Chapter 23: Mathematics Review and Medication Administration

Chapter 23: Mathematics Review and Medication Administration

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The correct conversion for the improper fraction 77/9 is:

ANS:   B

Divide the numerator by the denominator. The correct conversion for the improper fraction is 8 5/9.

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2. The fraction 80/100 when reduced to lowest terms is:

ANS:   C

Find a number that will evenly divide into the numerator and the denominator.

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3. The largest fraction listed below is:

ANS:   A

The smaller the denominator, the larger the fraction.

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4. The smallest amount is expressed by the fraction:

ANS:   A

The larger the denominator, the smaller the fraction.

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5. The sum of 3/4 and 7/8 is:

ANS:   D

Find the common denominator and add.

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