Sherpath Assignments
Which fraction would be the result of 6/10 to its lowest terms? Record the answer as a
fraction.
3/5
Convert the improper fraction 7/4 to a mixed number.
1¾
Convert the mixed number 4 3/4 to an improper fraction
19/4
Which is the lowest common denominator of the fractions 6/10 and 2/5?
5
Calculate the equivalent fraction of 2/7, with the lowest common denominator of 21. 2/7
= ?/21
6/21
Convert 1 3/7 to an equivalent fraction that shares a lowest common denominator with
7/28.
40/28
The patient voided six times during the past 24 hours: 250 mL, 500 mL, 325 mL,
300 mL, 175 mL, 275 mL. Calculate the total output for the previous day. Record
the answer using a whole number with no punctuation. __ mL
1825
Add the total amount of urine as no conversion is necessary. The 24-hour output in mL
is:250 mL + 500 mL + 325 mL + 300 mL + 175 mL + 275 mL = 1825 mL
The home health nurse is calculating the output reported by the patient for the
previous day. The patient reports urinating a total of five times: 10 ounces, 14
ounces, 12 ounces, 10 ounces, 8 ounces in addition to 2 ounces from the surgical
drain. Convert the ounces to mL and document the 24-hour output. Record the
answer using a whole number with no punctuation. __ mL
1680
Step 1: As the measurements are in oz, the total output in oz is:10 oz + 14 oz + 12 oz +
10 oz + 8 oz + 2 oz = 56 oz10 oz + 14 oz + 12 oz + 10 oz + 8 oz + 2 oz = 56 ozStep 2:
Unit conversion using dimensional analysis:The 24-hr output in mL is:30 mL1 oz × 56
oz1 = 1680 mL
The home health nurse is calculating the output reported by the patient for the
previous day. The patient reports urinating a total of five times: 12 ounces, 14
ounces, 12 ounces, 13 ounces, 10 ounces in addition to 15 ounces from the
surgical drain. Convert the ounces to mL and document the 24-hour output.
Record the answer using a whole number with no punctuation. __ mL
2280
,Step 1: As the measurements are in oz, the total output in oz is: 12 oz + 14 oz + 12 oz +
13 oz + 10 oz + 15 oz = 76 oz12 oz + 14 oz + 12 oz + 13 oz + 10 oz + 15 oz = 76
ozStep 2: Unit Conversion Using Dimensional Analysis:The 24-hr output in mL is:30
mL1 oz × 76 oz1 = 2280 mL30 mL1 oz × 76 oz1 = 2280 mL
Convert a patient’s weight from 125 pounds to kilograms using dimensional
analysis. Round the answer to the nearest tenth if applicable. __ kg
56.8
Set the problem up as:x kg = 1 kg2.2 lb� kg = 1 kg2.2 lbx kg = 1 kg2.2 lb×125 lb1� kg
= 1 kg2.2 lb×125 lb1x kg = 1 kg2.2 lb×125lb1= 1252.2 = 56.81 rounded to 56.8 kg� kg
= 1 kg2.2 lb×125lb1= 1252.2 = 56.81 rounded to 56.8 kg
Convert a patient’s weight from 67 kilograms to pounds using dimensional
analysis. Record the answer using one decimal place. __ lb
147.4
Set the problem up as:x lb = 2.2 lb1 kg� lb = 2.2 lb1 kgx lb = 2.2 lb1 kg×67 kg1� lb =
2.2 lb1 kg×67 kg1x lb = 2.2 lb1 kg×67 kg1= 2.2 × 67 = 147.4lb� lb = 2.2 lb1 kg×67
kg1= 2.2 × 67 = 147.4 lb
An adult is 73 inches long. Convert the length to centimeters using proportion.
