Nursing Elites

1. Convert 0.5 centimeters to millimeters.

• A. 5 mm
• B. 0.5 mm
• C. 50 mm
• D. 0.05 mm

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert centimeters to millimeters, you need to multiply by 10 since 1 centimeter equals 10 millimeters. Therefore, 0.5 centimeters is equal to 5 millimeters (0.5 * 10 = 5). Choice A, '5 mm,' is the correct answer. Choice B, '0.5 mm,' is incorrect as it would be equivalent to half a millimeter. Choice C, '50 mm,' is incorrect as it represents 50 millimeters, which would be the equivalent of 5 centimeters. Choice D, '0.05 mm,' is incorrect as it represents 0.05 millimeters, which is a fraction of 1 millimeter.

2. What is the equivalent of 0.3 milliliters?

• A. 0.03 ml
• B. 0.3 ml
• C. 3 ml
• D. 30 ml

Correct answer: B

Rationale: 0.3 milliliters is equivalent to 0.3 ml. This is a precise measurement commonly used in medical settings for administering small doses of liquid medication. It is important to understand and recognize the decimal point placement when converting between milliliters and other volume units. Choice A (0.03 ml) is incorrect as it represents a smaller amount than 0.3 ml. Choice C (3 ml) and Choice D (30 ml) are also incorrect as they are larger measurements and do not match the given amount of 0.3 ml.

3. What is 0.25 mg to mcg?

• A. 250 mcg
• B. 25 mcg
• C. 2.5 mcg
• D. 2500 mcg

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg), you multiply by 1000 because 1 mg is equal to 1000 mcg. Therefore, 0.25 mg is equal to 250 mcg. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not consider the correct conversion factor.

4. What is 0.004 as a ratio?

• A. 5:10
• B. 1:250
• C. 7:28
• D. 4:00

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert 0.004 to a ratio, first express it as a fraction by writing it as 4/1000. Simplifying this fraction gives 1/250. Therefore, 0.004 as a ratio is 1:250. Choice A (5:10) simplifies to 1:2, not equivalent to 0.004. Choice C (7:28) does not simplify to a value close to 0.004. Choice D (4:00) is not a valid ratio representation of 0.004.

5. What is 0.875 converted to a fraction?

• A. 7/8
• B. 8/7
• C. 3/4
• D. 9/10

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert 0.875 to a fraction, we write it as 875/1000. Simplifying by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 125, we get 7/8. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choice B (8/7) is incorrect as it represents a fraction greater than 1. Choice C (3/4) and Choice D (9/10) do not match the correct conversion of 0.875.

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