ATI Dosage Calculation PN Adult Medical-
Surgical Proctored Assessment 3.2
Comprehensive Test Bank — 1,020 Questions with
Answers & Rationales
Exam: Dosage Calculation PN Adult Medical-Surgical Proctored Assessment
3.2
Target Audience: Practical Nursing (PN) Students
Total Questions: 1,020
Format: Multiple Choice | Answer + Rationale After Each Question
Table of Contents
Section Topic Questions
1 Basic Unit Conversions & Equivalents 1–100
2 Oral Medication Calculations (Tablets & Capsules) 101–200
3 Oral Liquid Medication Calculations 201–300
4 Parenteral Medication Calculations (Injections) 301–400
5 Reconstitution Calculations 401–480
6 IV Flow Rate Calculations (mL/hr) 481–560
7 IV Gravity Drip Calculations (gtt/min) 561–640
8 Weight-Based Dosing Calculations 641–720
9 High-Alert Medication Calculations 721–800
,Section Topic Questions
10 Mixed Clinical Calculation Scenarios 801–900
11 Comprehensive Practice & Safe Dosage Ranges 901–1020
SECTION 1: BASIC UNIT CONVERSIONS &
EQUIVALENTS (Questions 1–100)
1. A nurse is converting 2.5 g to milligrams. How many milligrams is this?
A. 25 mg
B. 250 mg
C. 2,500 mg
D. 25,000 mg
Answer: C
Explanation: 1 g = 1,000 mg. Therefore, 2.5 g × 1,000 = 2,500 mg.
2. Convert 500 mcg to milligrams.
A. 0.5 mg
B. 5 mg
C. 50 mg
D. 500 mg
Answer: A
Explanation: 1 mg = 1,000 mcg. Therefore, 500 mcg ÷ 1,000 = 0.5 mg.
3. A nurse is converting 3,000 mL to liters. How many liters is this?
,A. 0.3 L
B. 3 L
C. 30 L
D. 300 L
Answer: B
Explanation: 1 L = 1,000 mL. Therefore, 3,000 mL ÷ 1,000 = 3 L.
4. Convert 1.5 kg to grams.
A. 150 g
B. 1,500 g
C. 15,000 g
D. 150,000 g
Answer: B
Explanation: 1 kg = 1,000 g. Therefore, 1.5 kg × 1,000 = 1,500 g.
5. A nurse is converting 8 oz to milliliters. How many mL is this?
A. 120 mL
B. 180 mL
C. 240 mL
D. 300 mL
Answer: C
Explanation: 1 oz = 30 mL. Therefore, 8 oz × 30 = 240 mL.
6. Convert 45 mL to ounces.
A. 1.5 oz
B. 2 oz
C. 3 oz
D. 4.5 oz
, Answer: A
Explanation: 1 oz = 30 mL. Therefore, 45 mL ÷ 30 = 1.5 oz.
7. A nurse is converting 0.75 mg to micrograms.
A. 75 mcg
B. 750 mcg
C. 7,500 mcg
D. 75,000 mcg
Answer: B
Explanation: 1 mg = 1,000 mcg. Therefore, 0.75 mg × 1,000 = 750 mcg.
8. Convert 2,500 mcg to milligrams.
A. 0.25 mg
B. 2.5 mg
C. 25 mg
D. 250 mg
Answer: B
Explanation: 1 mg = 1,000 mcg. Therefore, 2,500 mcg ÷ 1,000 = 2.5 mg.
9. A nurse is converting 4 tablespoons to milliliters. How many mL is this?
A. 20 mL
B. 40 mL
C. 60 mL
D. 80 mL
Answer: C
Explanation: 1 tablespoon (Tbsp) = 15 mL. Therefore, 4 Tbsp × 15 = 60
mL.
10. Convert 90 mL to tablespoons.
Surgical Proctored Assessment 3.2
Comprehensive Test Bank — 1,020 Questions with
Answers & Rationales
Exam: Dosage Calculation PN Adult Medical-Surgical Proctored Assessment
3.2
Target Audience: Practical Nursing (PN) Students
Total Questions: 1,020
Format: Multiple Choice | Answer + Rationale After Each Question
Table of Contents
Section Topic Questions
1 Basic Unit Conversions & Equivalents 1–100
2 Oral Medication Calculations (Tablets & Capsules) 101–200
3 Oral Liquid Medication Calculations 201–300
4 Parenteral Medication Calculations (Injections) 301–400
5 Reconstitution Calculations 401–480
6 IV Flow Rate Calculations (mL/hr) 481–560
7 IV Gravity Drip Calculations (gtt/min) 561–640
8 Weight-Based Dosing Calculations 641–720
9 High-Alert Medication Calculations 721–800
,Section Topic Questions
10 Mixed Clinical Calculation Scenarios 801–900
11 Comprehensive Practice & Safe Dosage Ranges 901–1020
SECTION 1: BASIC UNIT CONVERSIONS &
EQUIVALENTS (Questions 1–100)
1. A nurse is converting 2.5 g to milligrams. How many milligrams is this?
A. 25 mg
B. 250 mg
C. 2,500 mg
D. 25,000 mg
Answer: C
Explanation: 1 g = 1,000 mg. Therefore, 2.5 g × 1,000 = 2,500 mg.
2. Convert 500 mcg to milligrams.
A. 0.5 mg
B. 5 mg
C. 50 mg
D. 500 mg
Answer: A
Explanation: 1 mg = 1,000 mcg. Therefore, 500 mcg ÷ 1,000 = 0.5 mg.
3. A nurse is converting 3,000 mL to liters. How many liters is this?
,A. 0.3 L
B. 3 L
C. 30 L
D. 300 L
Answer: B
Explanation: 1 L = 1,000 mL. Therefore, 3,000 mL ÷ 1,000 = 3 L.
4. Convert 1.5 kg to grams.
A. 150 g
B. 1,500 g
C. 15,000 g
D. 150,000 g
Answer: B
Explanation: 1 kg = 1,000 g. Therefore, 1.5 kg × 1,000 = 1,500 g.
5. A nurse is converting 8 oz to milliliters. How many mL is this?
A. 120 mL
B. 180 mL
C. 240 mL
D. 300 mL
Answer: C
Explanation: 1 oz = 30 mL. Therefore, 8 oz × 30 = 240 mL.
6. Convert 45 mL to ounces.
A. 1.5 oz
B. 2 oz
C. 3 oz
D. 4.5 oz
, Answer: A
Explanation: 1 oz = 30 mL. Therefore, 45 mL ÷ 30 = 1.5 oz.
7. A nurse is converting 0.75 mg to micrograms.
A. 75 mcg
B. 750 mcg
C. 7,500 mcg
D. 75,000 mcg
Answer: B
Explanation: 1 mg = 1,000 mcg. Therefore, 0.75 mg × 1,000 = 750 mcg.
8. Convert 2,500 mcg to milligrams.
A. 0.25 mg
B. 2.5 mg
C. 25 mg
D. 250 mg
Answer: B
Explanation: 1 mg = 1,000 mcg. Therefore, 2,500 mcg ÷ 1,000 = 2.5 mg.
9. A nurse is converting 4 tablespoons to milliliters. How many mL is this?
A. 20 mL
B. 40 mL
C. 60 mL
D. 80 mL
Answer: C
Explanation: 1 tablespoon (Tbsp) = 15 mL. Therefore, 4 Tbsp × 15 = 60
mL.
10. Convert 90 mL to tablespoons.
