ATI TEAS 7
Metric Conversions for TEAS 7 Questions
Question 1 of 9
What is the equivalent of 0.3 mg in mcg?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To convert milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg), you need to multiply by 1000 since 1 mg is equal to 1000 mcg. Therefore, 0.3 mg x 1000 = 300 mcg. This conversion is crucial in healthcare to ensure accurate medication dosages. Choice B (30 mcg) is incorrect as it represents the conversion of 0.03 mg to mcg. Choice C (3000 mcg) is incorrect as it is the result of multiplying 0.3 mg by 10 instead of 1000. Choice D (3 mcg) is incorrect as it is the result of not multiplying by 1000 to convert milligrams to micrograms.
Question 2 of 9
Which instrument is used to measure the mass of an object?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A balance scale is specifically designed to measure the mass of an object in grams or kilograms. It works based on the principle of balancing the unknown mass against a known mass. A thermometer is used to measure temperature, not mass, so choice A is incorrect. Choice C, 'scale,' is a bit vague and can refer to different types of scales, but a balance scale is the specific instrument used for measuring mass. Choice D, 'caliper,' is used for measuring dimensions such as length, width, or thickness, not mass.
Question 3 of 9
Convert 0.6 liters to milliliters.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To convert 0.6 liters to milliliters, you need to multiply by 1000 since 1 liter equals 1000 milliliters. 0.6 * 1000 = 600 ml, which is the correct answer. Choice A (60 ml) is incorrect because it represents 0.06 liters. Choice C (6 ml) is incorrect as it would be the milliliter equivalent for 0.006 liters. Choice D (6000 ml) is incorrect as it would be the milliliter equivalent for 6 liters.
Question 4 of 9
What is the equivalent of 1 nanometer (nm) in meters (m)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 10^-9 meters. 1 nanometer (nm) is equivalent to 10^-9 meters. This conversion is commonly used in various scientific fields, including nanotechnology, to represent extremely small lengths. Choice B, 10^-6 meters, is incorrect as it represents a micrometer, not a nanometer. Choice C, 10^-12 meters, is incorrect as it would be a picometer, which is smaller than a nanometer. Choice D, 10^-15 meters, is incorrect as it would be a femtometer, much smaller than a nanometer.
Question 5 of 9
Convert 34.5 grams to kilograms (kg).
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To convert grams to kilograms, divide by 1,000 since there are 1,000 grams in a kilogram. Therefore, 34.5 grams · 1,000 = 0.0345 kilograms. The correct answer is 3.45 kg (not 3.45 grams, which is the amount given in the initial question). Choices B and C are incorrect as they do not involve the conversion from grams to kilograms. Choice D is also incorrect as it presents the value in grams instead of kilograms.
Question 6 of 9
What is the metric prefix for 10^-12 and how does it relate to meters?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 7 of 9
How many grams are in 1 kilogram?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 1,000 grams. The metric system follows a logical conversion where 1 kilogram is equal to 1,000 grams. This conversion is a fundamental concept in understanding units of measurement. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the conversion between kilograms and grams. Option A (10 grams) is incorrect as it represents 1/100th of the correct conversion. Option B (100 grams) is also incorrect as it represents 1/10th of the correct conversion. Option D (10,000 grams) is significantly higher than the actual conversion, making it incorrect. Understanding these basic unit conversions is essential for various fields where precise measurements are necessary.
Question 8 of 9
What is 0.5 liter in ml?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To convert liters to milliliters, you multiply the number of liters by 1000. Therefore, 0.5 liters equals 500 milliliters. This conversion is standard in various fields, making choice A the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly convert liters to milliliters.
Question 9 of 9
What is 0.4 grams in milligrams?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To convert grams to milligrams, you need to multiply by 1000 as there are 1000 milligrams in one gram. Therefore, 0.4 grams x 1000 = 400 mg. Choice A, 400 mg, is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly apply the conversion factor of 1000 to convert grams to milligrams.