Deck 8: Converting Between Measurement Systems

Question 1

The ratio 3:6 could be replaced with which identical fraction?

A) 1/2
B) 1/3
C) 1/4
D) 1/5
E) 1/6

Answer 1

1/3

Question 2

The most correct notation for a comfortable room temperature would be _____° F.

A) 76.44
B) 7.64
C) 764
D) 76.4
E) 7644

Answer 2

76.4

Question 3

The equivalent metric length of a 3-inch scar would be

A) 10 mm
B) 2.5 cm
C) 30 cm
D) 75 mm
E) 75 cm

Answer 3

75 mm

Question 4

Two tablespoons of medication is equal to

A) 15 cc
B) 1 mL
C) 20 c
D) 30 mL
E) 60 cc

Question 5

One meter would be approximately equivalent to _____ in.

A) 20
B) 40
C) 60
D) 80
E) 100

Question 6

The time 2017 can be identified as

A) 8:17 PM
B) 8:17 AM
C) 10:17 PM
D) 10:17 AM
E) none of the above

Question 7

An infant is 60 cm long. Convert this to inches.

A) 24 in
B) 29 in
C) 34 in
D) 50 in
E) none of the above

Question 8

A physician orders azithromycin 5 mL. How many tsp should be administered? ______

Question 9

gr 1/6 = ______ mg

Question 10

If a newborn baby weighs 8 pounds 8 ounces at birth, approximately how many kilograms does the baby weigh?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 2.2
D) 3
E) 4

Question 11

If a patient is prescribed a medication that is available in 25-mg tablets and is directed to take 75 mg daily, how many tablets will be given for a 30-day supply?

A) 55
B) 90
C) 100
D) 110
E) 130

Question 12

A reasonable circumference for a newborn baby's head would be _____ cm.

A) 0.32
B) 3.2
C) 32
D) 320
E) 3200

Question 13

How many kilograms does a child weigh if the weight is 143 lbs? _________

Question 14

The metric quantity for one quart is

A) 960 mL
B) 1000 mL
C) 100 mL
D) a or b only
E) no equivalency available

Question 15

The metric quantity of 480 cc is usually rounded to

A) 450 cc
B) 475 cc
C) 500 cc
D) a or b only
E) not usually rounded

Question 16

A patient takes 90 mg of medication daily. Convert this to grains.

A)
B) gr i
C)
D) gr ii
E)

Question 17

A patient is instructed to take 2 fluid drams of a medication. Convert this amount to tablespoons.

A) 1/4 tbs
B) 1/2 tbs
C) 1 tbs
D) 2 tbs
E) none of the above

Question 18

In the clinic, immunizations are given only on Monday between 0715 and 1115. Which statement best describes these hours?

A) Monday mornings only
B) Monday from morning to night
C) anytime Monday
D) not on Mondays
E) Monday evenings only