Basic & Simple Numeracy For Nurses Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is 1 gram in milligrams?
A
1000 milligrams (mg)
2
Q
How many mL in 1 liter?
A
1000 milliliters (mL)
3
Q
Doctor orders 250mg. Stock is 500mg in 10mL. How much do you give?
A
5 mL → (250 ÷ 500) × 10 = 5 mL
4
Q
What is the formula for drip rate in drops per minute?
A
(Volume in mL × Drop factor) ÷ Time in minutes
5
Q
Convert 0.75 to a fraction.
A
¾
6
Q
How many teaspoons in 15 mL?
A
3 teaspoons (1 tsp = 5 mL)
7
Q
Doctor orders 5mg/kg for a 12kg child. How much to give?
A
60mg → 5 × 12 = 60
8
Q
What is the 24-hour format for 3:45 PM?
A
0.65625
9
Q
Convert 0.6 to a percentage.
A
0.6
10
Q
What are the “5 Rights” of medication?
A
Right patient, Right drug, Right dose, Right route, Right time
