MACE Dosage Calculations & Measurement Accuracy 3

Question 1

How many milliliters are in 2 fluid ounces?

Accepted Answer

60 mL

Answer

1 fluid ounce = 30 mL, so 2 fluid ounces = 60 mL.

Question 2

A resident weighs 154 pounds. What is their weight in kilograms?

Accepted Answer

70 kg

Answer

154 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 70 kg.

Question 3

The order reads: give 1/2 teaspoon of liquid acetaminophen. How many mL should be measured?

Accepted Answer

2.5 mL

Answer

1 teaspoon = 5 mL; 1/2 teaspoon = 2.5 mL.

Question 4

A medication vial contains 10 mg/mL. The order is for 25 mg. How many mL should be drawn up?

Accepted Answer

2.5 mL

Answer

25 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 2.5 mL.

Question 5

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when a calculated dose seems unusually high?

Accepted Answer

Withhold the dose and notify the nurse immediately

Answer

An unusually high calculated dose should be reported to a nurse before administration to prevent a medication error.

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