Weight Conversions
How many milligrams are equal to 1 gram?
1,000 mg
How many milliliters are equal to 1 L?
1,000 mL
How many milliliters are equal to 1 pint?
500 mL (16 fl oz)
37 Celsius is equal to what degree in Fahrenheit?
98.6 F
How many milliliters is one cc? (cubic centimeter)
1 mL
How many micrograms are equal to 1 milligram?
1,000 mcg
How many milliliters are equal to 1 tsp?
5 mL
How many milliliters are equal to 1 quart?
1,000 mL (32 fl oz)
100 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to what degree in Celsius?
37.78 C
Why is "cc" no longer used in the medical field?
It can be easily mistaken for other units of measurements such as U, IV, or IU, and the metric system is recognized globally, so mL is more universal and standardized.
How many grams equal to 1 kilogram?
1,000 g
How many milliliters are equal to 1 tbsp?
15 milliliters
How many fluid ounces are equal to 1 gallon?
128 fl oz (4 quarts)
104 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to what degree in Celsius?
40 C
A patient asks why all medications are not given in the same strength? Select all that apply.
A. Each pharmaceutical company decides the unit of measurement
B. The dose of medication is related to its chemical structure
C. The metric system uses approximate conversions, so various strengths are unequal
D. Doses of medication are prescribed depending on the client's health condition
A. Each pharmaceutical company decides the unit of measurement
B. The dose of medication is related to its chemical structure
D. Doses of medication are prescribed depending on the client's health condition
How many ounces are equal to 1 pound?
16 ounces
How many milliliters are equal to 1 fl oz?
30 mL
How many teaspoons are in 10 mL?
2 tsp
37.4 degrees Celsius is equal to what degree in Fahrenheit?
99.32 F
A nurse is preparing to talk with a patient about monitoring home intake of medication using household measurements. Which measures should the nurse likely include in this discussion?
A. Pints, liters, kilograms, ounces
B. Teaspoons, tablespoons, fluid ounces, milliliters
C. Teaspoons, tablespoons, pints, quarts
D. Liters, milliliters, teaspoons, ounces
C. Teaspoons, tablespoons, pints, quarts
Most U.S. patients do not use the metric system, and all of these units of measurements can typically be found in a household or are generally familiar.
1 kg is equal to how many pounds?
2.2 pounds
How many fluid ounces are equal to 1 cup?
8 fl oz
How many tablespoons are in 45 mL?
3 tbsp
A patient has a temperature of 38.5 degrees Celsius, what is their temperature in Fahrenheit?
101.3 degrees F
A client is on a liquid diet and had the following clear dinner:
4 tbsp of apple sauce
8 oz of beef broth
4 oz of orange jello
1/2 pint of tea
How much liquid did the client consume in milliliters?
670 mL total
1 tbsp = 15 mL, so 4 tbsp = 60 mL
1 oz = 30 mL, so 8 oz = 240 mL, and 4 oz = 120 mL
1 pint = 500 mL, so 1/2 pint = 250 mL
60 + 240 + 120 + 250 = 670 mL