Simplify the Rational Expression $\mathrm { m } ^ { 2 }$

question 559

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. Use factoring, and assume all variable expressions represent positive real numbers.
-When determining appropriate doses of medication, it is sometimes important to estimate the body surface area (BSA) of a patient. This surface area (in $\mathrm { m } ^ { 2 }$ ) can be approximated using the Mosteller formula
$$\mathrm { BSA } = \left( \frac { \mathrm { h } \cdot \mathrm { w } } { 3600 } \right) ^ { 1 / 2 } ,$$
where $h$ is the patient's height in centimeters and $w$ is the weight in kilograms. Determine the BSA for a patient v height $182 \mathrm {~cm}$ and weight $63 \mathrm {~kg}$ . Round your answer to two decimal places.

• A) \(10.14 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(0.03 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(3.19 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(1.78 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }\)

---

Definitions:

Physical Therapy

A medical specialty that uses cold, heat, water, exercise, massage, traction, and other physical means to treat musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiopulmonary disorders.

Unbundling

Use of several Current Procedural Terminology codes for a service when one inclusive code is available.

Fraudulent

Involving or using deceit and deception to gain an unfair advantage or to deprive someone of a legal right.

Compliance Plan

A set of internal policies and procedures implemented by a company to comply with laws, regulations, and ethical standards.