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1 Math Review 5 Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Identify the correct dose of insulin in the syringe. a. 15 units b. 14 units c. 16 units d. 17 units 2. Identify the correct dose of insulin in the syringe. a. 54 units b. 55 units c. 52 units d. 51 units 3. Identify the correct dose of insulin in the syringe.

2 a. 70 units b. 73 units c. 72 units d. 74 units 4. Identify the correct dose of insulin in the syringe. a. 60 units b. 63 units c. 65 units d. 66 units 5. Identify the correct dose of insulin in the syringe.

3 a. 41 units b. 40 units c. 39 units d. 42 units 6. Identify the correct dose of insulin in the syringe. a. 54 units b. 53 units c. 50 units d. 52 units 7. Identify the correct dose of insulin in the syringe.

4 a. 44 units b. 43 units c. 42 units d. 40 units 8. The correct conversion for the improper fraction 77/9 is a. 7 7/9. b. 8 5/9. c d The fraction 80/100 when reduced to lowest terms is a. 8/10. b. 1/4. c. 4/5. d. 3/ The largest fraction listed below is a. 1/2. b. 1/3. c. 1/4. d. 1/ equals a..01. b c d When rounded to the nearest tenth, is expressed as a b c d divided by 3 equals a b c. 5.

5 d Which of the following is the same ratio as 2:100? a. 1:50 b. 5:300 c. 1:20 d. 4: mg = g a. 6.0 b. 0.6 c d liter = ml a b c. 50 d Lanoxin mg is to be given. The nurse converts the dose to grams which is a g. b g. c g. d g. 18. Morphine sulfate 2 mg IV every 2 hours PRN pain may be given: a. every 2 hours as needed for patient s complaints of pain. b. intramuscularly. c. every 2 hours around the clock. d. whenever the nurse suspects the patient may be having pain. 19. Which system of measurement is preferred at the present time? a. Apothecary system d. None of the above b. Metric system e. All of the above c. Household system 20. Convert 80 kg to pounds. a. 160 pounds c. 40 pounds b. 176 pounds d pounds 21. An order reads Nitrostat 1 tab SL q 5 min 3 prn chest pain should be interpreted as: a. Nitrostat 1 tablet subcutaneously every 5 minims for 3 minutes as needed for chest pain. b. Nitrostat 1 tablet suppository every 5 minutes for 3 hours as needed for chest pain. c. Nitrostat 1 tablet sublingually every 5 minutes, 3 times as needed for chest pain. d. Nitrostat 1 tablet sublingually every 5 minims for 3 hours as needed for chest pain. 22. Which of the following is NOT considered part of a medication order? a. Medication name b. Dose or amount c. Manner of administration d. Time to be administered e. Author of the order f. Person intended to administer the order

6 Short Answer 23. Express the dosage using the official symbol/abbreviation: fifty-five milliequivalents 24. Express the dosage using the official symbol/abbreviation: three milliequivalents 25. Express the dosage using the official symbol/abbreviation: 1 part drug to 6 parts solution 26. Express the dosage using the official symbol/abbreviation: 1 part drug to 5 parts solution 27. Identify the household measure: 5 gtt 28. Identify the household measure: 3 oz 29. Identify the household measure: 10 gtt 30. Identify the household measure: 2 TBS

7 Math Review 5 Answer Section MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. ANS: A 2. ANS: C 3. ANS: D 4. ANS: D 5. ANS: A 6. ANS: A 7. ANS: B 8. ANS: B Divide the numerator by the denominator. The correct conversion for the improper fraction is 8 5/9. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page ANS: C Find a number that will evenly divide into the numerator and the denominator. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page ANS: A If the denominators are different, you must find a common denominator. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page ANS: D Align the decimal point of each decimal fraction in a column and add. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page ANS: A A subsequent number that is 5 or larger can increase the previous number by one whole number. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page ANS: B In the divisor, move the decimal point all the way to the right and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places as moved in the divisor. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 691

8 14. ANS: A The value of a ratio is not changed if both sides are multiplied or divided by the same number. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page ANS: D Small to big, move decimal point three places to the left. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page ANS: D Big to small, move decimal point three places to the right. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page ANS: C Small, arrow to big, move the decimal point three places in the direction the arrow points, move decimal 3 places to the left. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 695 OBJ: 5 TOP: Math KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Safe Effective Care Environment 18. ANS: A A B C D Feedback Correct! The order is for the intravenous route, not intramuscular. PRN indicates as needed, not around the clock. The order is designed to limit the amount of medication given based on the patient s actual need for medication. 19. ANS: B A B C D E Feedback The apothecary system is the original system of measuring medications. Correct! The household system is the least accurate system of measuring medications. There is a correct answer provided. There is only one correct answer provided. 20. ANS: B

9 Feedback A The value is obtained by using a multiplication factor of 2. B Correct! The value is obtained by using a multiplication factor of 2.2. C The value is obtained by using a division factor of 2. D The value is obtained by using a division factor of ANS: C A B C D Feedback SL is sublingual, not subcutaneous; min. is for minutes, not minims; 3 is 3 times. SL is sublingual, not suppository; 3 is 3 times, not every 3 hours. Correct! Min. is for minutes, not minims; 3 is 3 times, not 3 hours. 22. ANS: F The person intended to administer the medication is not part of the order. Any qualified professional whose license permits medication administration may administer the medication and record the activity appropriately. SHORT ANSWER 23. ANS: 55 meq 24. ANS: 3 meq 25. ANS: 1:6 26. ANS: 1:5 27. ANS: five drops 5 drops 28. ANS: 3 ounces three ounces

10 29. ANS: ten drops 10 drops 30. ANS: two tablespoons 2 tablespoons

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