Nurs 300 Final Exam: Questions With Correct Solutions
Base Units of Metric System Right Ans - Weight (grams)
Volume (liters)
Length (meters)
commonly used prefixes Right Ans - micro- one millionth
milli- one thousandth
centi- one hundredth
kilo- one thousand
Household measurements Right Ans - weight- pounds
volume- cups, teaspoons
length- feet, inches
metric conversions: dimensional analysis method Right Ans - -Set up the
single equation by putting the desired answer (which unit of measurement)
on the left side.
-Place the equivalents between the two items in the problem or known factor
on the right side
.-Finally, place the given quantity and the units in which it is supplied also on
the right side of the equation.
proportion method Right Ans - -Place the equivalent between the two
measures (units) on the left side of the proportion.
-Set up the right side of the proportion so the abbreviations (units) match the
left side.
-Use the symbol x to represent the unknown quantity.
-Rewrite the proportion without using the abbreviations.
-Solve for x by multiplying the means and extremes.
-Write the answer as a decimal.
1 gm is equivalent to how many mcg? Right Ans - 1,000,000
3 oz is equivalent to how many mL? Right Ans - 90
1 mg is equivalent to how many mcg? Right Ans - 1,000
150,525 mcg equals ___ g? Right Ans - 0.150525
, 112.2 lb =___kg? Right Ans - 51
900 mg=____g? Right Ans - 0.9
1 cup is equivalent to how many oz? Right Ans - 8 fl oz
37.8 degrees C is equivalent to ___howmany degrees F? Right Ans - 100
180lb is equivalent to how many kg? Right Ans - 81.8
3/4 cup is equivalent to how many fluid ounces? Right Ans - 6
Trade Name of Medication Right Ans - -First name written on the label
-Always followed by the ® registration symbol.
-Usually capitalized and written in bold print
Generic Name of Medication Right Ans - Appears directly under the trade
name.
-Usually found in smaller or different type letters from the trade name.
-Sometimes is only name found on drug label.
Strength of the Medication Dosage Right Ans - -Indicates amount or weight
of medication supplied in specific unit of measure.
-Could be listed per capsule, tablet, or milliliter.
Form in Which Medication Is Provided Right Ans - -Indicates how drug is
supplied.
-For examples: tablets, capsules, liquids, suppositories, and ointments
Route of Medication Administration Right Ans - -Indicates how drug is to
be administered.
-For examples: oral, topical, injection, and intravenous
Total Amount of Medication Right Ans - -Could be listed on drug label
-Indicates the total amount of medication in container.
Directions for Medication Preparation Right Ans - -Could be listed on drug
label
Base Units of Metric System Right Ans - Weight (grams)
Volume (liters)
Length (meters)
commonly used prefixes Right Ans - micro- one millionth
milli- one thousandth
centi- one hundredth
kilo- one thousand
Household measurements Right Ans - weight- pounds
volume- cups, teaspoons
length- feet, inches
metric conversions: dimensional analysis method Right Ans - -Set up the
single equation by putting the desired answer (which unit of measurement)
on the left side.
-Place the equivalents between the two items in the problem or known factor
on the right side
.-Finally, place the given quantity and the units in which it is supplied also on
the right side of the equation.
proportion method Right Ans - -Place the equivalent between the two
measures (units) on the left side of the proportion.
-Set up the right side of the proportion so the abbreviations (units) match the
left side.
-Use the symbol x to represent the unknown quantity.
-Rewrite the proportion without using the abbreviations.
-Solve for x by multiplying the means and extremes.
-Write the answer as a decimal.
1 gm is equivalent to how many mcg? Right Ans - 1,000,000
3 oz is equivalent to how many mL? Right Ans - 90
1 mg is equivalent to how many mcg? Right Ans - 1,000
150,525 mcg equals ___ g? Right Ans - 0.150525
, 112.2 lb =___kg? Right Ans - 51
900 mg=____g? Right Ans - 0.9
1 cup is equivalent to how many oz? Right Ans - 8 fl oz
37.8 degrees C is equivalent to ___howmany degrees F? Right Ans - 100
180lb is equivalent to how many kg? Right Ans - 81.8
3/4 cup is equivalent to how many fluid ounces? Right Ans - 6
Trade Name of Medication Right Ans - -First name written on the label
-Always followed by the ® registration symbol.
-Usually capitalized and written in bold print
Generic Name of Medication Right Ans - Appears directly under the trade
name.
-Usually found in smaller or different type letters from the trade name.
-Sometimes is only name found on drug label.
Strength of the Medication Dosage Right Ans - -Indicates amount or weight
of medication supplied in specific unit of measure.
-Could be listed per capsule, tablet, or milliliter.
Form in Which Medication Is Provided Right Ans - -Indicates how drug is
supplied.
-For examples: tablets, capsules, liquids, suppositories, and ointments
Route of Medication Administration Right Ans - -Indicates how drug is to
be administered.
-For examples: oral, topical, injection, and intravenous
Total Amount of Medication Right Ans - -Could be listed on drug label
-Indicates the total amount of medication in container.
Directions for Medication Preparation Right Ans - -Could be listed on drug
label
