Question 1

The patient/client is to receive Colace (docusate sodium) 100 mg po bid. What is this dose of medication in grams?

Accepted Answer

When you move from a smaller quantity (milligrams) to a larger quantity (grams), divide or move the decimal three places to the left. To convert 100 mg to grams, move the decimal point three places to the left, which equals 0.1 g. The Quick Method for changing milligrams to grams is to write the equivalent that you need, show which way the decimal point should move by drawing an arrow, make sure the open part of the arrow always faces the larger measure, and remember that 1 g = 1000 mg; the gram is the larger measure (100 mg < x g). The arrow directs moving the decimal point three places to the left (100 mg = 0.1 mg).

Question 2

The patient/client is to receive Kantrex (kanamycin sulfate) 1 g po q6h for 5 days. What is this dose of medication in milligrams?

Accepted Answer

When you move from a larger quantity (grams) to a smaller quantity (milligrams), multiply or move the decimal three places to the right. To convert 1 g to milligrams, move the decimal point three places to the right, which equals 1000 mg. The Quick Method for changing grams to milligrams is to write the equivalent that you need, show which way the decimal point should move by drawing an arrow, make sure the open part of the arrow always faces the larger measure, and remember that 1 g = 1000 milligrams; the gram is the larger measure (1 g > x mg). The arrow directs moving the decimal point three places to the right (1 g = 1000 mg).

Question 3

The patient/client is to receive Lanoxin (digoxin) 125 mcg po every day. What is the dose of this medication in milligrams?

Accepted Answer

When you move from a smaller quantity (micrograms) to a larger quantity (milligrams), divide or move the decimal three places to the left. To convert 125 mcg to milligrams, move the decimal point three places to the left, which equals 0.125 mg. The Quick Method for changing micrograms to milligrams is to write the equivalent that you need, show which way the decimal point should move by drawing an arrow, make sure the open part of the arrow always faces the larger measure, and remember that 1 mg = 1000 mcg; the milligram is the larger measure (125 mcg < x mg). The arrow directs moving the decimal point three places to the left (125 mcg = 0.125 mg).

Question 4

The patient/client is to receive Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) 0.175 mg every day. The available medication is 175-mcg tablets. How many tablets should the patient/client receive?

Accepted Answer

1 mg is equivalent to 1000 mcg, so 0.175 mg is equivalent to 175 mcg. Therefore, the patient should receive one 175-mcg tablet.

Question 5

The patient/client had 240 mL of milk, 180 mL of apple juice, and 120 mL of water with the 10 am medications. What is the total intake the nurse should document in liters on the intake and output form?

Accepted Answer

When you move from a smaller quantity (milliliters) to a larger quantity (liters), divide or move the decimal three places to the left. To convert 540 mL to liters, move the decimal point three places to the left, which equals 0.54 L. The Quick Method for changing milliliters to liters is to write the equivalent that you need, show which way the decimal point should move by drawing an arrow, make sure the open part of the arrow always faces the larger measure, and remember that 1 L = 1000 mL; the liter is the larger measure (240 mL + 180 mL + 120 mL) = 540 mL < x L. The arrow directs moving the decimal point three places to the left: 540 mL = 0.54 L.

Question 6

A nursing faculty member asks a nursing student to talk to a patient/client about common household liquid measures. What are considered household liquid measures?

Accepted Answer

A gram is a solid metric measure. A liter is a liquid metric measure. The terms pint, quart, tablespoon, and teaspoon are considered household liquid measures.

Question 7

A client had the following clear liquid dinner: 4 tbsp of apple juice, 8 oz of beef broth, 4 oz of orange gelatin, an $1 / 2$    pint of tea. What is the total intake the nurse should document in milliliters on the intake and output form

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

How many milliliters would the nurse document on the intake and output form as being absorbed from a 1-liter bag if 550 mL was left in the bag?

Accepted Answer

To estimate the amount of liquid that was absorbed, subtract the amount left in the bag (550 mL) from the total amount. Use the following equivalent (1 L = 1000 mL) to work in the same liquid measure. Therefore, 1000 mL (amount in a 1-L bag) ? 550 mL (amount left in IV bag) = 450 mL (amount of IV fluid absorbed).

Question 9

How many milliliters would the nurse document on the intake and output form as being absorbed from a 1-L bag if the 125 mL was left in the bag?

Accepted Answer

To estimate the amount of liquid that was absorbed, subtract the amount left in the bag from the total amount. Use the following equivalent (1 L = 1000 mL) to work in the same liquid measure. Therefore, 1000 mL (amount in a 1-L bag) ? 125 mL (amount left in IV bag) = 875 mL (amount of IV fluid absorbed).

Question 10

The nurse documented that the patient/client voided 725 mL during the day shift. How many liters is this?

