Nurs 315 - Dosage & Calculations (Exam 1) With Correct Answers

Nurs 315 - Dosage & Calculations (Exam 1) With Correct
Answers
1. T/F: The US is the only developed country true
without universal healthcare

2. What is the Standard International System of
an international system of
Mea- surement?
units used by most
3. What 2 Measurements are Included in countries
Apothecary System?
1) 1 grain = 65mg
4. What 2 Units of Metric Measurement are 2) 1 dram = 27 grains
Used to Measure Body Weight?
1) grams
5. What 3 Units of Metric Measurement are 2) kilograms
Used to Measure Medication Dosage
Weight? 1) grams
2) milligrams
3) micrograms
6. What 2 Units of Metric Measurement are
Used to Measure the Volume of Liquid in 1) liters
IV Solutions? 2) milliliters

7. What 1 Unit of Metric Measurement is Used to Mea- 1) milliliters
sure the Volume of Liquid for Medication Dosages?

8. What is the Equation to Convert °F to °C? °C = (°F - 32) / 1.8

9. What is the Equation to Convert °C to °F? °F = (°C x 1.8) + 32

10. Convert tsp to mL 1 tsp = 5 mL

11. Convert tbsp to mL 1 tbsp = 15 mL

12. Convert oz to mL 1 oz - 30 mL

13. Convert cup to mL 1 cup (8oz) = 240 mL

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, Nurs 315 - Dosage & Calculations (Exam 1) With Correct
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14. Convert pt (pint) to mL 1 pt = 500 ml




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