Common conversions
Purpose of this sheet: essential dose and rate calculations landmarks a nurse or licensed practical nurse in Quebec should keep in mind for clinical practice and for succeeding on the OIIQ or OIIAQ entry exam. Exam relevance: Dose and rate calculations are staples of the OIIQ exam: an error costs one question, sometimes several. — Clinical landmarks — 1 g = 1000 mg 1 mg = 1000 µg 1 kg = 1000 g 1 L = 1000 mL 1 kg = 2.2 lb 1 inch = 2.54 cm 1 teaspoon = 5 mL 1 tablespoon = 15 mL 1 oz = 30 mL °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9 °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32 — Remember — Use this sheet in spaced repetition, pair it with a matching clinical scenario on NursEduc, and always compare values to the person's baseline before drawing conclusions. Keywords: dose calculation, rate calculation, infusion, units, conversion, OIIQ exam, OIIQ exam prep, OIIAQ exam prep, nurse in Quebec, NursEduc.