Nursing Elites

1. What is 0.5 liter in ml?

• A. 500 ml
• B. 50 ml
• C. 5 ml
• D. 0.5 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.

2. How many yards are in one mile?

• A. 1760 yards
• B. 1500 yards
• C. 2000 yards
• D. 1800 yards

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 1760 yards. There are 1760 yards in one mile. This conversion is a standard unit of measurement in the imperial system. Choice B, 1500 yards, is incorrect as it is not the correct conversion from miles to yards. Choice C, 2000 yards, is also incorrect as it does not represent the accurate conversion. Choice D, 1800 yards, is incorrect as it does not reflect the correct number of yards in a mile according to the established conversion rate.

3. How many mcg are there in 0.2 mg?

• A. 20 mcg
• B. 200 mcg
• C. 2000 mcg
• D. 2 mcg

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.

4. How many millimeters are in 1 centimeter?

• A. 1 mm
• B. 10 mm
• C. 100 mm
• D. 1,000 mm

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: '10 mm'. There are 10 millimeters in 1 centimeter. To convert centimeters to millimeters, you multiply by 10 because 1 centimeter is equivalent to 10 millimeters. Choice A '1 mm' is incorrect as it represents the size of 1 millimeter, not the conversion from centimeters to millimeters. Choice C '100 mm' is incorrect as it is the equivalent of 1 meter, not 1 centimeter. Choice D '1,000 mm' is incorrect as it is the equivalent of 1 meter, not 1 centimeter.

5. What does 'mm' stand for in the metric system?

• A. millimeter
• B. megabyte
• C. millipede
• D. metered

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'millimeter' (A). 'mm' stands for millimeter, which is equal to one-thousandth of a meter. Choice B, 'megabyte,' is a unit of digital information storage, not a metric system unit. Choice C, 'millipede,' is an arthropod and not a metric unit. Choice D, 'metered,' is not a standard metric unit abbreviation.

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