MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING
5TH EDITION
AUTHOR(S)SUSAN SCOTT RICCI;
TERRI KYLE; SUSAN CARMAN
TEST BANK
1) Roman Numerals
Reference: Ch. 1 — Arabic Numbers and Roman Numerals
Question:
The provider writes an order for metoprolol XL XXV mg PO
daily. Before administering the dose, the nurse must interpret
,the Roman numeral correctly. What does XXV mean in Arabic
numerals?
A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 50
Correct Answer: C. 25
Rationale:
Correct Answer: XXV = 10 + 10 + 5 = 25. The nurse must
translate Roman numerals accurately to avoid medication
transcription errors.
A: 15 is XV, not XXV.
B: 20 is XX, which omits the V.
D: 50 is L, not XXV.
Teaching Point: Translate Roman numerals before verifying any
medication dose.
Citation: Craig, G. P. (2025). Dosage Calculations Made Easy:
Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis (8th ed.). Ch. 1 —
Arabic Numbers and Roman Numerals.
2) Roman Numerals
Reference: Ch. 1 — Arabic Numbers and Roman Numerals
Question:
A medication label for a supplement reads XII mg per tablet.
,The nurse is converting the dose to Arabic numerals before
documentation. What number does XII represent?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 15
Correct Answer: C. 12
Rationale:
Correct Answer: XII = 10 + 1 + 1 = 12. Correct numeral
translation supports accurate documentation and
administration.
A: 10 is X only.
B: 11 is XI, not XII.
D: 15 is XV, not XII.
Teaching Point: Always decode Roman numerals before dose
comparison.
Citation: Craig, G. P. (2025). Dosage Calculations Made Easy:
Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis (8th ed.). Ch. 1 —
Arabic Numbers and Roman Numerals.
3) Multiplying Fractions
Reference: Ch. 1 — Fractions — Multiplying Fractions
Question:
The provider orders 1/2 tablet of an antacid per dose. The
, patient will receive the medication 3 times today. How many
tablets are needed total?
A. 1 tablet
B. 1.5 tablets
C. 2 tablets
D. 2.5 tablets
Correct Answer: B. 1.5 tablets
Rationale:
Correct Answer: 12×3=32=1.5\frac{1}{2} \times 3 = \frac{3}{2} =
1.521×3=23=1.5 tablets. The quantity per dose is multiplied by
the number of doses.
A: 1 tablet reflects only two half-tablets, not three.
C: 2 tablets would be an overestimate.
D: 2.5 tablets adds an extra half-tablet not ordered.
Teaching Point: Multiply the fraction dose by the number of
doses.
Citation: Craig, G. P. (2025). Dosage Calculations Made Easy:
Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis (8th ed.). Ch. 1 —
Multiplying Fractions.
4) Multiplying Fractions
Reference: Ch. 1 — Fractions — Multiplying Fractions
NURSING
5TH EDITION
AUTHOR(S)SUSAN SCOTT RICCI;
TERRI KYLE; SUSAN CARMAN
TEST BANK
1) Roman Numerals
Reference: Ch. 1 — Arabic Numbers and Roman Numerals
Question:
The provider writes an order for metoprolol XL XXV mg PO
daily. Before administering the dose, the nurse must interpret
,the Roman numeral correctly. What does XXV mean in Arabic
numerals?
A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 50
Correct Answer: C. 25
Rationale:
Correct Answer: XXV = 10 + 10 + 5 = 25. The nurse must
translate Roman numerals accurately to avoid medication
transcription errors.
A: 15 is XV, not XXV.
B: 20 is XX, which omits the V.
D: 50 is L, not XXV.
Teaching Point: Translate Roman numerals before verifying any
medication dose.
Citation: Craig, G. P. (2025). Dosage Calculations Made Easy:
Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis (8th ed.). Ch. 1 —
Arabic Numbers and Roman Numerals.
2) Roman Numerals
Reference: Ch. 1 — Arabic Numbers and Roman Numerals
Question:
A medication label for a supplement reads XII mg per tablet.
,The nurse is converting the dose to Arabic numerals before
documentation. What number does XII represent?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 15
Correct Answer: C. 12
Rationale:
Correct Answer: XII = 10 + 1 + 1 = 12. Correct numeral
translation supports accurate documentation and
administration.
A: 10 is X only.
B: 11 is XI, not XII.
D: 15 is XV, not XII.
Teaching Point: Always decode Roman numerals before dose
comparison.
Citation: Craig, G. P. (2025). Dosage Calculations Made Easy:
Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis (8th ed.). Ch. 1 —
Arabic Numbers and Roman Numerals.
3) Multiplying Fractions
Reference: Ch. 1 — Fractions — Multiplying Fractions
Question:
The provider orders 1/2 tablet of an antacid per dose. The
, patient will receive the medication 3 times today. How many
tablets are needed total?
A. 1 tablet
B. 1.5 tablets
C. 2 tablets
D. 2.5 tablets
Correct Answer: B. 1.5 tablets
Rationale:
Correct Answer: 12×3=32=1.5\frac{1}{2} \times 3 = \frac{3}{2} =
1.521×3=23=1.5 tablets. The quantity per dose is multiplied by
the number of doses.
A: 1 tablet reflects only two half-tablets, not three.
C: 2 tablets would be an overestimate.
D: 2.5 tablets adds an extra half-tablet not ordered.
Teaching Point: Multiply the fraction dose by the number of
doses.
Citation: Craig, G. P. (2025). Dosage Calculations Made Easy:
Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis (8th ed.). Ch. 1 —
Multiplying Fractions.
4) Multiplying Fractions
Reference: Ch. 1 — Fractions — Multiplying Fractions
