Question 1

Which of the following measurements is not from the metric system?

Accepted Answer

A)  18 tsp 
B)  508 mg 
C)  62 cm 
D)  0.1 L 
A)  18 tsp 
B)  508 mg 
C)  62 cm 
D)  0.1 L A

Question 2

The correct abbreviation for gram is:

Accepted Answer

A)  mg 
B)  grm 
C)  gm 
D)  g 
A)  mg 
B)  grm 
C)  gm 
D)  g D

Question 3

Complete the metric equivalent of 1 in = _____ cm.

Accepted Answer

A)  2.5 
B)  2.75 
C)  3 
D)  3.25 
A)  2.5 
B)  2.75 
C)  3 
D)  3.25 A

Question 4

Which of the following measurements are written correctly? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  37 mcg 
B)  42 g 
C)  3 Ltr 
D)  15 mg 
E)  5ML 
A)  37 mcg 
B)  42 g 
C)  3 Ltr 
D)  15 mg 
E)  5ML

Question 5

The International Unit measures which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount of medication in a tablet 
B)  The weight of inactive ingredients in a medication 
C)  The quantity of active ingredients in a capsule 
D)  The biological activity or potency of a drug 
A)  The amount of medication in a tablet 
B)  The weight of inactive ingredients in a medication 
C)  The quantity of active ingredients in a capsule 
D)  The biological activity or potency of a drug

Question 6

Complete the metric equivalent of 1 tsp = ____ mL.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20

Question 7

Which of the following measurements is written incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

A)  14 kg 
B)  231 mm 
C)  90 cms 
D)  0.6 mg 
A)  14 kg 
B)  231 mm 
C)  90 cms 
D)  0.6 mg

Question 8

Which of the following measurements are written correctly? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  40 mcg 
B)  351.6 mL 
C)  0.0001 kg 
D)  .2 mg 
E)  5.0mg 
A)  40 mcg 
B)  351.6 mL 
C)  0.0001 kg 
D)  .2 mg 
E)  5.0mg

Question 9

Which of the following units of measure is not from the metric system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meter 
B)  Grain 
C)  Microgram 
D)  Milliliter 
A)  Meter 
B)  Grain 
C)  Microgram 
D)  Milliliter

Question 10

The metric system of measure is based on the power of:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  12 
D)  20 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  12 
D)  20

Question 11

Complete the metric equivalent of 1 mg = _____ mcg.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  10 
C)  100 
D)  1,000 
A)  1 
B)  10 
C)  100 
D)  1,000

Question 12

What is the correct way to abbreviate 86 kilograms?

Accepted Answer

A)  86 kgs 
B)  86 kg 
C)  86 Kgs 
D)  86.0 kg 
A)  86 kgs 
B)  86 kg 
C)  86 Kgs 
D)  86.0 kg

Question 13

Complete the metric equivalent of 1 c = _____ mL.

Accepted Answer

A)  180 
B)  200 
C)  240 
D)  280 
A)  180 
B)  200 
C)  240 
D)  280

Question 14

A provider orders potassium chloride, 20 mEq, orally, once daily. The nurse knows that the abbreviation mEq stands for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Modified equivalents 
B)  Megaequivalents 
C)  Milliequivalents 
D)  Miniequivalents 
A)  Modified equivalents 
B)  Megaequivalents 
C)  Milliequivalents 
D)  Miniequivalents

Question 15

Which of the following measurements are written incorrectly? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  16.3 kg 
B)  5 mg 
C)  0.004 L's 
D)  1.002 mcg 
E)  3 mcgs 
A)  16.3 kg 
B)  5 mg 
C)  0.004 L's 
D)  1.002 mcg 
E)  3 mcgs

Which of the following measurements is not from the metric system?

The correct abbreviation for gram is:

Complete the metric equivalent of 1 in = _____ cm.

Which of the following measurements are written correctly? Select all that apply.

The International Unit measures which of the following?

Complete the metric equivalent of 1 tsp = ____ mL.

Which of the following measurements is written incorrectly?

Which of the following measurements are written correctly? Select all that apply.

Which of the following units of measure is not from the metric system?

The metric system of measure is based on the power of:

Complete the metric equivalent of 1 mg = _____ mcg.

What is the correct way to abbreviate 86 kilograms?

Complete the metric equivalent of 1 c = _____ mL.

A provider orders potassium chloride, 20 mEq, orally, once daily. The nurse knows that the abbreviation mEq stands for which of the following?

Which of the following measurements are written incorrectly? Select all that apply.

Whole Numbers

Fractions

Decimals and Percents

Dimensional Analysis

Conversions

Safety Considerations in Medication Administration

Prescriptions and Medication Orders

Reading Medication Labels and Syringes

Reconstituting Parenteral Medications From a Powder

Calculations Using Weight and Body Surface Area

Intravenous Delivery Systems and Equipmen

Intravenous Calculations

Enteral Tube Feedings

Insulin Administration

Heparin Administration

Critical Care Dosage Calculations

Lifespan Considerations in Dosage Calculation

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Exam 5: Measures and Equivalents

Which of the following measurements is not from the metric system?

The correct abbreviation for gram is:

Complete the metric equivalent of 1 in = _____ cm.

Which of the following measurements are written correctly? Select all that apply.

The International Unit measures which of the following?

Complete the metric equivalent of 1 tsp = ____ mL.

Which of the following measurements is written incorrectly?

Which of the following measurements are written correctly? Select all that apply.

Which of the following units of measure is not from the metric system?

The metric system of measure is based on the power of:

Complete the metric equivalent of 1 mg = _____ mcg.

What is the correct way to abbreviate 86 kilograms?

Complete the metric equivalent of 1 c = _____ mL.

A provider orders potassium chloride, 20 mEq, orally, once daily. The nurse knows that the abbreviation mEq stands for which of the following?

Which of the following measurements are written incorrectly? Select all that apply.

Whole Numbers

Fractions

Decimals and Percents

Dimensional Analysis

Conversions

Safety Considerations in Medication Administration

Prescriptions and Medication Orders

Reading Medication Labels and Syringes

Reconstituting Parenteral Medications From a Powder

Calculations Using Weight and Body Surface Area

Intravenous Delivery Systems and Equipmen

Intravenous Calculations

Enteral Tube Feedings

Insulin Administration

Heparin Administration

Critical Care Dosage Calculations

Lifespan Considerations in Dosage Calculation

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