Record the answer using one decimal place. __ cm
182.5
Step 1:1 inch : 2.5 cm :: 73 inches : x cm1 inch : 2.5 cm :: 73 inches : � cmStep 2:
Multiply means and extremes:x=2.5×73�=2.5×73Step 3:x=182.5 cm
Convert the temperature of a patient from 37.0° C to Fahrenheit. Round the
answer to the nearest tenth if applicable. __° F
98.6
The formula method to convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit is:Step 1: Celsius
temperature×1.8=37 × 1.8 = 66.6Celsius temperature×1.8=37 × 1.8 = 66.6Step 2: Add
32 to the result from step 1=66.6 + 32 = 98.6∘ Fstep 1=66.6 + 32 = 98.6° F
Convert the temperature of a patient from 100.0° F to Celsius. Round the answer
to the nearest tenth if applicable. __° C
37.8
The formula method to convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius is:Step 1: Fahrenheit
temperature -32=100−32=68-32=100−32=68Step 2: Divide the result from step 1 by
1.8=68÷1.8=37.77 or 37.8∘ C
Convert the temperature of a patient from 99.4° F to Celsius. Round the answer to
the nearest tenth if applicable. __° C
37.4
The formula method to convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius is:Step 1: Fahrenheit
temperature -32=99.4−32=67.4-32=99.4−32=67.4Step 2: Divide the result from step 1
by 1.8=67.4÷1.8=37.44 or 37.4∘ C1.8=67.4÷1.8=37.44 or 37.4° C
, Convert 4,500,000 micrograms to milligrams. Record the answer using a whole
number with no punctuation. __ mg
4500
Step 1: Set up the equation as:x mg = 4,500,000 mcg� mg = 4,500,000 mcgStep 2:
Use the conversion factor, 1000 mcg = 1 mg1000 mcg = 1 mg:x g = 1 g1000 mg × 2500
mg1� g = 1 g1000 mg × 2500 mg1Step 3: Cancel the like abbreviations on the right
side of the equation and solve for x:x mg = 1 mg10001mcg × 4504,500,000mcg1x = 1 ×
45001 × 1 = 45001x = 4500 mg
Convert 62,000 grams to kilograms. Record the answer using a whole number. __
kg
62
Step 1: Set up the equation as:x kg = 62,000 g� kg = 62,000 gStep 2: Use the
conversion factor, 1000 g = 1 kg1000 g = 1 kg:x kg = 1 kg1000 g × 62,000 g1� kg = 1
kg1000 g × 62,000 g1Step 3: Cancel the like abbreviations on the right side of the
equation and solve for x:x kg = 1 kg10001mg × 6262,000mg1x = 1 × 621 × 1 = 621x =
62 kg
Convert 3.1 liters to milliliters. Record the answer using a whole number with no
punctuation. __ mL
3100
Step 1: Set up the equation as:x mL = 3.1 L� mL = 3.1 LStep 2: Use the conversion
factor, 1000 mL = 1 L1000 mL = 1 Lx mL = 1000 mL1 L × 3.1 L1� mL = 1000 mL1 L ×
3.1 L1Step 3: Cancel the like abbreviations on the right side of the equation and solve
for x:x mL = 1000 mL1 L × 3.1 L1x = 1000 x 3.11 × 1 = 31001x = 3100 mL
Convert 8512 mg to grams using the proportion method. Round the answer to the
nearest hundredth, if applicable. __ g
8.51
Step 1: Set up the equation as:1000 mg : 1 g :: ___ mg : ___ g1000 mg : 1 g :: ___ mg :
___ gRepresent the unknown value by x.1000 mg : 1 g :: 8512 mg : x g1000 mg : 1 g ::
8512 mg : � gStep 2: Rewrite the proportion without using the abbreviations.1000 : 1 ::
8512 : x 1000 : 1 :: 8512 : � Step 3: Solve for x:Multiply the means and extremes:1000x
= 8512x = 85121000x = 8.512 rounded to 8.51 g1000� = 8512� = 85121000� =
8.512 rounded to 8.51 g
Convert 8.1 kg to grams using the proportion method. Record the answer using a
whole number with no punctuation. __ g
8100
Step 1: Set up the equation as:1000 g : 1 kg :: ___ g : ___ kg1000 g : 1 kg :: ___ g : ___
kgRepresent the unknown value by x.1000 g : 1 kg :: x g : 8.1 kg1000 g : 1 kg :: � g :
8.1 kgStep 2: Rewrite the proportion without using the abbreviations.1000 : 1 :: x : 8.1
1000 : 1 :: � : 8.1 Step 3: Solve for x:Multiply the means and extremes:1x = 8100x =
81001x = 8100 g1� = 8100� = 81001� = 8100 g
Which fraction would be the result of 6/10 to its lowest terms? Record the answer as a
fraction.
