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Convert 3:45 PM to 24-hour time.

A.

0345

B.

1345

C.

1545

D.

2345

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Calculation:

  • Identify the hour and minute in 12-hour time

Hour: 3 PM

Minute: 45

  • Convert PM hours to 24-hour format

For PM times (except 12 PM), add 12 to the hour: 3 + 12 = 15

  • Combine the hour and minutes

= 1545


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Clarify with the prescribing provider whether the order is to be given routinely or as needed (PRN), and determine the frequency of administration before giving the medication: The prescription does not specify whether it is PRN or scheduled, nor the minimum interval between doses. Clarification ensures safe, legal, and appropriate administration.

B. Administer 2 tablets of aspirin immediately, as the dose is clearly stated and the patient reports pain: Administering the medication without clarification could result in inappropriate dosing or exceed safe daily limits. Dose amount alone does not confirm safe timing or frequency.

C. Hold the medication and wait for the patient to request it again to confirm continued pain before administering: While assessing pain is important, withholding medication without clarification from the provider could delay pain relief and does not address the ambiguity in the order.

D. Give one tablet now and the second tablet after 30 minutes if pain persists, following standard pain management protocols: Altering the prescribed dose without provider instruction is unsafe and constitutes medication error. Standard protocols cannot override unclear prescriptions without clarification.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Calculation:

  • Identify the ordered dose and tablet strength

Ordered Dose: 650 mg

Tablet Strength: 325 mg per tablet

  • Calculate the number of tablets to administer

Number of Tablets = Ordered Dose ÷ Tablet Strength

Number of Tablets = 650 ÷ 325

= 2

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