Math in Health Careers

Math in Health Careers

11th Grade · Career & Technical Education · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can calculate input and output values related to various health careers.

  • 1

    When calculating intake, you need to add up all forms of intake, including oral intake, IV fluids, and IV medications.

  • 2

    When calculating output, you need to record all forms of output, including urine output, chest tube drainage, and wound drainage.

  • 3

    When calculating intake and output, remember that ice chips are recorded as half volume, and you need to know that 30 milliliters is equal to one ounce.