Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). A patient weighs 104.1 kg. Using 1 kg = 2.2 lb, find the weight m in pounds. Round to one decimal place.
Nursing math & unit conversions worksheet with answers
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Answer key
- 1. m = 229 lb
- 2. m = 175.8 lb
- 3. x = 3.7 mL
- 4. T = 102.4 °F
- 5. V = 3.6 L
- 6. V = 787.5 mL
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