Deck 6: Converting Units

Question 1

A(n) _________________ is a fraction or ratio made of two quantities that are equal to each other but expressed in different units.

A) equivalent measure
B) conversion factor
C) milliequivalent
D) international unit

Answer 1

conversion factor

Question 2

The conversion factor for converting kilograms to pounds is

A)
B)
C)
D)

Answer 2

Question 3

_____ is a conversion factor for converting grains to milligrams.

A)
B)
C)
D)

Answer 3

Question 4

The conversion factor for converting tablespoons to milliliters is

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 5

A _____ is made of two quantities that are equal to each other but expressed in different units.

A) dimensional analysis
B) computation
C) conversion factor
D) conversion unit

Question 6

When writing a conversion factor, the quantity of units you wish to convert to

A) will not be equal to the quantity of units you are converting from.
B) is placed in the numerator if using fractions.
C) is placed after the colon if using ratios.
D) is placed in the denominator if using fractions.

Question 7

When writing a conversion factor, the quantity of units you are converting from

A) is placed in the numerator if using fractions.
B) is placed before the colon if using ratios.
C) does not have to be equal to the quantity of units you are converting to.
D) is placed after the colon if using ratios.

Question 8

In a conversion factor, the quantity of units you are converting to

A) is placed before the colon in a ratio.
B) is placed after the colon in a ratio.
C) is not part of the conversion factor.
D) does not have to equal the quantity of units you are converting from.

Question 9

To convert units in a proportion set up as ratios, you would

A) cross-multiply and solve for the unknown.
B) multiply numerators and multiply denominators and solve for the unknown.
C) multiply means and divide extremes and solve for the unknown.
D) multiply means and extremes and solve for the unknown.

Question 10

In a proportion set up as fractions, you would _____ and solve for the unknown.

A) divide means and extremes
B) multiply means and extremes
C) cross-multiply
D) multiply numerators then multiply denominators

Question 11

To avoid making calculation errors, it is important to _________ units when using conversion factors.

A) add
B) cancel
C) cross-multiply
D) divide

Question 12

When using dimensional analysis, the _____ stands alone on one side of the equation.

A) quantity of units you are converting from
B) the unknown quantity
C) fraction
D) ratio

Question 13

In dimensional analysis, the _____ is multiplied by the number being converted.

A) conversion factor
B) fraction
C) ratio
D) proportion

Question 14

The first step in dimensional analysis is to

A) write a conversion factor.
B) cancel the units on the right side of the equation.
C) determine the unit of measure for the answer.
D) multiply the numerator of the conversion factor by the number that is being converted divided by 1.

Question 15

After canceling units on the right side of the equation, the remaining unit of measure should match

A) the units of the value being converted from.
B) the unit of measure of the conversion factor.
C) the unit of measure of the ratio.
D) the unknown unit of measure on the left side of the equation.

Question 16

A conversion factor used for converting cups to milliliters is

A) 1 c : 240 mL.
B)
C) 30 mL : 1 oz.
D)

Question 17

The physician has written an order to administer 2 tbsp of a medication. The label is supplied in milliliters. How many milliliters should be given?

A) 10 mL
B) 50 mL
C) 60 mL
D) 30 mL

Question 18

Mr. Lopez was told to limit fluids to 1,500 mL a day. How many pints is this?

A) 2.5 pints
B) 2 pints
C) 4 pints
D) 3.1 pints

Question 19

Adam has an order for 1.5 oz of Maalox . The measuring device is calibrated in milliliters. He calculates the dose at 22.5 mL. If this is the wrong dose, what error did Adam make?

A) This is not the wrong dose.
B) This is the wrong answer; he chose the wrong conversion factor.
C) This is the wrong dose; he probably set up the equation wrong.
D) This is the wrong dose; he probably multiplied wrong.

Question 20

Which is the correct conversion factor for grams to ounces?

A) 15 g : 1 oz
B)
C)
D) 30 g : 1 oz

Question 21

Angie weighs 43 kg. How many pounds is this?

