Nursing Metric Conversion

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: liter. In the metric system, 'L' stands for liter, which is a unit of volume. The liter is commonly used to measure liquid volumes. The other choices, B: log, C: link, and D: lever, do not represent units of measurement in the metric system. Log is a mathematical function, link is a unit of distance in surveying, and lever is a simple machine. Therefore, the correct answer is A: liter, as it is the only choice that corresponds to a valid unit of measurement in the metric system.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To express 0.07 as a fraction, we consider the decimal places. Since there are two decimal places in 0.07, we write it as 7/100. This simplifies to 7/100 as the correct fraction. Option A is correct as it represents 0.07 accurately. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not match the decimal value of 0.07. B is 1/10, C is 1/20, and D is 1/50, which are not equivalent to 0.07.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert kilometers to meters, you multiply by 1000. Therefore, to find how many meters are in 3 kilometers, you would multiply 3 by 1000, resulting in 3,000 meters. Choice B is correct. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly apply the conversion factor of 1000 for converting kilometers to meters.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert kilograms to grams, we need to multiply by 1000 since 1 kilogram equals 1000 grams. Therefore, 0.5 kilograms x 1000 = 500 grams. This is why choice B, 500 grams, is correct. Choice A, 50 grams, is incorrect as it is the result of multiplying by 10 instead of 1000. Choice C, 5,000 grams, is incorrect as it is the result of multiplying by 10,000 which is not the correct conversion factor. Choice D, 0.5 grams, is incorrect as it is the original amount in grams, not the converted amount from kilograms.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To convert pounds to kilograms, divide the weight in pounds by the conversion factor (2.205 lbs/kg). So, 255 lbs ÷ 2.205 lbs/kg = 115.60 kg, which is closest to choice D (115.6 kg). This choice is correct as it accurately converts 255 pounds to kilograms. The other choices are incorrect because they do not provide the correct conversion based on the given conversion factor.