ATI TEAS 7
Nursing Metric Conversions Questions
Question 1 of 9
What is 0.16 as a fraction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To convert 0.16 into a fraction, you write it as 16\100, which simplifies to 4\25. This fraction is in its simplest form and accurately represents the original decimal value without further reduction. Choice A (16\1000) is incorrect because the fraction is not simplified, and Choice D (4\50) is incorrect as it simplifies to 2\25, not representing the original decimal value. Therefore, Choice C is the correct answer.
Question 2 of 9
What is the correct formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is C = (F - 32) 5/9. This formula is derived from the relationship between the two temperature scales. The incorrect choices can be ruled out as follows: A. F = (C 9/5) + 32 - This formula is used to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit. C. C = (F - 32) 9/5 - This formula incorrectly multiplies by 9/5 instead of dividing. D. F = (C + 32) 5/9 - This formula does not subtract the constant 32 from the Fahrenheit value.
Question 3 of 9
What is 0.2 rounded to the nearest tenth?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The decimal 0.2 is already at the nearest tenth, so it does not need to be rounded. Rounding to the nearest tenth means keeping one decimal place, which is already the case with 0.2. Therefore, the correct answer is 0.2, as it is already at the specified rounding point. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they represent values that are not the result of rounding 0.2 to the nearest tenth. 0.1 is rounding down, 0.3 is rounding up, and 0.25 is not the nearest tenth of 0.2.
Question 4 of 9
What does 'km' stand for in the metric system?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the metric system, 'km' stands for kilometer, which is a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters. This choice is correct as 'kilometer' is the standard unit for measuring long distances. Choice B, 'kilomole,' is incorrect as it is a unit in chemistry representing a quantity of substance. Choice C, 'kilobyte,' is incorrect as it is a unit of digital information storage, not a unit of measurement. Choice D, 'knot,' is incorrect as it is a unit of speed used in navigation and aeronautics, not a unit of length in the metric system.
Question 5 of 9
How many milliliters are in 0.5 liters?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To convert from liters to milliliters, you need to multiply by 1000 since there are 1000 milliliters in a liter. Therefore, 0.5 liters x 1000 = 500 milliliters. This conversion is common in various contexts where different units of volume are used. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the correct conversion factor from liters to milliliters.
Question 6 of 9
What is 0.004 as a simplified ratio?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To convert 0.004 to a ratio, we first express it as 4/1000, which simplifies to 1/250. Hence, 0.004 is equivalent to the simplified ratio of 1:250. Choice B, 4:35, is incorrect as it does not reflect the correct conversion. Choice C, 7:28, is incorrect because it does not represent the simplified ratio of 0.004. Choice D, 4:00, is incorrect as it does not simplify to the original decimal value.
Question 7 of 9
What is 0.26 as a fraction in simplest form?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To convert 0.26 to a fraction, we write it as 26/100. To simplify this fraction, we divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2 in this case. Dividing 26 and 100 by 2 results in 13/50. Therefore, 0.26 as a fraction in simplest form is 13/50. Choice B (26/100) is the original form of the decimal, not simplified. Choice C (26/1000) is incorrect as it doesn't match the decimal representation. Choice D (1/4) is not the equivalent fraction for 0.26.
Question 8 of 9
What does 'm' stand for in the metric system?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'meter.' In the metric system, 'm' stands for meter, which is the base unit for length. Choice B, 'mole,' is a unit used in chemistry to represent an amount of substance. Choice C, 'milli,' represents a prefix indicating one-thousandth, and choice D, 'micro,' represents a prefix indicating one-millionth. Therefore, the correct choice is 'A: meter.'
Question 9 of 9
What is 0.5 liters converted to milliliters?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To convert liters to milliliters, you need to multiply the number of liters by 1000 because there are 1000 milliliters in 1 liter. Therefore, 0.5 liters converts to 500 milliliters. Choice A (50 ml) is incorrect as it is the result of multiplying by 10 instead of 1000. Choice C (5 ml) is incorrect as it is the result of dividing by 10 instead of multiplying by 1000. Choice D (0.5 ml) is incorrect as it represents the original quantity in milliliters, not the conversion from liters.