Nursing Elites

1. What does 'cm' stand for in the metric system?

• A. centimeter
• B. cubic meter
• C. cord
• D. centi

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the metric system, 'cm' stands for centimeter, which is a unit of length equal to 1/100th of a meter. The correct answer is 'centimeter' (A). Choice B, 'cubic meter,' is a unit of volume, not length. Choice C, 'cord,' is not a standard metric unit. Choice D, 'centi,' is a prefix meaning one-hundredth, but 'cm' specifically stands for centimeter, not just the prefix.

2. How many meters are equivalent to 3 kilometers?

• A. 300 meters
• B. 3,000 meters
• C. 30,000 meters
• D. 300,000 meters

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert from kilometers to meters, you need to multiply by 1,000 since there are 1,000 meters in a kilometer. Therefore, 3 kilometers is equal to 3,000 meters. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly convert kilometers to meters.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. What is the equivalent of 3,450 milliliters in liters (L)?

• A. 0.345 liters
• B. 3.45 liters
• C. 34.5 liters
• D. 345 liters

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert milliliters to liters, you need to divide by 1,000 since there are 1,000 milliliters in a liter. Therefore, 3,450 mL ÷ 1,000 = 3.45 liters. Choice A (0.345 liters) is incorrect as it incorrectly moves the decimal point. Choice C (34.5 liters) is incorrect as it overestimates the conversion. Choice D (345 liters) is incorrect as it overestimates by an order of magnitude.

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