The Nurse The Math The Meds Drug Calculations Using Dimensional Analysis 3rd Edition Mulholland Test Bank
The Nurse The Math The Meds Drug Calculations Using Dimensional Analysis 3rd Edition Mulholland Test Bank
The Nurse The Math The Meds Drug Calculations Using Dimensional Analysis 3rd Edition Mulholland Test Bank
ESSAY
1. Give medication X for a systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 160. Write the
symbol for the italicized phrase.
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2. Hold the medication if the fever is less than 38° C. Write the symbol for the italicized phrase.
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<
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30
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XV
5. Write the product of and . Reduce to lowest terms. Label the numerator and the
denominator in the answer.
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5, 25
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3, 6
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3 (3 1); 6 (3 2); 9 (3 3)
9. Write out 103 to illustrate the calculation and show the result. Which number is the base?
Which number is the exponent?
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0.5
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= 0.004
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a. 6.57
b. 6.6
c. 7
15. Change to a
a. decimal:
b. percentage:
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a. 0.333
b. 33 %
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a. 35%
b.
c.
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a. 0.75
b.
c.
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25
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200
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; ;
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24
22. a. Add: + .
b. Subtract: .
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a. ;1 =
b. 1
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= 10 x 10 = 100
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14; 40
25. Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer. Set up a dimensional-analysis style
equation in the space provided using the available data. Estimate an approximate answer.
Cancel all undesired units before doing math. Label answers. Evaluate your equation for
setup, comparison of answer with the estimate, and math accuracy. For credit, show all work.
ANS:
km =
26. Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer. Set up a dimensional-analysis style
equation in the space provided using the available data. Estimate an approximate answer.
Cancel all undesired units before doing math. Label answers. Evaluate your equation for
setup, comparison of answer with the estimate, and math accuracy. For credit, show all work.
ANS:
27. Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer. Set up a dimensional-analysis style
equation in the space provided using the available data. Estimate an approximate answer.
Cancel all undesired units before doing math. Label answers. Evaluate your equation for
setup, comparison of answer with the estimate, and math accuracy. For credit, show all work.
How many kilograms are in 25 pounds?
Conversion formula: 1 kg = 2.2 lb
DA equation:
Evaluation:
ANS:
28. Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer. Set up a dimensional-analysis style
equation in the space provided using the available data. Estimate an approximate answer.
Cancel all undesired units before doing math. Label answers. Evaluate your equation for
setup, comparison of answer with the estimate, and math accuracy. For credit, show all work.
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Comment: To solve by moving decimals, move the decimal 3 places to the left.
29. Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer. Set up a dimensional-analysis style
equation in the space provided using the available data. Estimate an approximate answer.
Cancel all undesired units before doing math. Label answers. Evaluate your equation for
setup, comparison of answer with the estimate, and math accuracy. For credit, show all work.
ANS:
30. Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer. Set up a dimensional-analysis style
equation in the space provided using the available data. Estimate an approximate answer.
Cancel all undesired units before doing math. Label answers. Evaluate your equation for
setup, comparison of answer with the estimate, and math accuracy. For credit, show all work.
How many inches are there in 1 meter?
Conversion formulas: 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters (cm); 100 cm = 1 meter (m). Round your
answer to the nearest tenth.
DA equation:
Evaluation:
ANS:
31. Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer. Set up a dimensional-analysis style
equation in the space provided using the available data. Estimate an approximate answer.
Cancel all undesired units before doing math. Label answers. Evaluate your equation for
setup, comparison of answer with the estimate, and math accuracy. For credit, show all work.
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# of syringes :
32. Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer. Set up a dimensional-analysis style
equation in the space provided using the available data. Estimate an approximate answer.
Cancel all undesired units before doing math. Label answers. Evaluate your equation for
setup, comparison of answer with the estimate, and math accuracy. For credit, show all work.
ANS:
# of km :
33. Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer. Set up a dimensional-analysis style
equation in the space provided using the available data. Estimate an approximate answer.
Cancel all undesired units before doing math. Label answers. Evaluate your equation for
setup, comparison of answer with the estimate, and math accuracy. For credit, show all work.
34. Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer. Set up a dimensional-analysis style
equation in the space provided using the available data. Estimate an approximate answer.
Cancel all undesired units before doing math. Label answers. Evaluate your equation for
setup, comparison of answer with the estimate, and math accuracy. For credit, show all work.
ANS:
# of hours :
35. Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer. Set up a dimensional-analysis style
equation in the space provided using the available data. Estimate an approximate answer.
Cancel all undesired units before doing math. Label answers. Evaluate your equation for
setup, comparison of answer with the estimate, and math accuracy. For credit, show all work.
A newborn weighs 3500 grams. How many kilograms does the baby weigh?
Conversion factor: 1 kg = 1000 g
DA equation:
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# of kg :
36. Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer. Set up a dimensional-analysis style
equation in the space provided using the available data. Estimate an approximate answer.
Cancel all undesired units before doing math. Label answers. Evaluate your equation for
setup, comparison of answer with the estimate, and math accuracy. For credit, show all work.
ANS:
# of min :
37. Directions: Analyze the problem for the desired answer. Set up a dimensional-analysis style
equation in the space provided using the available data. Estimate an approximate answer.
Cancel all undesired units before doing math. Label answers. Evaluate your equation for
setup, comparison of answer with the estimate, and math accuracy. For credit, show all work.
ANS:
# of seconds :
38. A bottle of 40 capsules costs the pharmacy $100. How much does each tablet cost?
DA equation:
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39. The surgeon makes an incision that is 7 inches long. What is the equivalent in centimeters?
Conversion factor: 2.5 cm = 1 inch
DA equation:
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# of cm :
40. The hospital assigns 4 interns to every resident. There are 7 residents. How many interns will
the hospital need?
DA equation:
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# of interns :
41. The container holds 1 quart. How many ounces does it hold?
Conversion factors: 8 ounces = 1 cup; 2 cups = 1 pint; 2 pints = 1 quart
DA equation:
ANS:
# of ounces :
42. The field is 300 yards long. How many meters is it?
Conversion factor: 1 yard = approximately 0.9 meters
DA equation:
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# of meters :
43. The accounting office prints 400 pages per day. How many reams of paper should be bought
to last 1 month (to the nearest ream)?
Conversion factors: 1000 pages = 1 ream; 30 days = 1 month
DA equation:
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# :
44. The patient takes 5 medications three times a day. How many medications does the patient
take in a week (7 days = 1 week)?
DA equation:
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# :
45. There are 5 RNs on each unit per 12-hour shift. How many RN salaries are needed for a week
on a unit?
Conversion factors: 1 shift = 12 hr; 24 hr = 1 day; 7 days = 1 week
DA equation:
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# :
46. The patient is supposed to drink 8 ounces of fluid every waking hour. How many quarts
should be consumed in 12 hours?
Conversion factors: 16 oz = 1 pint, 2 pints = 1 quart
DA equation:
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# of qt :
47. The computer has 4 gigabytes (GB) of memory. How many megabytes (MB) of memory does
this equal?
Conversion factor: 1024 megabytes = 1 gigabyte
DA equation:
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# of MB :
The Nurse The Math The Meds Drug Calculations Using Dimensional Analysis 3rd Edition Mulholl
48. The cardiac rehab track is mile. The patient is now completing 12 circuits on the track
every morning. How many miles is the patient completing?
Conversion factor: 4 circuits ( mi) = 1 mile
DA equation:
Evaluation:
ANS:
# of mi :
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