3/5
Convert the improper fraction 7/4 to a mixed number.
1¾
Convert the mixed number 4 3/4 to an improper fraction
19/4
Which is the lowest common denominator of the fractions 6/10 and 2/5?
5
Calculate the equivalent fraction of 2/7, with the lowest common denominator of 21. 2/7
= ?/21
6/21
Convert 1 3/7 to an equivalent fraction that shares a lowest common denominator with
7/28.
40/28
The patient voided six times during the past 24 hours: 250 mL, 500 mL, 325 mL,
300 mL, 175 mL, 275 mL. Calculate the total output for the previous day. Record
the answer using a whole number with no punctuation. __ mL
1825
Add the total amount of urine as no conversion is necessary. The 24-hour output in mL
is:250 mL + 500 mL + 325 mL + 300 mL + 175 mL + 275 mL = 1825 mL
The home health nurse is calculating the output reported by the patient for the
previous day. The patient reports urinating a total of five times: 10 ounces, 14
ounces, 12 ounces, 10 ounces, 8 ounces in addition to 2 ounces from the surgical
drain. Convert the ounces to mL and document the 24-hour output. Record the
answer using a whole number with no punctuation. __ mL
1680
Step 1: As the measurements are in oz, the total output in oz is:10 oz + 14 oz + 12 oz +
10 oz + 8 oz + 2 oz = 56 oz10 oz + 14 oz + 12 oz + 10 oz + 8 oz + 2 oz = 56 ozStep 2:
Unit conversion using dimensional analysis:The 24-hr output in mL is:30 mL1 oz × 56
oz1 = 1680 mL
The home health nurse is calculating the output reported by the patient for the
previous day. The patient reports urinating a total of five times: 12 ounces, 14
ounces, 12 ounces, 13 ounces, 10 ounces in addition to 15 ounces from the
surgical drain. Convert the ounces to mL and document the 24-hour output.
Record the answer using a whole number with no punctuation. __ mL
2280
,Step 1: As the measurements are in oz, the total output in oz is: 12 oz + 14 oz + 12 oz +
13 oz + 10 oz + 15 oz = 76 oz12 oz + 14 oz + 12 oz + 13 oz + 10 oz + 15 oz = 76
ozStep 2: Unit Conversion Using Dimensional Analysis:The 24-hr output in mL is:30
mL1 oz × 76 oz1 = 2280 mL30 mL1 oz × 76 oz1 = 2280 mL
Convert a patient’s weight from 125 pounds to kilograms using dimensional
analysis. Round the answer to the nearest tenth if applicable. __ kg
56.8
Set the problem up as:x kg = 1 kg2.2 lb� kg = 1 kg2.2 lbx kg = 1 kg2.2 lb×125 lb1� kg
= 1 kg2.2 lb×125 lb1x kg = 1 kg2.2 lb×125lb1= 1252.2 = 56.81 rounded to 56.8 kg� kg
= 1 kg2.2 lb×125lb1= 1252.2 = 56.81 rounded to 56.8 kg
Convert a patient’s weight from 67 kilograms to pounds using dimensional
analysis. Record the answer using one decimal place. __ lb
147.4
Set the problem up as:x lb = 2.2 lb1 kg� lb = 2.2 lb1 kgx lb = 2.2 lb1 kg×67 kg1� lb =
2.2 lb1 kg×67 kg1x lb = 2.2 lb1 kg×67 kg1= 2.2 × 67 = 147.4lb� lb = 2.2 lb1 kg×67
kg1= 2.2 × 67 = 147.4 lb
An adult is 73 inches long. Convert the length to centimeters using proportion.
