Deck 3: Metric System and Medication Calculations

Question 1

Write two common factors of 6 and 18 other than the number 1.

Answer 1

3,6

Question 2

Write two factors of the number 25 other than the number 1.

Answer 2

5,25

Question 3

Change 0.35

A)to a percentage:
B)to a fraction:
C)and reduce to lowest terms:

Answer 3

A)35%
B)35/100
C)7/20

Question 4

Write the Roman numeral for 15.

Question 5

Write out 10³ to illustrate the calculation and show the result.Which number is the base? Which number is the exponent?

Question 6

Give medication X for a systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 160.Write the symbol for the italicized phrase.

Question 7

Round 6.565 to the nearest

A)hundredth:
B)tenth:
C)whole number:

Question 8

Divide: 120 0.6.

Question 9

Multiply: 0.25 * 100.

Question 10

Change to a

A)decimal:
B)percentage:

Question 11

Change 75%

A)to a decimal:
B)to a fraction:
C)and reduce to lowest terms:

Question 12

Multiply: 1 * .Reduce to lowest terms.

Question 13

Write the Arabic numerals for XXX.

Question 14

Find three equivalent fractions for 1/4.

Question 15

Hold the medication if the fever is less than 38° C.Write the symbol for the italicized phrase.

Question 16

Which is greater: 0.259 or 0.5?

Question 17

Which is smaller: 1/250 or 0.5?

Question 18

Divide: 1 .Reduce to lowest terms.

Question 19

Write three multiples of the number 3.

Question 20

Write the product of 4/3 and 1/8 .Reduce to lowest terms.Label the numerator and the denominator in the answer.

Question 21

Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer.Set up a dimensional-analysis style equation in the space provided using the available data.Estimate an approximate answer.Cancel all undesired units before doing math.Label answers.Evaluate your equation for setup,comparison of answer with the estimate,and math accuracy.For credit,show all work.
How many grams are in 350 milligrams?
Conversion formula: 1000 mg = 1 gram. Move the decimal point.Verify with a DA equation.DA equation: Evaluation:

Question 22

Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer.Set up a dimensional-analysis style equation in the space provided using the available data.Estimate an approximate answer.Cancel all undesired units before doing math.Label answers.Evaluate your equation for setup,comparison of answer with the estimate,and math accuracy.For credit,show all work.
How many syringes are there in a package of 10 dozen?
Conversion factor: 1 dozen = 12 syringes
DA equation:

Question 23

A)Add: + .
B)Subtract: .

Question 24

A bottle of 40 capsules costs the pharmacy $100.How much does each tablet cost?
DA equation:

Question 25

Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer.Set up a dimensional-analysis style equation in the space provided using the available data.Estimate an approximate answer.Cancel all undesired units before doing math.Label answers.Evaluate your equation for setup,comparison of answer with the estimate,and math accuracy.For credit,show all work.
How many hours are there in 10 days?
Conversion factor: 24 hr = 1 day
DA equation:

Question 26

The hospital assigns 4 interns to every resident.There are 7 residents.How many interns will the hospital need?
DA equation:

Question 27

Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer.Set up a dimensional-analysis style equation in the space provided using the available data.Estimate an approximate answer.Cancel all undesired units before doing math.Label answers.Evaluate your equation for setup,comparison of answer with the estimate,and math accuracy.For credit,show all work.
Ointment must be applied to a 4-inch scar.What is the equivalent number of millimeters to the nearest whole number?
Conversion formulas: 1 inch= 2.54 centimeters; 1 cm = 10 mm
DA equation:
Evaluation:

Question 28

Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer.Set up a dimensional-analysis style equation in the space provided using the available data.Estimate an approximate answer.Cancel all undesired units before doing math.Label answers.Evaluate your equation for setup,comparison of answer with the estimate,and math accuracy.For credit,show all work.
How many minutes are there in 4.5 hours?
Conversion factor: 1 hour = 60 minutes
DA equation:

Question 29

Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer.Set up a dimensional-analysis style equation in the space provided using the available data.Estimate an approximate answer.Cancel all undesired units before doing math.Label answers.Evaluate your equation for setup,comparison of answer with the estimate,and math accuracy.For credit,show all work.
How many kg are equal to 66 pounds?
Conversion factor: 1 kg = 2.2 lb
DA equation:

Question 30

Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer.Set up a dimensional-analysis style equation in the space provided using the available data.Estimate an approximate answer.Cancel all undesired units before doing math.Label answers.Evaluate your equation for setup,comparison of answer with the estimate,and math accuracy.For credit,show all work.
How many seconds are there in 3 hours?
Conversion factors: 60 seconds = 1 minute; 60 minutes = 1 hour
DA equation:
Evaluation:

