Hospital math tests during orientation?

imaRN08 · Sep 19, 2009

I had to pass a med math competency test before I could pass meds on the units. i believe I had to have a 85% or better to pass. many hospitals are doing this now. it make you prove that you are able to figure this math correctly. Mine was unlimited # of tries, but I passed on the first one. hard to give you examples; pretty much the same as you have/had in school-- # of pills to give, mls/gtts per min, wt based calculations, units per hr or min, etc.

cherick22 · Sep 19, 2009

The test I took was about 50 questions. They provided a calculator, drug book, paper and pencil. It was multiple choice. The first ten questions were drug related, not calculations so all answers were in the drug book. As long as you know your dimensional analysis you're all set. Put it this way...they have already hired you...they want you to pass!

No worries.

RedZeppelinRN · Sep 19, 2009

This appears to be a good way to reduce medication errors.

ladyshallow · Sep 19, 2009

My hospital nurse educators reviewed all the practice questions prior to the exam.Its very similar to what u received in school. Just practice a home.

Dreamer-RN · Sep 19, 2009

I had to pass a Medication Calculation competency test during orientation as well. A 100% was expected to be considered passing. The review could be done by using an online resource provided by the hospital (no in-class review). The calculation questions were similar to nursing school.