Pedi Math and rounding

osagarese · Jul 12, 2008

No Actually that would be 40kg because you look at the next number to the 9 which is a 5 and when the next number is 5 and above this gives you the next number which is forty. You also have to consider the significant figures at this point you only have 2 because of the 87 if you had like 87.5 this would give you the sig.fig. of 3 and your answer would be different you would need 3 numbers in your answer. If you need more help welcome to ask me. Or if you need more explaining just ask.

Good Luck! Math is hard. :banghead:

cmh25 · Jul 12, 2008

So, to answer my question with rounding, it is the same rule for pedi meds as it is for adults?

suzanne4, RN · Jul 12, 2008

Each situation is going to be different, it depends on the med being given, etc. For pressors, where pumps are more sensitive, you will see one decimal point used.

Figure on just one decimal point and you will be just fine.

cmh25 · Jul 13, 2008

OK, Thank you. :nuke:

CT Pixie, BSN, RN · Jul 13, 2008

I just took the NCLEX on Wednesday (I passed BTW..yay!). I had one pedi dosing question and the questions told you exacly how many decimal places it wanted it rounded to. As an example, my question ended with "Round to one decimal place'

Hope that helps.

cmh25 · Jul 13, 2008

Thanks, that does help. I guess i'm just worrying too much about it. I take my nclex tuesday. So, i'll just do what it asks! Thanks again.

Christine

and......Congrats to you!

Lorodz · Jul 13, 2008

Hi Cmh25, I've found this thread https://allnurses.com/forums/f205/rounding-291364.html Hope this helps

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Good Luck in your Exam