Cooking Conversions and Abbreviations

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What is the abbreviation for teaspoon?

t or tsp

What is the abbreviation for pound?

lb

What is the abbreviation for microgram?

mcg

What is the abbreviation for milliliters?

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1 Tablespoon=_____tsp

<p>3 tsp</p> Signup and view all the answers

1Tbs=_____mL

<p>15mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many tsp in a Tbsp?

<p>3 tsp</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many ounces are in one cup?

<p>8 oz</p> Signup and view all the answers

One cup equals how many mL?

<p>240 mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

240mL= _____oz

<p>8 oz</p> Signup and view all the answers

1 ounce(oz) = _______g

<p>30 grams (g)</p> Signup and view all the answers

1 oz =________mL

<p>30mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

1 kg =__________lbs

<p>2.2 lbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

1 tsp = _____ mL

<p>5 mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

1 gram =______mg

<p>1000 milligrams</p> Signup and view all the answers

One ounce equals how many grams?

<p>30 grams (g)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One ounce equals how many milliliters?

<p>30mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

One pound equals how many ounces?

<p>16 ounces</p> Signup and view all the answers

One milligram equals how many micrograms?

<p>1000 micrograms(mcg)</p> Signup and view all the answers

1 ounce (oz) = _____ milliliters (mL)

<p>30 mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

1 pound (lb) = ____ ounces (oz)

<p>16 ounces (oz)</p> Signup and view all the answers

1 milligrams (mg) = ____ micrograms (mcg)

<p>1000 micrograms (mcg)</p> Signup and view all the answers

1 gram (g) = _____ milligrams (mg)

<p>1000 milligrams (mg)</p> Signup and view all the answers

1 kilogram (kg) = ___ grams (g)

<p>1000 grams (g)</p> Signup and view all the answers

1 kg = ___ lbs

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How should the nurse convert Kg to lbs?

<p>(Multiply the amount of Kg by 2.2) Kg X 2.2</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the nurse convert lbs to Kg?

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1 liter = ____ milliliters

<p>1000 milliliters (mL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

1 liter = ____ quarts

<p>1 qt</p> Signup and view all the answers

30 mL = ________T

<p>2T</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amount is documented correctly?

<p>0.8</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a leading zero?

<p>A zero that is before the decimal place. i.e. 0.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

Should the nurse use a trailing zero?

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When it comes to zeros is it correct to be a leader (leading zero) or a follower (trailing zero)?

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Flashcards

Abbreviation for teaspoon

t or tsp

Abbreviation for tablespoon

T or tbsp

Abbreviation for pound

lb

Abbreviation for microgram

mcg

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Abbreviation for milliliter

mL

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1 Tablespoon=___________tsp

3 tsp

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1Tbs=_________mL

15mL

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How many tsp in a Tbsp?

3 tsp

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Abbreviation for ounce

oz

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Abbreviation for liter

L

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Abbreviation for milliliter

mL

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Abbreviation for gram

g or gm

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How many ounces are in one cup?

8 oz

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One cup equals how many mL?

240 mL

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240mL= _____oz

8 oz

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1 ounce(oz) = _______g

30 grams (g)

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1 oz =________mL

30mL

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1 kg =__________lbs

2.2 lbs

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1 tsp = ___ mL

5 mL

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1 gram =______mg

1000 milligrams

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One ounce equals how many grams?

30 grams (g)

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One ounce equals how many milliliters?

30mL

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One pound equals how many ounces?

16 ounces

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One milligram equals how many micrograms?

1000 micrograms(mcg)

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1 ounce (oz) = _____ milliliters (mL)

30 mL

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1 pound (lb) = ____ ounces (oz)

16 ounces (oz)

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1 milligrams (mg) = ____ micrograms (mcg)

1000 micrograms (mcg)

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1 gram (g) = _____ milligrams (mg)

1000 milligrams (mg)

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1 kilogram (kg) = ___ grams (g)

1000 grams (g)

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1 kg = ___ lbs

2.2 lbs

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How should the nurse convert Kg to lbs?

(Multiply the amount of Kg by 2.2) Kg X 2.2

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How should the nurse convert lbs to Kg?

(Divide lbs by 2.2) lbs/2.2

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1 liter = ____ milliliters

1000 milliliters (mL)

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1 liter = ____ quarts

1 qt

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1 L = _______oz

32 oz

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30 mL = _____ oz

1oz

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30 mL = ________T

2T

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30 mL =___________t

6t

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Which amount is documented correctly?

0.8

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What is a leading zero?

A zero that is before the decimal place. i.e. 0.5

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What is a trailing zero?

A zero placed after the decimal place. i.e. 2.0

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Should the nurse use a trailing zero?

no because 2.0 --- may be mistaken for 20

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When it comes to zeros is it correct to be a leader (leading zero) or a follower (trailing zero)?

A leader!

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Study Notes

  • Here are the key conversions and abbreviations from the provided text.

Abbreviations

  • Teaspoon: t or tsp
  • Tablespoon: T or tbsp
  • Pound: lb
  • Microgram: mcg
  • Milliliters: mL
  • Ounce: oz
  • Liter: L
  • Gram: g or gm

Conversions

  • 1 Tablespoon (Tbs) = 3 teaspoons (tsp)
  • 1 Tbs = 15 mL
  • 3 tsp in a Tablespoon (Tbsp)
  • 1 cup = 8 ounces (oz)
  • 1 cup = 240 mL
  • 240mL = 8 oz
  • 1 ounce (oz) = 30 grams (g)
  • 1 oz = 30mL
  • 1 kg = 2.2 lbs
  • 1 tsp = 5 mL
  • 1 gram = 1000 milligrams (mg)
  • 1 ounce = 30 grams (g)
  • 1 ounce = 30mL
  • 1 pound = 16 ounces
  • 1 milligram = 1000 micrograms(mcg)
  • 1 ounce (oz) = 30 milliliters (mL)
  • 1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces (oz)
  • 1 milligrams (mg) = 1000 micrograms (mcg)
  • 1 gram (g) = 1000 milligrams (mg)
  • 1 kilogram (kg) = 1000 grams (g)
  • 1 kg = 2.2 lbs
  • Kilograms to pounds conversion: Kg X 2.2
  • Pounds to Kilograms conversion: lbs/2.2
  • 1 liter = 1000 milliliters (mL)
  • 1 liter = 1 quart (qt)
  • 1 L = 32 oz
  • 30 mL = 1oz
  • 30 mL = 2T
  • 30 mL = 6t

Documentation

  • When documenting amounts, use a leading zero (e.g., 0.8).
  • Do not use a trailing zero (e.g., 2.0), as it can be mistaken for 20.

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