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
0.60 mcg.6 mcg.60 mcg0.6 mcg

Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). All of these entries on a medication record are meant as the same dose. Which one follows the safe-writing rules for zeros and abbreviations? Click it.

  1. 10.60 mcg
  2. 2.6 mcg
  3. 3.60 mcg
  4. 40.6 mcg
2.Easy
56 lb1 kg = 2.2 lbm = ? kg

Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). A patient weighs 56 lb. Using 1 kg = 2.2 lb, find the weight m in kilograms. Round to one decimal place.

56 lb1 kg = 2.2 lb
m = kg
3.Medium
7 lb 2 oz? kg1 lb = 16 oz1 kg = 2.2 lb

Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). A newborn weighs 7 lb 2 oz. Using 1 lb = 16 oz and 1 kg = 2.2 lb, find the weight m in kilograms. Round to two decimal places.

7 lb 2 oz1 lb = 16 oz1 kg = 2.2 lb
m = kg
4.Medium
12345678910111219:55?7:55 PM6:55 PM7:55 AM9:55 PM

Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). A dose is charted at 19:55 (24-hour clock). Which entry is the same time on the 12-hour clock? Click it.

19:55
  1. 17:55 PM
  2. 26:55 PM
  3. 37:55 AM
  4. 49:55 PM
5.Hard
1½ tsp · 3/day · 5 d? mL1 tsp = 5 mL

Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). A prescription reads 1½ tsp of an oral suspension three times a day for 5 days. Using 1 tsp = 5 mL, how many mL V are needed for the whole course?

1½ tspthree times a day5 days1 tsp = 5 mL
V = mL
6.Hard
12.4 g/dL? g/L1 L = 10 dL

Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). A haemoglobin result is 12.4 g/dL. Express it in g/L Hb.

12.4 g/dL1 L = 10 dL
Hb = g/L

Answer key

  1. 1. 0.6 mcg
  2. 2. m = 25.5 kg
  3. 3. m = 3.24 kg
  4. 4. 7:55 PM
  5. 5. V = 112.5 mL
  6. 6. Hb = 124 g/L

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