Nursing Elites

1. How many micrograms are in 1 milligram?

• A. 1 µg
• B. 10 µg
• C. 100 µg
• D. 1,000 µg

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 1,000 µg. To convert milligrams to micrograms, you need to multiply by 1,000 because there are 1,000 micrograms in 1 milligram. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not correctly convert milligrams to micrograms. 1 milligram is equal to 1,000 micrograms, making choice D the right answer.

2. How many centimeters are in 4 meters?

• A. 40 cm
• B. 400 cm
• C. 4 cm
• D. 0.4 cm

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert meters to centimeters, you multiply by 100. In this case, 4 meters x 100 = 400 centimeters. Therefore, the correct answer is 400 cm. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly convert meters to centimeters.

3. What is 0.125 as a fraction?

• A. 1/8
• B. 1/4
• C. 1/2
• D. 1/16

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert 0.125 to a fraction, we write it as 125/1000. Simplifying by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 125 gives us 1/8. Therefore, choice A (1/8) is the correct answer. Choice B (1/4) is incorrect as it represents 0.25, not 0.125. Choice C (1/2) is incorrect as it represents 0.5, not 0.125. Choice D (1/16) is incorrect as it represents 0.0625, not 0.125.

4. What is 0.5 liter in ml?

• A. 500 ml
• B. 50 ml
• C. 5 ml
• D. 0.5 ml

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert liters to milliliters, you multiply the number of liters by 1000. Therefore, 0.5 liters equals 500 milliliters. This conversion is standard in various fields, making choice A the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly convert liters to milliliters.

5. 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.

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