Exam 4: Metric Units and Conversions

The nurse practitioner ordered 40 mcg of a medication.Move the decimal point to obtain the milligram equivalent and then verify the answer using a conversion formula and DA-style equation.

An incision measures 12 cm.Approximately how many inches will this be? Estimate: DA verification:

Complete the conversion formulas. A)_____ mL = 1 liter B)_____ mL = 1 ounce

Write the approved abbreviations. A)milliliter: B)kilogram: C)centimeter: D)gram:

Write the approved abbreviations. A)meter: B)liter: C)millimeter: D)microgram:

If a newborn weighs 3 kg,what is the gram equivalent?

A nurse will administer 0.3g of a medication.How many milligrams will this be? Estimate: DA verification:

Write the approved abbreviations. A)milligram: B)grain:

Complete the conversion formulas. A)_____ mcg = 1 mg B)_____ mg = 1 g

The nurse will administer 0.25 g of a medication.Move the decimal point to obtain the milligram equivalent and then verify the answer using a conversion formula and DA-style equation.

A newborn weighs 4000 grams: How many kilograms does the newborn weigh? Estimate: DA verification:

The nurse administers 1/2 ounce of liquid medication.About how many mL is the equivalent? Estimate: DA verification:

Write the metric equivalents: grams to kilograms: _____________

Write the metric equivalents: milligram to gram: _____________

Write the metric equivalents: microgram to milligram: _____________

Fill in the metric equivalents in the blanks as indicated.

Write the abbreviations using the appropriate notation. A)10 milligrams: B)15 kilograms: C)10 ounces: D)5 liters:

Write the metric equivalents: kg to pounds: _____________

Fill in the metric equivalents in the blanks as indicated.

The patient drinks 3 liters of fluid per day.How many mL would be the equivalent? Estimate: DA verification: