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#1

Which of the following units is typically used to measure blood pressure?

Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Explanation

Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

#2

What is the standard unit for measuring weight in the metric system?

Kilograms (kg)
Explanation

Weight is typically measured in kilograms (kg) in the metric system.

#3

Which of the following units is used to measure oxygen saturation in the blood?

Percent (%)
Explanation

Oxygen saturation in the blood is measured in percent (%).

#4

How many centimeters are in one meter?

100
Explanation

There are 100 centimeters in one meter.

#5

What is the standard unit for measuring time in the International System of Units (SI)?

Seconds
Explanation

The standard unit for measuring time in SI is seconds.

#6

Which of the following units is used to measure respiratory rate?

Breaths per minute (bpm)
Explanation

Respiratory rate is measured in breaths per minute (bpm).

#7

How many milliliters are in one liter?

1000
Explanation

There are 1000 milliliters in one liter.

#8

A patient is prescribed 500 milligrams of a medication. How many grams is this equivalent to?

0.5 grams
Explanation

500 milligrams is equal to 0.5 grams.

#9

What is the conversion factor between Celsius and Fahrenheit?

1.8
Explanation

To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, multiply by 1.8.

#10

A patient's temperature is recorded as 38.5°C. What is this temperature in Fahrenheit?

99.1°F
Explanation

38.5°C is equivalent to 99.1°F.

#11

A prescription calls for 200 milliliters of a medication. How many tablespoons is this equivalent to? (1 tablespoon ≈ 15 milliliters)

12 tablespoons
Explanation

200 milliliters is equal to 12 tablespoons.

#12

A patient's weight is recorded as 180 pounds. What is this weight in kilograms? (1 pound ≈ 0.45 kilograms)

81 kg
Explanation

180 pounds is approximately 81 kilograms.

#13

A nurse needs to administer 2 liters of intravenous fluid to a patient. How many milliliters is this equivalent to?

2000 mL
Explanation

2 liters is equal to 2000 milliliters.

#14

How many micrograms are in one milligram?

1000
Explanation

There are 1000 micrograms in one milligram.

#15

A patient's intravenous medication is prescribed at a rate of 5 milligrams per kilogram per hour. If the patient weighs 70 kilograms, how many micrograms of medication will the patient receive in one hour?

700 micrograms
Explanation

For a 70 kg patient, 5 mg/kg/hr equals 700 micrograms/hr.

#16

A newborn baby weighs 3.5 kilograms at birth. What is the baby's weight in pounds?

7.7 lbs
Explanation

3.5 kilograms is equal to 7.7 pounds.

#17

How many milligrams are in one gram?

1000
Explanation

There are 1000 milligrams in one gram.

#18

A newborn baby is 52 centimeters long at birth. What is the baby's length in inches? (1 inch ≈ 2.54 centimeters)

22.8 inches
Explanation

52 centimeters is approximately 22.8 inches.

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