Accepted Answer

The Quick Method for changing milliliters to liters is to write the equivalent that you need, show which way the decimal point should move by drawing an arrow, make sure the open part of the arrow always faces the larger measure, and remember that 1 L = 1000 mL; the liter is the larger measure (725 mL < x L). The arrow indicates moving the decimal point three places to the left. Therefore, 725 mL = 0.725 L.

Question 11

The patient/client has been measuring urine at home with a quart milk carton and states voiding 1 $1 / 2$    quarts 2 days ago and $1 / 4$   quarts yesterday. How many liters is this

Accepted Answer

1 quart = 0.946 liters1/2 quart = 0.473 liters1/4 quart = 0.236 liters0.473 + 0.236 = 0.709 liters0.709 x 2 = 1.418 liters1.418 liters + 0.236 liters = 1.654 liters1.654 liters rounded to the nearest 0.25 is 1.75 liters

Question 12

What household measure is equivalent to 5 mL of cough syrup?

Accepted Answer

Equivalents between the household system and the metric system are not exact. A teaspoon = 5 mL. A tablespoon = 15 mL. An ounce = 30 mL so ½ ounce = 15 mL. A cup = 8 oz. so ¼ cup = 2 ounces.

Question 13

What household measure might be useful to give 1/6 oz of a liquid medication?

Accepted Answer

Use two equivalents: 1 oz = 30 mL and 1 tsp = 5 mL. Therefore, 1/6 oz × 30 mL = 5 mL = 1 tsp; 1 tbsp = 15 mL and 5 drops = 1 minim.

Question 14

A patient/client has an order for 1200 mL of water by mouth every 24 hours. How many ounces does the patient/client have to drink?

Accepted Answer

Use the equivalent: 1 oz = 30 mL. To estimate the number of ounces in 1200 mL, divide 1200 mL by 30 mL, which equals 40 oz.

Question 15

A patient/client weighs 130 lb. How many kilograms should the nurse document on the chart? Round to the nearest tenth.

Accepted Answer

Use the equivalent: 1 kg = 2.2 lb. To convert pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.2 and round to the nearest tenth. Therefore, 130 lb * 2.2 = 59.09. Round off to 59.1 kg.

Question 16

A patient/client weighs 4.5 kg. How many pounds should the nurse document on the chart? Round to the nearest tenth.

Accepted Answer

Use the equivalent: 1 kg = 2.2 lb. To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply by 2.2 and round to the nearest tenth. Therefore, 4.5 kg × 2.2 = 9.9 lb.

Question 17

The patient/client is to receive Nitrostat 0.4-mg tablet. How many grams of medication are in this tablet?

Accepted Answer

When you move from a smaller quantity (milligrams) to a larger quantity (grams), divide or move the decimal three places to the left. To convert 0.4 mg to grams, move the decimal point three places to the left, which equals 0.0004 g. The Quick Method for changing milligrams to grams is to write the equivalent that you need, show which way the decimal point should move by drawing an arrow, make sure the open part of the arrow always faces the larger measure, and remember that 1 g = 1000 mg; the gram is the larger measure (100 mg < x g). The arrow directs moving the decimal point three places to the left (0.4 mg = 0.0004 g).

Question 18

A newborn is 22 $1 / 4$   inches long. How many centimeters should the nurse document on the chart?

Accepted Answer

To convert inches to centimeters, multiply by 2.54. So, 22.25 inches * 2.54 cm/inch = 56.515 cm, which rounds to 56.5 cm.

Question 19

The nurse documented a temperature of 104.9° Fahrenheit. What is this temperature reading in Centigrade? Round to the nearest tenth.

Accepted Answer

To convert from 104.9° Fahrenheit to Centigrade, use this formula: °C = (°F - 32) * 5/9. Therefore, 104.9-32 = 72.9 *5/9 = 40.49. Round to the nearest tenth: 40.49 = 40.5.

Question 20

A patient/client was prescribed Serevent (salmeterol), 50 mcg per inhalation, for prevention of bronchospasm. How many milligrams would the patient/client take with each inhalation?

Accepted Answer

The Quick Method for changing micrograms to milligrams is to write the equivalent that you need, show which way the decimal point should move by drawing an arrow, make sure the open part of the arrow always faces the larger measure, and remember that 1 mg = 1000 mcg. The milligram is the larger measure (50 mcg < x mg). The arrow directs moving the decimal point three places to the left (50 mcg = 0.05 mg).

Quiz 2: Metric and Household Systems of Measurement

The patient/client is to receive Colace (docusate sodium) 100 mg po bid. What is this dose of medication in grams?

The patient/client is to receive Kantrex (kanamycin sulfate) 1 g po q6h for 5 days. What is this dose of medication in milligrams?

The patient/client is to receive Lanoxin (digoxin) 125 mcg po every day. What is the dose of this medication in milligrams?

The patient/client is to receive Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) 0.175 mg every day. The available medication is 175-mcg tablets. How many tablets should the patient/client receive?

The patient/client had 240 mL of milk, 180 mL of apple juice, and 120 mL of water with the 10 am medications. What is the total intake the nurse should document in liters on the intake and output form?