Record the answer using one decimal place. __ cm
182.5
Step 1:1 inch : 2.5 cm :: 73 inches : x cm1 inch : 2.5 cm :: 73 inches : � cmStep 2:
Multiply means and extremes:x=2.5×73�=2.5×73Step 3:x=182.5 cm
Convert the temperature of a patient from 37.0° C to Fahrenheit. Round the
answer to the nearest tenth if applicable. __° F
98.6
The formula method to convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit is:Step 1: Celsius
temperature×1.8=37 × 1.8 = 66.6Celsius temperature×1.8=37 × 1.8 = 66.6Step 2: Add
32 to the result from step 1=66.6 + 32 = 98.6∘ Fstep 1=66.6 + 32 = 98.6° F
Convert the temperature of a patient from 100.0° F to Celsius. Round the answer
to the nearest tenth if applicable. __° C
37.8
The formula method to convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius is:Step 1: Fahrenheit
temperature -32=100−32=68-32=100−32=68Step 2: Divide the result from step 1 by
1.8=68÷1.8=37.77 or 37.8∘ C
Convert the temperature of a patient from 99.4° F to Celsius. Round the answer to
the nearest tenth if applicable. __° C
37.4
The formula method to convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius is:Step 1: Fahrenheit
temperature -32=99.4−32=67.4-32=99.4−32=67.4Step 2: Divide the result from step 1
by 1.8=67.4÷1.8=37.44 or 37.4∘ C1.8=67.4÷1.8=37.44 or 37.4° C
, Convert 4,500,000 micrograms to milligrams. Record the answer using a whole
number with no punctuation. __ mg
4500
Step 1: Set up the equation as:x mg = 4,500,000 mcg� mg = 4,500,000 mcgStep 2:
Use the conversion factor, 1000 mcg = 1 mg1000 mcg = 1 mg:x g = 1 g1000 mg × 2500
mg1� g = 1 g1000 mg × 2500 mg1Step 3: Cancel the like abbreviations on the right
side of the equation and solve for x:x mg = 1 mg10001mcg × 4504,500,000mcg1x = 1 ×
45001 × 1 = 45001x = 4500 mg
Convert 62,000 grams to kilograms. Record the answer using a whole number. __
kg
62
Step 1: Set up the equation as:x kg = 62,000 g� kg = 62,000 gStep 2: Use the
conversion factor, 1000 g = 1 kg1000 g = 1 kg:x kg = 1 kg1000 g × 62,000 g1� kg = 1
kg1000 g × 62,000 g1Step 3: Cancel the like abbreviations on the right side of the
equation and solve for x:x kg = 1 kg10001mg × 6262,000mg1x = 1 × 621 × 1 = 621x =
62 kg
Convert 3.1 liters to milliliters. Record the answer using a whole number with no
punctuation. __ mL
3100
Step 1: Set up the equation as:x mL = 3.1 L� mL = 3.1 LStep 2: Use the conversion
factor, 1000 mL = 1 L1000 mL = 1 Lx mL = 1000 mL1 L × 3.1 L1� mL = 1000 mL1 L ×
3.1 L1Step 3: Cancel the like abbreviations on the right side of the equation and solve
for x:x mL = 1000 mL1 L × 3.1 L1x = 1000 x 3.11 × 1 = 31001x = 3100 mL
Convert 8512 mg to grams using the proportion method. Round the answer to the
nearest hundredth, if applicable. __ g
8.51
Step 1: Set up the equation as:1000 mg : 1 g :: ___ mg : ___ g1000 mg : 1 g :: ___ mg :
___ gRepresent the unknown value by x.1000 mg : 1 g :: 8512 mg : x g1000 mg : 1 g ::
8512 mg : � gStep 2: Rewrite the proportion without using the abbreviations.1000 : 1 ::
8512 : x 1000 : 1 :: 8512 : � Step 3: Solve for x:Multiply the means and extremes:1000x
= 8512x = 85121000x = 8.512 rounded to 8.51 g1000� = 8512� = 85121000� =
8.512 rounded to 8.51 g
Convert 8.1 kg to grams using the proportion method. Record the answer using a
whole number with no punctuation. __ g
8100
Step 1: Set up the equation as:1000 g : 1 kg :: ___ g : ___ kg1000 g : 1 kg :: ___ g : ___
kgRepresent the unknown value by x.1000 g : 1 kg :: x g : 8.1 kg1000 g : 1 kg :: � g :
8.1 kgStep 2: Rewrite the proportion without using the abbreviations.1000 : 1 :: x : 8.1
1000 : 1 :: � : 8.1 Step 3: Solve for x:Multiply the means and extremes:1x = 8100x =
81001x = 8100 g1� = 8100� = 81001� = 8100 g