Question 31

Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer.Set up a dimensional-analysis style equation in the space provided using the available data.Estimate an approximate answer.Cancel all undesired units before doing math.Label answers.Evaluate your equation for setup,comparison of answer with the estimate,and math accuracy.For credit,show all work.
A newborn weighs 3500 grams.How many kilograms does the baby weigh?
Conversion factor: 1 kg = 1000 g
DA equation:

Question 32

Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer.Set up a dimensional-analysis style equation in the space provided using the available data.Estimate an approximate answer.Cancel all undesired units before doing math.Label answers.Evaluate your equation for setup,comparison of answer with the estimate,and math accuracy.For credit,show all work.
How many kilometers are in 75 miles?
Conversion factor: 0.6 mi = 1 km
DA equation:

Question 33

Write the square of 10.

Question 34

Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer.Set up a dimensional-analysis style equation in the space provided using the available data.Estimate an approximate answer.Cancel all undesired units before doing math.Label answers.Evaluate your equation for setup,comparison of answer with the estimate,and math accuracy.For credit,show all work.
How many seconds are in 3 hours?
Conversion formulas: 60 seconds = 1 minute; 60 minutes = 1 hour
DA equation:
Evaluation:

Question 35

Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer.Set up a dimensional-analysis style equation in the space provided using the available data.Estimate an approximate answer.Cancel all undesired units before doing math.Label answers.Evaluate your equation for setup,comparison of answer with the estimate,and math accuracy.For credit,show all work.
How many kilometers,to the nearest tenth,are in 50 miles?
Conversion formula: 1 km = 0.6 miles
DA equation:
Evaluation:

Question 36

The surgeon makes an incision that is 7 _1/2
inches long.What is the equivalent in centimeters?
Conversion factor: 2.5 cm = 1 inch
DA equation:

Question 37

Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer.Set up a dimensional-analysis style equation in the space provided using the available data.Estimate an approximate answer.Cancel all undesired units before doing math.Label answers.Evaluate your equation for setup,comparison of answer with the estimate,and math accuracy.For credit,show all work.
How many inches are there in 1 meter?
Conversion formulas: 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters (cm); 100 cm = 1 meter (m).Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
DA equation:
Evaluation:

Question 38

Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer.Set up a dimensional-analysis style equation in the space provided using the available data.Estimate an approximate answer.Cancel all undesired units before doing math.Label answers.Evaluate your equation for setup,comparison of answer with the estimate,and math accuracy.For credit,show all work.
How many kilograms are in 25 pounds?
Conversion formula: 1 kg = 2.2 lb
DA equation:
Evaluation:

Question 39

Find the least common denominator for , ,andhttps://storage.examlex.com/TB5095/.

Question 40

Write the sum of 10 and 4; write the product of 10 and 4.

Question 41

The computer has 4 gigabytes (GB)of memory.How many megabytes (MB)of memory does this equal?
Conversion factor: 1024 megabytes = 1 gigabyte
DA equation:

Question 42

The container holds 1 quart.How many ounces does it hold?
Conversion factors: 8 ounces = 1 cup; 2 cups = 1 pint; 2 pints = 1 quart
DA equation:

Question 43

The field is 300 yards long.How many meters is it?
Conversion factor: 1 yard = approximately 0.9 meters
DA equation:

Question 44

In dimensional analysis problems,what form of arithmetic is used?

A)decimal multiplication
B)decimal division
C)fraction multiplication
D)fraction division

Question 45

The patient is supposed to drink 8 ounces of fluid every waking hour.How many quarts should be consumed in 12 hours?
Conversion factors: 16 oz = 1 pint,2 pints = 1 quart
DA equation:

Question 46

There are 5 RNs on each unit per 12-hour shift.How many RN salaries are needed for a week on a unit?
Conversion factors: 1 shift = 12 hr; 24 hr = 1 day; 7 days = 1 week
DA equation:

Question 47

The patient takes 5 medications three times a day.How many medications does the patient take in a week (7 days = 1 week)?
DA equation:

Question 48

The accounting office prints 400 pages per day.How many reams of paper should be bought to last 1 month (to the nearest ream)?
Conversion factors: 1000 pages = 1 ream; 30 days = 1 month
DA equation:

Question 49

The cardiac rehab track is 1/4 mile.The patient is now completing 12 circuits on the track every morning.How many miles is the patient completing?
Conversion factor: 4 circuits ( 1/4 mi)= 1 mile
DA equation:
Evaluation: