Exam 6: Converting Units

In dimensional analysis, the _____ is multiplied by the number being converted.

The physician has written an order to administer 2 tbsp of a medication. The label is supplied in milliliters. How many milliliters should be given?

Write a conversion factor for converting grams to pounds using proportions and ratios: _______________. (Use appropriate abbreviations.)

A conversion factor expressed as a ratio for converting milligrams to grams is _________________.

Which of the following is a correct conversion factor for converting grains to grams?

The conversion factor for converting tablespoons to milliliters is

Which of the following is the correct equation for converting 4 tbsp to milliliters?

Write a conversion factor for converting micrograms to milligrams using proportions and fractions: _______________. (Use appropriate abbreviations.)

Using the _______________ method to solve for an unknown value, the equation can be written in fractions or ratios.

The physician ordered IV fluids for a dehydrated patient to run at 230 mL per hour for 5 hours. During the 5 hours, the patient received _______________ of fluid through the IV.

Dr. Amos ordered gr vx of a medication. The medication is available only in milligrams. The patient should receive _______________. (use gr i = 65 mg) (use either proportion or dimensional analysis)

Callie weighed 135 lb today; 4 weeks ago she weighed 127 lb. She gained _______________ over the past 4 weeks. (round to nearest tenth) (use either proportion or dimensional analysis)

Which equation is correct for converting 450 lb to kg?

The bottle of medication prescribed for Janie contained 450 mL, and she took all 450 mL as prescribed. She took _______________ of medicine. (use either proportion or dimensional analysis)

When using dimensional analysis, the _____ stands alone on one side of the equation.

Which is the correct equation using ratios for converting 45 oz to milliliters?

After canceling units on the right side of the equation, the remaining unit of measure should match

A physician whose patient suffers from severe arthritis wrote a prescription for 100 mg of Celebrex twice daily for 90 days. At the end of the 90 days, the patient will have taken _______________ of Celebrex.

Write a conversion factor for converting grams to grains using proportions and ratios: _______________. (Use appropriate abbreviations.)

When writing a conversion factor as a fraction, the quantity you are converting to is placed in the _______________ of the conversion factor.