A nursing faculty member asks a nursing student to talk to a patient/client about common household liquid measures. What are considered household liquid measures?

A client had the following clear liquid dinner: 4 tbsp of apple juice, 8 oz of beef broth, 4 oz of orange gelatin, an $1 / 2$ pint of tea. What is the total intake the nurse should document in milliliters on the intake and output form

How many milliliters would the nurse document on the intake and output form as being absorbed from a 1-liter bag if 550 mL was left in the bag?

How many milliliters would the nurse document on the intake and output form as being absorbed from a 1-L bag if the 125 mL was left in the bag?

The nurse documented that the patient/client voided 725 mL during the day shift. How many liters is this?

The patient/client has been measuring urine at home with a quart milk carton and states voiding 1 $1 / 2$ quarts 2 days ago and $1 / 4$ quarts yesterday. How many liters is this

What household measure is equivalent to 5 mL of cough syrup?

What household measure might be useful to give 1/6 oz of a liquid medication?

A patient/client has an order for 1200 mL of water by mouth every 24 hours. How many ounces does the patient/client have to drink?

A patient/client weighs 130 lb. How many kilograms should the nurse document on the chart? Round to the nearest tenth.

A patient/client weighs 4.5 kg. How many pounds should the nurse document on the chart? Round to the nearest tenth.

The patient/client is to receive Nitrostat 0.4-mg tablet. How many grams of medication are in this tablet?

A newborn is 22 $1 / 4$ inches long. How many centimeters should the nurse document on the chart?

The nurse documented a temperature of 104.9° Fahrenheit. What is this temperature reading in Centigrade? Round to the nearest tenth.

A patient/client was prescribed Serevent (salmeterol) , 50 mcg per inhalation, for prevention of bronchospasm. How many milligrams would the patient/client take with each inhalation?

Quiz 2: Metric and Household Systems of Measurement

The patient/client is to receive Colace (docusate sodium) 100 mg po bid. What is this dose of medication in grams?

The patient/client is to receive Kantrex (kanamycin sulfate) 1 g po q6h for 5 days. What is this dose of medication in milligrams?

The patient/client is to receive Lanoxin (digoxin) 125 mcg po every day. What is the dose of this medication in milligrams?

The patient/client is to receive Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) 0.175 mg every day. The available medication is 175-mcg tablets. How many tablets should the patient/client receive?

The patient/client had 240 mL of milk, 180 mL of apple juice, and 120 mL of water with the 10 am medications. What is the total intake the nurse should document in liters on the intake and output form?

A nursing faculty member asks a nursing student to talk to a patient/client about common household liquid measures. What are considered household liquid measures?

A client had the following clear liquid dinner: 4 tbsp of apple juice, 8 oz of beef broth, 4 oz of orange gelatin, an 1/21 / 21/2 pint of tea. What is the total intake the nurse should document in milliliters on the intake and output form

How many milliliters would the nurse document on the intake and output form as being absorbed from a 1-liter bag if 550 mL was left in the bag?

How many milliliters would the nurse document on the intake and output form as being absorbed from a 1-L bag if the 125 mL was left in the bag?

The nurse documented that the patient/client voided 725 mL during the day shift. How many liters is this?

The patient/client has been measuring urine at home with a quart milk carton and states voiding 1 1/21 / 21/2 quarts 2 days ago and 1/41 / 41/4 quarts yesterday. How many liters is this

What household measure is equivalent to 5 mL of cough syrup?

What household measure might be useful to give 1/6 oz of a liquid medication?

A patient/client has an order for 1200 mL of water by mouth every 24 hours. How many ounces does the patient/client have to drink?

A patient/client weighs 130 lb. How many kilograms should the nurse document on the chart? Round to the nearest tenth.

A patient/client weighs 4.5 kg. How many pounds should the nurse document on the chart? Round to the nearest tenth.

The patient/client is to receive Nitrostat 0.4-mg tablet. How many grams of medication are in this tablet?

A newborn is 22 1/41 / 41/4 inches long. How many centimeters should the nurse document on the chart?

The nurse documented a temperature of 104.9° Fahrenheit. What is this temperature reading in Centigrade? Round to the nearest tenth.

A patient/client was prescribed Serevent (salmeterol) , 50 mcg per inhalation, for prevention of bronchospasm. How many milligrams would the patient/client take with each inhalation?

A client had the following clear liquid dinner: 4 tbsp of apple juice, 8 oz of beef broth, 4 oz of orange gelatin, an $1 / 2$ pint of tea. What is the total intake the nurse should document in milliliters on the intake and output form

The patient/client has been measuring urine at home with a quart milk carton and states voiding 1 $1 / 2$ quarts 2 days ago and $1 / 4$ quarts yesterday. How many liters is this

A newborn is 22 $1 / 4$ inches long. How many centimeters should the nurse document on the chart?