Conversions Flashcards
(18 cards)
1
Q
5 mL
A
1 tsp.
2
Q
15 mL
A
3 tsp. = 1 tbs. = 0.5 oz.
3
Q
30 mL
A
6 tsp. = 2 tbs. = 1 oz.
4
Q
240 mL
A
8 oz = 1 cup
5
Q
500 mL
A
1 pt.
6
Q
1000 mL
A
1 quart = 1 L
7
Q
1 g
A
1000 mg
8
Q
1 kg
A
2.2 lb or 1000 g
9
Q
1 mg.
A
1000 mcg
10
Q
1 lb.
A
16 oz
11
Q
1 inch
A
2.5 cm
12
Q
What is the “Zero Rule”
A
- Place a zero before a decimal point(0.5)
- NO trailing zero at the end of a set of numbers with a decimal (0.50) NEVER!
13
Q
Rounding Rules?? Round to the nearest 1/10th.
A
- lbs. for adults and children
- kg for adults and children
- mL if the amount is > or = 1 mL
- F or C temperatures
14
Q
Rounding Rules?? Round to the nearest 1/100th.
A
BSA for adults and children
mL if the amount is < or = 1 mL
mL in a tuberculin syringe
15
Q
Centigrade to Fahrenheit formula.
A
F= 1.8(C)+32
16
Q
Fahrenheit to Centigrade formula.
A
C= (F-32) / 1.8
17
Q
Rounding on IV calculations?
A
Round the nearest whole drop (gtt)
Round the nearest whole milliliter (mL)
18
Q
gtt/min formula
A
- Total solution (mL) / # of hours
2. ml x gtt/mL(drop factor) / minutes
