Nursing Metric Conversions

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The number 0.2 rounded to the nearest tenth means rounding to one decimal place. Since the digit after the tenths place is 0, we keep the tenths place as it is. Therefore, the correct answer is B: 0.2. A: 0.1 - Incorrect, this is rounding down to the nearest tenth. C: 0.3 - Incorrect, this is rounding up to the nearest tenth. D: 0.25 - Incorrect, this is rounding to the nearest hundredth, not tenth.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert mg to mcg, you multiply by 1000 since 1 mg = 1000 mcg. Therefore, 0.025 mg * 1000 = 25 mcg, which is choice A. Choice B is incorrect as it incorrectly multiplies by 10 instead of 1000. Choice C is incorrect as it incorrectly divides by 10. Choice D is incorrect as it incorrectly divides by 100 instead of multiplying by 1000.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert grams to milligrams, you need to multiply by 1,000 since there are 1,000 milligrams in 1 gram. So, 2 grams x 1,000 = 2,000 mg. Therefore, the correct answer is B. A: 200 mg - This is incorrect as it doesn't account for the conversion factor from grams to milligrams. C: 20 mg - This is incorrect as it is 100 times less than the correct conversion. D: 20,000 mg - This is incorrect as it is 10 times greater than the correct conversion.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: kilometer. In the metric system, 'km' stands for kilometer, which is a unit of length equal to 1000 meters. This is because the prefix 'kilo-' signifies a factor of 1000. Kilomole (B) is not a standard metric unit. Kilobyte (C) is a unit of digital information storage, not length. Knot (D) is a unit of speed typically used in maritime and aviation contexts, not length. Therefore, A is the correct choice for 'km' in the metric system.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 2000 pounds. There are 2000 pounds in 1 ton because a ton is equal to 2000 pounds. This conversion is based on the fact that 1 ton is equivalent to 2000 pounds in the imperial system of measurement. Therefore, to convert tons to pounds, you simply multiply the number of tons by 2000. Choice A (1000 pounds) is incorrect because it represents half a ton, not a full ton. Choice C (1500 pounds) and Choice D (2500 pounds) are also incorrect as they do not match the actual conversion factor of 2000 pounds in 1 ton.