Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). Convert 240 mL to cups, using 1 cup = 8 fl oz = 240 mL: how many n? Real liquid doses are always measured in mL, with an oral syringe or a marked medicine cup.
Nursing math & unit conversions worksheet with answers
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Answer key
- 1. n = 1 cup
- 2. x = 0.05 mg
- 3. x = 115 gtt/min
- 4. h = 160 cm
- 5. t = 8.75 h
- 6. V = 210 mL
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