Florida Nursing Assistant Competency Pracrice Exam

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What is the military time equivalent for 3:40 PM?

  1. 1540

  2. 1340

  3. 1545

  4. 1440

The correct answer is: 1540

The military time equivalent for 3:40 PM is 1540. In military time, the hours are counted from 0 to 23 for a complete 24-hour cycle. For times past noon, you add 12 to the standard hour format. Therefore, to convert 3:40 PM to military time, you take 3 PM, which is the 3rd hour after noon (12:00). Adding 12 hours gives you 15, making it 1540 for 3:40 PM. This understanding of the 24-hour clock system is essential in healthcare settings where precise timekeeping can be critical for medication administration and patient care.