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: Step 1: Convert 0.25 mg to mcg: 0.25 mg * 1000 mcg/mg = 250 mcg Step 2: Compare the converted value (250 mcg) to 250 mcg. Step 3: Since the converted value matches 250 mcg, the statement "0.25 mg is equal to 250 mcg" is TRUE. Summary: - Option B (FALSE) is incorrect because the conversion shows they are equal. - Option C (Sometimes) doesn't apply as the conversion is a precise equivalence. - Option D (None of the above) is incorrect as option A is true based on the conversion.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert 0.2 mg to mcg, we need to remember that 1 mg is equal to 1000 mcg. So, to convert 0.2 mg to mcg, we multiply 0.2 by 1000, which gives us 200 mcg. Therefore, the correct answer is A: 200 mcg. Incorrect answers: B: 20 mcg - Incorrect because it does not account for the correct conversion factor of 1000 mcg per 1 mg. C: 2000 mcg - Incorrect as it incorrectly multiplies 0.2 mg by 1000 twice. D: 2 mcg - Incorrect as it does not consider the correct conversion of 0.2 mg to mcg.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Powers of 10. The metric system is based on the concept of powers of 10, where each unit is a multiple or fraction of 10. This allows for easy conversion between units by simply moving the decimal point. Multiplication (A), addition (C), and subtraction (D) are not the foundational principles of the metric system. Multiplication is involved in converting between different metric units, but the fundamental concept is the use of powers of 10. Addition and subtraction are not directly related to the structure of the metric system.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert millimeters to centimeters, we divide by 10 since there are 10 millimeters in a centimeter. So, 345,000 mm ÷ 10 = 34,500 cm. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choice A is incorrect as it doesn't involve dividing by 10. Choice C is incorrect as it doesn't consider the conversion factor. Choice D is incorrect as it adds extra zeros, which is not necessary for this conversion.