Nursing Metric Conversion

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The prefix kilo- in the metric system represents the factor of 10^3. Kilo- means one thousand, so when used in conjunction with a base unit, it signifies that the value is being multiplied by 1000. For example, 1 kilometer is equal to 1000 meters. Therefore, the correct answer is A: 10^3. Choice B (10^2) is incorrect because this factor corresponds to the prefix hecto-, not kilo-. Choice C (10^4) is incorrect as it does not align with the meaning of kilo-, which specifically denotes a factor of 10^3. Choice D (10^6) is incorrect as it represents the prefix mega-, which signifies a factor of 10^6.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 1,000 mL. This is because there are 1,000 milliliters in 1 liter. This conversion is based on the metric system, where the prefix "milli-" represents one-thousandth of the base unit. In this case, the base unit is the liter. To convert from liters to milliliters, you multiply the number of liters by 1,000 since there are 1,000 milliliters in one liter. Therefore, 1 liter is equal to 1,000 milliliters. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the conversion factor between liters and milliliters.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To express 0.02 as a ratio, we need to convert it to a fraction: 0.02 = 2/100. Simplifying this fraction gives us 2:100, which is the same as 2/100 or 1/50. Therefore, the correct ratio for 0.02 is 2:100 (C). The other choices are incorrect because: A: 1:50 - Incorrect, as 0.02 is equivalent to 2:100, not 1:50. B: 1:20 - Incorrect, as 0.02 is equivalent to 2:100, not 1:20. D: 4:20 - Incorrect, as 0.02 simplifies to 2:100, not 4:20.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert 0.5 L to mL, you multiply by 1000 since there are 1000 mL in 1 L. 0.5 L * 1000 = 500 mL. Therefore, the correct answer is A: 500 mL. Option B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not follow the correct conversion factor.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert liters to milliliters, you need to multiply by 1000 since 1 liter equals 1000 milliliters. So, 0.5 liters * 1000 = 500 ml. Therefore, the correct answer is A: 500 ml. Choice B (50 ml) is incorrect as it is 10 times less than the correct answer. Choice C (5 ml) is incorrect as it is 100 times less, and choice D (0.5 ml) is incorrect as it is the original volume in milliliters, not the conversion from liters.