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Dosage Calculations: A Multi-Method Approach, 2nd Edition
By Anthony Giangrasso, Dolores Shrimpton
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Chapter 1 Review of Arithmetic for Dosage Calculations
Question 1
Type: MCSA
Write the following as a mixed number: 17/4.
1. 4 1/4
2. 4
3. 64
4. 20
Correct Answer: 1
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Global Rationale: Divide the numerator by the denominator or 17÷4 = 4 with 1 left over so the answer is 4 with
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Learning Outcome: 1.1 Reduce and build fractions into equivalent forms.
Question 2
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Type: MCSA
Write the following as a mixed number: 36/7.
1. 4 6/7
2. 5 1/7
3. 4 1/7
4. 5
Correct Answer: 2
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Global Rationale: Divide the numerator by the denominator: 36÷7 = 5 with a remainder of 1 or 5 1/7
Cognitive Level:
Client Need:
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Nursing/Integrated Concepts:
Learning Outcome: 1.1 Reduce and build fractions into equivalent forms.
Question 3
Type: MCSA
Write the following as a mixed number: 7/2.
1. 4 1/2
2. 5 1/2
3. 3 1/2
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Correct Answer: 3
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Global Rationale: Divide the numerator by the denominator: 7÷2= 3 with 1 remaining or 3 1/2
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Client Need:
Client Need Sub:
Nursing/Integrated Concepts:
Learning Outcome: 1.1 Reduce and build fractions into equivalent forms.
Question 4
Type: MCSA
Write the following number as an improper fraction: 8 5/6.
1. 53/6
2. 40/6
3. 53/8
4. 45/6
Correct Answer: 1
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