Nursing math & unit conversions worksheet with answers

Free printable Nursing math & unit conversions worksheet: 6 problems from easy to exam level, with an answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF.

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1.Easy
L× 1000mL250 mL?

Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). Convert 250 mL to L: find x.

250 mL1 L = 1000 mL
x = L
2.Easy
104 kg1 kg = 2.2 lbm = ? lb

Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). A patient weighs 104 kg. Using 1 kg = 2.2 lb, find the weight m in pounds. Round to one decimal place.

104 kg1 kg = 2.2 lb
m = lb
3.Medium
1234567891011127:50 PM?20:5019:5007:5018:50

Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). A dose is charted at 7:50 PM. Which entry is the same time on the 24-hour clock? Click it.

7:50 PM
  1. 120:50
  2. 219:50
  3. 307:50
  4. 418:50
4.Medium
12345678910111211:10 PM?00:1022:1023:1011:10

Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). A dose is charted at 11:10 PM. Which entry is the same time on the 24-hour clock? Click it.

11:10 PM
  1. 100:10
  2. 222:10
  3. 323:10
  4. 411:10
5.Hard
½ tsp · 3/day · 14 d? mL1 tsp = 5 mL

Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). A prescription reads ½ tsp of an oral suspension three times a day for 14 days. Using 1 tsp = 5 mL, how many mL V are needed for the whole course?

½ tspthree times a day14 days1 tsp = 5 mL
V = mL
6.Hard
1.5 mg/h? mcg/min1 mg = 1000 mcg1 h = 60 min

Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). An infusion delivers 1.5 mg/h. Express this dose rate D in mcg/min. Round to one decimal place.

1.5 mg/h1 mg = 1000 mcg1 h = 60 min
D = mcg/min

Answer key

  1. 1. x = 0.25 L
  2. 2. m = 228.8 lb
  3. 3. 19:50
  4. 4. 23:10
  5. 5. V = 105 mL
  6. 6. D = 25 mcg/min

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