Nursing Math & Dosage Foundations · Core Topics

Household and Metric Conversions

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This topic is taught through its practice: 12 practice questions, each with the reasoning behind the answer, and the same idea again in plain words.

Quick check

5 questions here, of 12 in this lesson’s practice set. Answers stay hidden until you check.

Question 1 of 5foundational

Within the metric system, how many milligrams (mg) are contained in 1 gram (g)?

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Question 2 of 5foundational

Which statement correctly identifies the standard equivalent used in nursing for 1 teaspoon (tsp)?

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Question 3 of 5foundational

Which unit is the standard metric unit of volume used for measuring liquid medications?

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Question 4 of 5intermediate

Which comparison between a tablespoon and a teaspoon is accurate?

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Question 5 of 5intermediate

What is the approximate equivalent in pounds for 1 kilogram, the factor used to convert patient weights?

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