1.Documenting with calculations
All answers must be labeled correctly for what unit you are solving for
2.Round numbers
at the end of the problem, unless converting weight
3. Basic rounding decimals
a. No trailing zeros or naked numbers (Correct:4,0.12 Incorrect:4.0,.12)b.Round to the nearest tenth
4. Rounding any number
a. if greater than 1, round to the tenth (ex:1.234=1.2)b.if less than 1, round to the nearest hundreth (ex:0.567=0.57)
5.Converting Weight
a. use diminesional analysis [(76lbs1kg)/2.2lbs]——-=?b. If dont use decimal analysis, convert lbs to kg and round to thousandth prior to beginning calculations (76lbs/2.2=34.545454=34.545)
6.IV Calculations
a.IV infusions are calculated in either gtts/min or mL/hour-gtts/min has to be rounded to whole number-mL/hour has to be rounded to the tenth
7.Capsules and Tablets
a. Capsules: must be rounded to whole number b. Tablets: Assume tablets are not scored unless otherwise indicated. If indicated as scored, round to nearest half tablet