ATI Dosage Calculation PN Adult Medical Surgical Proctored Assessment 3.2 Master Test Bank: 1,000+ Practice Questions with Answers and Rationales ________________________________________ CONTENT AREAS: Section 1: Basic Unit Conversions & Equivalents

ATI Dosage Calculation PN Adult Medical
Surgical Proctored Assessment 3.2

Master Test Bank: 1,000+ Practice Questions with
Answers and Rationales




CONTENT AREAS:
Section 1: Basic Unit Conversions & Equivalents (Q1–Q80)
Section 2: Oral Medication Calculations – Tablets & Capsules (Q81–Q180)
Section 3: Oral Liquid Medication Calculations (Q181–Q280)
Section 4: Parenteral Medication Calculations – Injections (Q281–Q380)
Section 5: Reconstitution Calculations (Q381–Q460)
Section 6: IV Flow Rate Calculations – mL/hr (Q461–Q560)
Section 7: IV Gravity Drip Calculations – gtt/min (Q561–Q650)
Section 8: Weight-Based Dosing Calculations (Q651–Q740)
Section 9: High-Alert Medication Calculations (Q741–Q830)
Section 10: Safe Dosage Ranges & Medication Safety (Q831–Q910)
Section 11: Comprehensive Mixed Clinical Scenarios (Q911–Q1000+)




SECTION 1: BASIC UNIT CONVERSIONS &
EQUIVALENTS

Q1. A nurse is converting 2,500 mcg to milligrams. How many mg is this?
A. 0.25 mg
B. 2.5 mg
C. 25 mg

,D. 250 mg
Answer: B
Explanation: 1 mg = 1,000 mcg. 2,500 ÷ 1,000 = 2.5 mg.

Q2. Convert 0.75 g to milligrams.
A. 7.5 mg
B. 75 mg
C. 750 mg
D. 7,500 mg
Answer: C
Explanation: 1 g = 1,000 mg. 0.75 × 1,000 = 750 mg.

Q3. How many milliliters are in 3 teaspoons?
A. 5 mL
B. 10 mL
C. 15 mL
D. 30 mL
Answer: C
Explanation: 1 teaspoon = 5 mL. 3 × 5 = 15 mL.

Q4. Convert 2 tablespoons to milliliters.
A. 15 mL
B. 30 mL
C. 45 mL
D. 60 mL
Answer: B
Explanation: 1 tablespoon = 15 mL. 2 × 15 = 30 mL.

Q5. How many ounces are in 240 mL?
A. 4 oz
B. 6 oz
C. 8 oz

,D. 12 oz
Answer: C
Explanation: 1 oz = 30 mL. 240 ÷ 30 = 8 oz.

Q6. Convert 1 kg to pounds.
A. 1.1 lb
B. 2.2 lb
C. 3.3 lb
D. 4.4 lb
Answer: B
Explanation: 1 kg = 2.2 lb.

Q7. A client weighs 154 lb. What is the weight in kilograms?
A. 60 kg
B. 70 kg
C. 80 kg
D. 90 kg
Answer: B
Explanation: 154 ÷ 2.2 = 70 kg.

Q8. How many micrograms are in 0.5 mg?
A. 50 mcg
B. 500 mcg
C. 5,000 mcg
D. 50,000 mcg
Answer: B
Explanation: 1 mg = 1,000 mcg. 0.5 × 1,000 = 500 mcg.

Q9. Convert 500 mL to liters.
A. 0.05 L
B. 0.5 L
C. 5 L

, D. 50 L
Answer: B
Explanation: 1 L = 1,000 mL. 500 ÷ 1,000 = 0.5 L.

Q10. How many grams are in 2,000 mg?
A. 0.2 g
B. 2 g
C. 20 g
D. 200 g
Answer: B
Explanation: 1 g = 1,000 mg. 2,000 ÷ 1,000 = 2 g.

Q11. Convert 8 oz to milliliters.
A. 120 mL
B. 180 mL
C. 240 mL
D. 300 mL
Answer: C
Explanation: 1 oz = 30 mL. 8 × 30 = 240 mL.

Q12. How many teaspoons are in 30 mL?
A. 3 tsp
B. 6 tsp
C. 10 tsp
D. 15 tsp
Answer: B
Explanation: 1 tsp = 5 mL. 30 ÷ 5 = 6 tsp.

Q13. Convert 3.5 kg to grams.
A. 350 g
B. 3,500 g
C. 35,000 g