Description - HOSA Medical Math

What is the duration of the written test in the Medical Math event?

90 minutes

How many questions are included in the Medical Math written test?

50 questions

What attire is required for competitors in the Medical Math event?

Proper business attire or official HOSA uniform

What must competitors provide for the Medical Math event?

Photo ID and two #2 lead pencils (not mechanical) with erasers

What is the primary focus of the Medical Math event?

To identify, solve, and apply mathematical principles in health care

What is the percentage weight of drug dosages and intravenous solutions in the test plan?

35%

What is the percentage weight of measurement and conversion problems in the test plan?

20%

What type of calculators will be provided during the test?

Basic handheld calculators (no graphing calculators)

What is the rounding protocol for pediatric dosage calculations?

Always round DOWN to avoid potential overdose

What is the formula for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit?

°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32

What is the formula for Body Surface Area (BSA) in square meters?

BSA (m²) = √([height (cm) × weight (kg)]/3,600)

How should answers be rounded in general calculations?

Round only the final answer after completing all calculation steps

What is the conversion factor from pounds to kilograms?

1 kg = 2.2 lbs

What is the conversion factor from grams to milligrams?

1 g = 1000 mg

What is the maximum number of tiebreaker questions administered?

Ten complex, multi-step tiebreaker questions

What happens if a competitor ties on the written test?

Successive tiebreaker questions will be judged until a winner is determined

What is the proper way to express decimal numbers less than 1?

They should be preceded by a leading zero

What should competitors NOT do with whole numbers in terms of decimal points?

Never follow a whole number with a decimal point and a zero (trailing zero)

What is the weight conversion for 1 kilogram in pounds?

1 kg = 2.2 lbs

What is the volume conversion for 1 liter in milliliters?

1 L = 1000 mL

What is the conversion for 1 cubic centimeter in milliliters?

1 cm³ = 1 mL

What is the conversion for 1 meter in inches?

1 m = 39.4 inches

What is the conversion for 1 foot in inches?

1 ft = 12 inches

What is the purpose of the Medical Math event?

To inspire members to learn about the integration of mathematics in health care

What is the expected outcome for competitors in the Medical Math event?

To gain knowledge and skills in mathematical principles applied to health care

What is the penalty for incorrect spelling in tiebreaker questions?

Correct spelling is required for an item to be considered correct

What is the significance of the DHO: Health Science reference?

It is used in developing the test questions and guidelines