr.

7. For drip rate: 50 mL over 30 min, drop factor 15 gtt/mL =. 15 gtt/min. 20 gtt/min. 25 gtt/min. 30 gtt/min.

8. Dimensional analysis should NOT be used for: IV pump calculations. Drip rates. Burn resuscitation. Oral tablets.

9. The Parkland Formula for total 24hr fluid is: 2 mL x kg x %TBSA. 4 mL x kg x %TBSA. 6 mL x kg x %TBSA. 8 mL x kg x %TBSA.

10. In burn management, 50% of fluids are given within: First 4 hrs. First 6 hrs. First 8 hrs. First 12 hrs.

11. Adult Rule of Nines assigns how much to one leg?. 9%. 18%. 36%. 40%.

12. 18 oz oral intake equals: 300 mL. 450 mL. 540 mL. 600 mL.

13. Total intake if IV = 980 mL and oral = 540 mL is: 1,200 mL. 1,400 mL. 1,520 mL. 1,800 mL.

14. A calculated dose of 30,000 mg acetaminophen indicates: Safe dose. Sub-therapeutic. Lethal overdose. Pediatric dose.

15. A dose of 0.35 mg acetaminophen for an adult suggests: Correct dosing. Overdose. Effective therapy. Sub-therapeutic dose.