Common conversions

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 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. 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. Dose and rate calculations are staples of the OIIQ exam: an error costs one question, sometimes several.

Clinical content reviewed by Ducamelle Grégoire, Registered Nurse