MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING
5TH EDITION
AUTHOR(S)SUSAN SCOTT RICCI;
TERRI KYLE; SUSAN CARMAN
TEST BANK
1) Arabic Numbers and Roman Numerals — Tablet Dosage
Conversion
Reference: Ch. 1 — Arabic Numbers and Roman Numerals —
Tablet Dosage Calculation
Question:
The provider prescribes amoxicillin XV mg PO daily. The
pharmacy dispenses tablets labeled 5 mg each. How many
tablets should the nurse administer?
,Options:
A. 2 tablets
B. 3 tablets
C. 5 tablets
D. 15 tablets
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct: XV = 15 mg. Set up the calculation as 15 mg × 1
tablet/5 mg = 3 tablets; the mg units cancel, leaving tablets.
A: 2 tablets would provide only 10 mg, which is an underdose.
C: 5 tablets would provide 25 mg, which is too much.
D: 15 tablets confuses the dose in mg with the tablet count.
Teaching Point: Roman numerals must be converted correctly
before calculating the dose.
Citation: Craig, G. P. (2025). Dosage Calculations Made Easy:
Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
2) Fractions — Multiplying Fractions
Reference: Ch. 1 — Fractions — Multiplying Fractions
Question:
A provider orders 1/2 tablet PO twice daily. How many tablets
will the patient take in 1 day?
Options:
A. 0.5 tablet
,B. 1 tablet
C. 1.5 tablets
D. 2 tablets
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct: Multiply the dose per administration by the number of
doses: 1/2 × 2 = 1 tablet/day.
A: 0.5 tablet reflects only one dose, not the full day.
C: 1.5 tablets comes from adding an extra half-tablet
incorrectly.
D: 2 tablets ignores the fractional dose.
Teaching Point: Multiply the fraction by the number of ordered
doses to get the total.
Citation: Craig, G. P. (2025). Dosage Calculations Made Easy:
Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Fractions — Dividing Fractions
Reference: Ch. 1 — Fractions — Dividing Fractions
Question:
A capsule contains 3/4 g of medication. The provider orders 3 g.
How many capsules are needed?
Options:
A. 3 capsules
B. 4 capsules
, C. 6 capsules
D. 9 capsules
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct: Divide the ordered dose by the strength per capsule: 3
÷ 3/4 = 3 × 4/3 = 4 capsules.
A: 3 capsules gives only 2.25 g.
C: 6 capsules doubles the needed amount.
D: 9 capsules is a major overdose.
Teaching Point: Dividing by a fraction means multiplying by its
reciprocal.
Citation: Craig, G. P. (2025). Dosage Calculations Made Easy:
Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
4) Decimals — Rounding Decimals
Reference: Ch. 1 — Decimals — Rounding Decimals
Question:
An oral syringe must be filled to 2.46 mL. To the nearest tenth,
what volume should the nurse measure?
Options:
A. 2.4 mL
B. 2.5 mL
C. 2.46 mL
D. 2.6 mL
NURSING
5TH EDITION
AUTHOR(S)SUSAN SCOTT RICCI;
TERRI KYLE; SUSAN CARMAN
TEST BANK
1) Arabic Numbers and Roman Numerals — Tablet Dosage
Conversion
Reference: Ch. 1 — Arabic Numbers and Roman Numerals —
Tablet Dosage Calculation
Question:
The provider prescribes amoxicillin XV mg PO daily. The
pharmacy dispenses tablets labeled 5 mg each. How many
tablets should the nurse administer?
,Options:
A. 2 tablets
B. 3 tablets
C. 5 tablets
D. 15 tablets
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct: XV = 15 mg. Set up the calculation as 15 mg × 1
tablet/5 mg = 3 tablets; the mg units cancel, leaving tablets.
A: 2 tablets would provide only 10 mg, which is an underdose.
C: 5 tablets would provide 25 mg, which is too much.
D: 15 tablets confuses the dose in mg with the tablet count.
Teaching Point: Roman numerals must be converted correctly
before calculating the dose.
Citation: Craig, G. P. (2025). Dosage Calculations Made Easy:
Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
2) Fractions — Multiplying Fractions
Reference: Ch. 1 — Fractions — Multiplying Fractions
Question:
A provider orders 1/2 tablet PO twice daily. How many tablets
will the patient take in 1 day?
Options:
A. 0.5 tablet
,B. 1 tablet
C. 1.5 tablets
D. 2 tablets
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct: Multiply the dose per administration by the number of
doses: 1/2 × 2 = 1 tablet/day.
A: 0.5 tablet reflects only one dose, not the full day.
C: 1.5 tablets comes from adding an extra half-tablet
incorrectly.
D: 2 tablets ignores the fractional dose.
Teaching Point: Multiply the fraction by the number of ordered
doses to get the total.
Citation: Craig, G. P. (2025). Dosage Calculations Made Easy:
Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Fractions — Dividing Fractions
Reference: Ch. 1 — Fractions — Dividing Fractions
Question:
A capsule contains 3/4 g of medication. The provider orders 3 g.
How many capsules are needed?
Options:
A. 3 capsules
B. 4 capsules
, C. 6 capsules
D. 9 capsules
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct: Divide the ordered dose by the strength per capsule: 3
÷ 3/4 = 3 × 4/3 = 4 capsules.
A: 3 capsules gives only 2.25 g.
C: 6 capsules doubles the needed amount.
D: 9 capsules is a major overdose.
Teaching Point: Dividing by a fraction means multiplying by its
reciprocal.
Citation: Craig, G. P. (2025). Dosage Calculations Made Easy:
Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
4) Decimals — Rounding Decimals
Reference: Ch. 1 — Decimals — Rounding Decimals
Question:
An oral syringe must be filled to 2.46 mL. To the nearest tenth,
what volume should the nurse measure?
Options:
A. 2.4 mL
B. 2.5 mL
C. 2.46 mL
D. 2.6 mL
