ATI DOSAGE CALCULATION PRACTICE
FIVE STAR RATED
CONVERTING POUNDS TO KILOGRAMS STEP OUTLINE VIEW
For example, the client’s weight is 128 lb. Determine this client’s weight in kg.
(Round to the tenth.)
STEP 1: What is the unit of measurement you need to calculate?
kg
STEP 2: Set up an equation and solve for X, with X representing the amount of
kilograms.
Cross multiply and solve for X.
X
=
58.1818
STEP 3: Round if necessary, using general rounding rules.
You should also follow policies and procedures of your facility. For the purpose of
this module, we will round to the tenth. Therefore, 58.1818 rounds to 58.2.
STEP 4: Reassess to determine if the equivalent makes sense.
If 1 kg = 2.2 lb, it makes sense that 128 lb = 58.2 kg.
CONVERTING POUNDS TO KILOGRAMS STEP OUTLINE VIEW
For example, the client’s weight is 96 lb. Determine this client’s weight in kg.
(Round to the tenth.)
STEP 1: What is the unit of measurement you need to calculate?
kg
STEP 2: Set up an equation and solve for X, with X representing the amount of
kilograms.
Cross multiply to solve for X.
X
=
43.6363
STEP 3: Round if necessary, using general rounding rules. You should also follow
policies and procedures of your facility.
For the purpose of this module, we will round to the tenth. Therefore, 43.6363
rounds to 43.6.