Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). Convert 60 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 = 0.25 cup
- 2. V = 12.5 mL
- 3. h = 147 cm
- 4. x = 54.4 kg
- 5. D = 0.6 mg/h
- 6. t = 4.25 h
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