A) 88 lb
B) 94.6 lb
C) 100 lb
D) 19.5 lb

Question 22

Which is the correct equation using ratios for converting 45 oz to milliliters?

A) 45 oz : x mL = 30 mL : 1 oz
B) x mL : 45 oz = 1 oz : 30 mL
C) x mL : 30 mL = 45 oz : 1 oz
D) x mL : 45 oz = 30 mL : 1 oz

Question 23

Which of the following is the correct equation for converting 4 tbsp to milliliters?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 24

Which of the following is the correct dimensional analysis equation for converting 75 mL to ounces?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 25

Which equation is correct for converting 450 lb to kg?

A) x kg : 450 lb = 2.2 lb : 1 kg
B)
C)
D)

Question 26

How many fluid ounces are in 15 tbsp?

A) 30 fl oz
B)
C) 6.66 fl oz
D) 15 fl oz

Question 27

Which is the correct equation for converting 6 fl oz to cups?

A) 8 fl oz : x = 6 fl oz : 1 c
B)
C)
D)

Question 28

How many milligrams equals gr iii?

A) 21.7 mg
B) 200 mg
C) 195 mg
D) 150 mg

Question 29

Which of the following is the correct conversion factor for converting milliliters to fluid ounces?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 30

Which of the following is a correct conversion factor for converting grains to grams?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 31

Which of the following is a correct conversion factor for converting milliliters to tablespoons?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 32

Which of the following is a correct conversion factor for converting fluid ounces to milliliters?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 33

A fraction or ratio made of two quantities that are equal to each other but expressed in different units is called a(n) _______________ factor.

Question 34

A conversion factor is a fraction or ratio made of two quantities that are _____________ to each other but expressed in different units.

Question 35

To prevent errors when using conversion factors, it is important always to include _______________ as well as the quantities or values.

Question 36

When writing a conversion factor as a fraction, the quantity you are converting to is placed in the _______________ of the conversion factor.

Question 37

When writing a conversion factor as a fraction, the quantity of units you are converting from goes in the _______________ of the conversion factor.

Question 38

When writing a conversion factor as a ratio, the number you are converting from is placed _______________ the colon in the conversion factor.

Question 39

When writing a conversion factor as a ratio, the number you are converting to is placed _______________ the colon in the conversion factor.

Question 40

A conversion factor expressed as a ratio for converting milligrams to grams is _________________.

Question 41

A conversion factor expressed as a fraction for converting milligrams to grams is _______________.

Question 42

A conversion factor expressed as a ratio for converting teaspoons to milliliters is _______________.

Question 43

Using the _______________ method to solve for an unknown value, the equation can be written in fractions or ratios.

Question 44

To convert 45 mL to fluid ounces using ratios, you would write the equation as _______________.

Question 45

The fractional equation for converting 12 tbsp to milliliters is _______________.

Question 46

To set up a dimensional analysis equation to convert two quantities with different units, you would place the _______________ value alone on one side of the equation.

Question 47

Joel weighs 65 kg. Converted to pounds, Joel weighs _______________. (Use either proportion or dimensional analysis)

Question 48

Dr. Amos ordered gr vx of a medication. The medication is available only in milligrams. The patient should receive _______________. (use gr i = 65 mg) (use either proportion or dimensional analysis)

Question 49

Mr. Acevedo was told to drink at least 3 L per day. You should tell him this is _______________. (Use either proportion or dimensional analysis, and round your answer to nearest tenth.)

Question 50

Edra weighed 78 lb on her last visit. The scale shows she now weighs 96.5 lb. She gained _______________. (Use either proportion or dimensional analysis, and round your answer to the nearest tenth.)

Question 51

Sonya drank 4 oz of juice and 8 oz of milk for breakfast; for lunch she had a 12 oz soda, then she drank another 12 oz soda mid-afternoon. For dinner she drank 16 oz of water. The amount of fluid she drank equals _______________. (use either proportion or dimensional analysis)

Question 52

Wilson weighs 14 kg. He has gained half a kilogram per week for the past 3 weeks. He weighed _______________ 3 weeks ago.

