Question 1

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
54.6 g = _____ kg

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
54.6 g =...

Question 2

The metric system (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  is also called the fractional system. 
B)  is used most often in medication administration. 
C)  has units of measure such as grain and drop. 
D)  is based on the decimal system. 
E)  is gradually replacing the apothecary and household systems.
F) expresses quantities using Arabic numbers and decimals. 
A)  is also called the fractional system. 
B)  is used most often in medication administration. 
C)  has units of measure such as grain and drop. 
D)  is based on the decimal system. 
E)  is gradually replacing the apothecary and household systems.
F) expresses quantities using Arabic numbers and decimals.

Question 3

Directions: Apply the guidelines relating to the use of leading and trailing zeros and express the following metric notations correctly.
.65 mL

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Apply the guidelines relating to the...

Question 4

Six-tenths of a liter:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.6 L 
B)  6/10 L 
C)  0.60 L 
D)  0.60 l 
A)  0.6 L 
B)  6/10 L 
C)  0.60 L 
D)  0.60 l

Question 5

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
25.5 mcg = _______ mg

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
25.5 mcg =...

Question 6

Gram is the basic unit of weight in the metric system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

0.6 mg is equivalent to

Accepted Answer

A)  600 mcg. 
B)  6 mcg. 
C)  60 mcg. 
D)  0.0006 mcg. 
A)  600 mcg. 
B)  6 mcg. 
C)  60 mcg. 
D)  0.0006 mcg.

Question 8

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
1 mg = _____ g

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
1 mg =...

Question 9

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
0.007 kg = _______ g

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
0.007 kg =...

Question 10

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
8.3 L = _____ mL

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
8.3 L =...

Question 11

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
0.081 g = _____ mg

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
0.081 g =...

Question 12

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
9.5 mg = ________ mcg

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
9.5 mg =...

Question 13

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
873 mL = _________ L

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
873 mL =...

Question 14

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
0.008 L = _______ mL

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
0.008 L =...

Question 15

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
48.5 mcg = _________ mg

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
48.5 mcg =...

Question 16

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
21 L = _________ mL

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
21 L =...

Question 17

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
1 kg = _____ g

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
1 kg =...

Question 18

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
3.5 g = _______ mg

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
3.5 g =...

Question 19

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
6,724 g = _______ kg

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
6,724 g =...

Question 20

Eight-tenths of a milliliter:

Accepted Answer

A)  8/10 ml 
B)  .8 mL 
C)  0.8 mL 
D)  ml 0.8 
A)  8/10 ml 
B)  .8 mL 
C)  0.8 mL 
D)  ml 0.8

Exam 6: Metric System

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 54.6 g = _____ kg

The metric system (Select all that apply.)

Directions: Apply the guidelines relating to the use of leading and trailing zeros and express the following metric notations correctly. .65 mL

Six-tenths of a liter:

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 25.5 mcg = _______ mg

Gram is the basic unit of weight in the metric system.

0.6 mg is equivalent to

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 1 mg = _____ g

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 0.007 kg = _______ g

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 8.3 L = _____ mL

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 0.081 g = _____ mg

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 9.5 mg = ________ mcg

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 873 mL = _________ L

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 0.008 L = _______ mL

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 48.5 mcg = _________ mg

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 21 L = _________ mL

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 1 kg = _____ g

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 3.5 g = _______ mg

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 6,724 g = _______ kg

Eight-tenths of a milliliter:

Roman Numerals

Fractions

Decimals

Ratio and Proportion

Percentages

Apothecary and Household Systems

Converting Within and Between Systems

Additional Conversions Useful in the Health Care Setting

Medication Administration

Understanding and Interpreting Medication Orders

Medication Administration Records and Medication Distribution Systems

Reading Medication Labels

Dosage Calculation Using the Ratio and Proportion Method

Dosage Calculation Using the Formula Method

Dosage Calculation Using the Dimensional Analysis Method

Oral Medications

Parenteral Medications

Reconstitution of Solutions

Insulin

Intravenous Solutions and Equipment

Intravenous Calculations

Heparin Calculations

Critical Care Calculations

Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight

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