Metric volume conversion (mL, L) practice problems

Unit Conversion · 9 problems

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For study and exam practice, not for patient care. The orders in these problems are written for practice. In the clinic, follow the prescriber's order, your facility's protocols, and your pharmacy.

1. Problem 1

   1,200 mL is how many L? Record your answer using 1 decimal place.

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   Answer: 1.2 L

   1. 1 L = 1,000 mL, so divide by 1,000.
   2. 1,200 ÷ 1,000 = 1.2 L.
   3. 1.2 L is exact, so no rounding is needed.

2. Problem 2

   2,250 mL is how many L? Record your answer using 2 decimal places.

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   Answer: 2.25 L

   1. 1 L = 1,000 mL, so divide by 1,000.
   2. 2,250 ÷ 1,000 = 2.25 L.
   3. 2.25 L is exact, so no rounding is needed.

3. Problem 3

   1,750 mL is how many L? Record your answer using 2 decimal places.

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   Answer: 1.75 L

   1. 1 L = 1,000 mL, so divide by 1,000.
   2. 1,750 ÷ 1,000 = 1.75 L.
   3. 1.75 L is exact, so no rounding is needed.

4. Problem 4

   The nurse is caring for a client who is to receive 1.25 L of 0.9% sodium chloride. How many mL is this? Record your answer using a whole number.

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   Answer: 1,250 mL

   1. 1 L = 1,000 mL, so multiply by 1,000.
   2. 1.25 × 1,000 = 1,250 mL.
   3. 1,250 mL is exact, so no rounding is needed.

5. Problem 5

   350 mL is how many L? Record your answer using 2 decimal places.

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   Answer: 0.35 L

   1. 1 L = 1,000 mL, so divide by 1,000.
   2. 350 ÷ 1,000 = 0.35 L.
   3. 0.35 L is exact, so no rounding is needed.

6. Problem 6

   The nurse is caring for a client who is to receive 1.75 L of 0.9% sodium chloride over the shift. How many mL is this? Record your answer using a whole number.

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   Answer: 1,750 mL

   1. 1 L = 1,000 mL, so multiply by 1,000.
   2. 1.75 × 1,000 = 1,750 mL.
   3. 1,750 mL is exact, so no rounding is needed.

7. Problem 7

   The client is recovering after surgery and needs IV fluid replacement. The client is to receive 0.35 L of 0.9% sodium chloride. How many mL is this? Record your answer using a whole number.

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   Answer: 350 mL

   1. 1 L = 1,000 mL, so multiply by 1,000.
   2. 0.35 × 1,000 = 350 mL.
   3. 350 mL is exact, so no rounding is needed.

8. Problem 8

   The nurse is caring for a client who is to receive 1.2 L of 0.9% sodium chloride over the shift. The nurse is reviewing the volume to be infused before setting up the intravenous fluid. How many mL is this? Record your answer using a whole number.

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   Answer: 1,200 mL

   1. 1 L = 1,000 mL, so multiply by 1,000.
   2. 1.2 × 1,000 = 1,200 mL.
   3. 1,200 mL is exact, so no rounding is needed.

9. Problem 9

   Order: 0.9% sodium chloride 2.25 L IV to infuse over the shift. The client is to receive 2.25 L of 0.9% sodium chloride. How many mL is this? Record your answer using a whole number.

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   Answer: 2,250 mL

   1. 1 L = 1,000 mL, so multiply by 1,000.
   2. 2.25 × 1,000 = 2,250 mL.
   3. 2,250 mL is exact, so no rounding is needed.

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