Question 53

Callie weighed 135 lb today; 4 weeks ago she weighed 127 lb. She gained _______________ over the past 4 weeks. (round to nearest tenth) (use either proportion or dimensional analysis)

Question 54

A patient will receive 15 pints of fluid IV during his hospital stay. This is _______________.

Question 55

The bottle of medication prescribed for Janie contained 450 mL, and she took all 450 mL as prescribed. She took _______________ of medicine. (use either proportion or dimensional analysis)

Question 56

Aron drank 13 c of liquid over 24 hours. He drank _______________ of fluid. (Round to nearest tenth.) (Use either proportion or dimensional analysis.)

Question 57

Write a conversion factor for converting grams to pounds using proportions and ratios: _______________. (Use appropriate abbreviations.)

Question 58

Write a conversion factor for converting milliliters to cups using proportions and ratios: _______________. (Use appropriate abbreviations.)

Question 59

Write a conversion factor for converting pints to milliliters using proportions and ratios: _______________. (Use appropriate abbreviations.)

Question 60

Write a conversion factor for converting milliliters to quarts using proportions and fractions: _______________. (Use appropriate abbreviations.)

Question 61

Write a conversion factor for converting grams to milligrams using proportions and fractions: _______________. (Use appropriate abbreviations.)

Question 62

Write a conversion factor for converting milliliters to teaspoons using proportions and fractions: _______________. (Use appropriate abbreviations.)

Question 63

Write a conversion factor for converting micrograms to milligrams using proportions and fractions: _______________. (Use appropriate abbreviations.)

Question 64

Write a conversion factor for converting tablespoons to ounces using proportions and ratios: _______________. (Use appropriate abbreviations.)

Question 65

Write a conversion factor for converting grams to grains using proportions and ratios: _______________. (Use appropriate abbreviations.)

Question 66

The physician ordered IV fluids for a dehydrated patient to run at 230 mL per hour for 5 hours. During the 5 hours, the patient received _______________ of fluid through the IV.

Question 67

To treat Anna's acute allergy flare-up, the physician prescribed prednisone 30 mg on day 1, 25 mg on day 2, 20 mg on day 3, 15 mg on day 4, 10 mg on day 5, and 5 mg on day 6. During the 6 days of treatment, Anna took _______________ of prednisone

Question 68

A bottle of cough medicine contains 148 mL. If each dose consists of 2 teaspoons, the bottle contains _______________ of medication.

Question 69

A physician advises a patient who has a family history of cardiovascular disease to take 81 mg of aspirin daily. Using the equivalent measure 1 grain = 65 mg, the patient should take _______________ of aspirin daily. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

Question 70

At his wellness checkup, Jacob was told that as a healthy male adult, he should drink about 3 liters of fluid every day. Jacob asked how many cups of fluid that would be, and the physician replied that he should drink _______________ of fluid per day.

Question 71

For a patient's upper respiratory tract infection, the physician prescribed one 333 mg tablet of erythromycin every 8 hours for 10 days. At the end of the 10 days, the patient has taken _______________ of erythromycin.

Question 72

The physician prescribed 12.5 mcg of Synthroid daily for 30 days for a patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). At the end of the 30 days, the patient will have taken _______________ of Synthroid.

Question 73

A physician whose patient suffers from severe arthritis wrote a prescription for 100 mg of Celebrex twice daily for 90 days. At the end of the 90 days, the patient will have taken _______________ of Celebrex.

Question 74

A physician prescribes 75 mcg/hour Duragesic transdermal patches for a cancer patient who is in chronic pain. Each patch delivers 75 mcg of pain medication per hour for 72 hours. At the end of each 72 hours, the patient has received _______________ of pain medication.

Question 75

An infant weighs 7 lb, 8 oz at birth. In her first week, she gains 150 grams, and in her second week, she gains another 190 grams. At the end of the 2 weeks, she weighs _______________. (State the answer to the nearest ounce.)