Medical Math Review

Front

A surgical procedure started at 7:15 am and ended at 12:45 pm. How long was the surgery?

Back

5 hours and 30 minutes

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What is the average wait time for 5 patients who waited 65, 90, 55, 70, and 100 minutes?

Back

1 hour 16 minutes

Front

What symbol is usually before a medication's instructions on a prescription?

Back

Rx

Front

If a doctor performed 18 physical exams on Monday, 20 on Tuesday, 33 on Wednesday, 10 on Thursday, and 5 on Friday, what is the average number of physical exams he did per day?

Back

17 physical exams

Front

How many centimeters are in 12 feet? (1 foot = 30 centimeters)

Back

360

Front

What is the formula to calculate the average?

Back

Average = (Sum of values) / (Number of values)

Front

How do you convert feet to centimeters?

Back

Multiply the number of feet by 30.

Front

What does 'Rx' stand for in medical prescriptions?

Back

It is a symbol meaning 'prescription'.

Front

If a patient waits 90 minutes, how many hours and minutes is that?

Back

1 hour and 30 minutes

Front

What is the total wait time for patients who waited 65, 90, 55, 70, and 100 minutes?

Back

380 minutes or 6 hours and 20 minutes.