ATI TEAS 7
Metric Conversions for Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 9
How many millimeters (mm) are in 3.45 meters?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To convert meters to millimeters, you need to multiply by 1,000 because there are 1,000 millimeters in a meter. Therefore, 3.45 meters 1,000 = 3,450 millimeters. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the correct conversion factor from meters to millimeters.
Question 2 of 9
What is the equivalent of 3.54 millimeters in meters (m)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To convert millimeters to meters, you need to divide by 1,000 since there are 1,000 millimeters in a meter. Therefore, 3.54 mm · 1,000 = 0.00354 meters. Choice A (0.0354 m) is incorrect as it is 10 times the correct conversion. Choice C (35.4 m) is incorrect as it would be the equivalent of 35,400 millimeters. Choice D (0.035 m) is also incorrect as it is 100 times greater than the correct conversion.
Question 3 of 9
How many mcg are there in 0.2 mg?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To convert milligrams to micrograms, you need to multiply by 1000 since 1 mg is equal to 1000 mcg. Therefore, 0.2 mg is equivalent to 200 mcg. It is crucial to understand this conversion to ensure precise medication dosages. Choice A is incorrect because it does not account for the conversion factor of 1000 between milligrams and micrograms. Choice C is incorrect as it represents the conversion of grams to micrograms. Choice D is incorrect as it does not consider the conversion factor from milligrams to micrograms.
Question 4 of 9
What is 0.125 as a fraction?
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.
Question 5 of 9
What is the equivalent of 0.3 mg in ml?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 0.3 ml. To convert milligrams (mg) to milliliters (ml), you typically need the substance's density. However, in many medical contexts, especially with liquid medications similar in density to water, 0.3 mg is commonly assumed to be equivalent to 0.3 ml. Choice B (3 ml) is incorrect as it is 10 times greater than the correct conversion. Choice C (30 ml) is incorrect as it is 100 times greater than the correct conversion. Choice D (0.03 ml) is incorrect as it is one-tenth of the correct conversion.
Question 6 of 9
How many millimeters (mm) are in 3.45 meters?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To convert meters to millimeters, you need to multiply by 1,000 because there are 1,000 millimeters in a meter. Therefore, 3.45 meters 1,000 = 3,450 millimeters. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the correct conversion factor from meters to millimeters.
Question 7 of 9
How many centimeters are in one meter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 100 cm. One meter is equivalent to 100 centimeters. This conversion is based on the metric system, where the prefix 'centi-' represents one hundredth. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the conversion of meters to centimeters. Choice A, '1/10 cm,' is incorrect as it represents a fraction of a centimeter, not the full conversion from meters to centimeters. Choice C, '10 cm,' is incorrect as it represents the conversion from decimeters to centimeters, not meters to centimeters. Choice D, '1000 cm,' is incorrect as it represents the conversion from meters to millimeters, not centimeters.
Question 8 of 9
What is 0.075 mg in mcg?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To convert milligrams to micrograms, you need to multiply by 1000 since 1 mg = 1000 mcg. Therefore, 0.075 mg equals 75 * 1000 = 750 mcg. The correct answer is 750 mcg. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not apply the correct conversion factor of 1000. It is essential to understand these conversions, especially in medical settings where accurate dosing is crucial to avoid errors and ensure patient safety.
Question 9 of 9
What does 'g' stand for in the metric system?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the metric system, 'g' stands for gram, which is the base unit for mass. Choice B, 'grain,' is a measurement unit in the imperial system and not the metric system. Choice C, 'goose,' is unrelated to the metric system. Choice D, 'grammage,' is a term used to describe the weight of paper or fabric, not a unit in the metric system.