Nursing Metric Conversions

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Question 1 of 5

The metric prefix of Tera is abbreviated as T- and has a value of 10^12. What does Tera mean numerically?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The metric prefix Tera is abbreviated as T- and represents 10^12, which means 1 trillion. Tera is derived from the Greek word for "monster" or "giant." Therefore, the correct numerical value for Tera is 10^12. Choice A (10^6) is incorrect as it represents the metric prefix "Mega." Choice B (10^9) is incorrect as it represents the metric prefix "Giga." Choice D (10^3) is incorrect as it represents the metric prefix "Kilo."

Question 2 of 5

What is it called when base units are combined, such as g/mL for density?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: derived units. Derived units are formed when base units are combined using mathematical operations. In the case of g/mL for density, grams (g) and milliliters (mL) are base units that are combined to express the derived unit of density. This combination involves division to represent the mass per unit volume. Therefore, derived units are the appropriate term for such combinations. Summary: A: Combined units is a vague term and does not specifically refer to the mathematical combination of base units. C: Base units refer to the fundamental units from which derived units are formed, but they are not the combination of base units. D: Calculated units do involve mathematical operations, but they do not specifically refer to the combination of base units to form derived units.

Question 3 of 5

How many micrograms (mcg) are equivalent to 0.5 milligrams (mg)?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg), you multiply by 1000 because 1 mg = 1000 mcg. So, to convert 0.5 mg to mcg, you multiply 0.5 by 1000, which equals 500 mcg. Therefore, the correct answer is A: 500 mcg. Choice B (50 mcg) is incorrect as it results from multiplying by 100 instead of 1000. Choice C (5 mcg) is incorrect as it results from multiplying by 10 instead of 1000. Choice D (0.5 mcg) is incorrect as it does not involve any conversion from milligrams to micrograms.

Question 4 of 5

What is 0.5 liters expressed in milliliters?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 500 ml. To convert liters to milliliters, you need to remember that 1 liter is equal to 1000 milliliters. Therefore, 0.5 liters is equal to 0.5 * 1000 = 500 milliliters. Option A (50 ml) is incorrect as it represents 0.05 liters, Option C (5 ml) is incorrect as it represents 0.005 liters, and Option D (0.5 ml) is incorrect as it represents 0.0005 liters.

Question 5 of 5

What is 0.16 as a fraction?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To convert 0.16 to a fraction, we consider the decimal places. Since 0.16 has 2 decimal places, we write it as 16/100. Simplifying by dividing both numerator and denominator by 4, we get 4/25. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Option A is incorrect as it does not simplify to the simplest form. Option B is incorrect as it has an additional zero in the denominator. Option D is incorrect as it simplifies to 2/25, not 4/25.

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