ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Version 7MathematicsMedium
A nurse is recording a patient's fluid intake. The patient consumed 0.75 liters of water, 400 mL of juice, and 2 cups of broth. If 1 cup = 240 mL, what is the total fluid intake in milliliters (mL)?
- A1630 mL
- B1390 mL
- C1670 mL
- D1430 mL
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. 1630 mL
First, convert all fluid intakes to milliliters. 0.75 liters = 750 mL. 2 cups = 2 * 240 mL = 480 mL. Add all volumes: 750 mL (water) + 400 mL (juice) + 480 mL (broth) = 1630 mL.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Incorrect; likely an error in converting cups or liters.
- C. Incorrect; possibly an arithmetic error in summing the converted values.
- D. Incorrect; possibly a miscalculation in one of the conversions or additions.
Mixed Unit Conversion & Summation
Converting multiple quantities from different units to a single common unit and then summing them.
- Requires knowledge of common conversion factors (L to mL, cups to mL).
- All values must be in the same unit before summing.
- Crucial for accurate total intake/output calculations in healthcare.
Memory trick: Convert all to Milliliters, then Add it all Together!