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HOSA Medical Math Conversion Flashcards
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HOSA Medical Math Conversion Flashcards

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1 meter = ?

100 centimeters

100 centimeters = ?

1000 millimeters

10 millimeters = ?

1 centimeter

1 gram = ?

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

1 milligram = ?

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

1 kilogram = ?

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

1 kilogram = ?

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

1 pound = ?

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

1000 cubic millimeters = ?

<p>1 cubic centimeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

1000 cubic centimeters = ?

<p>1 cubic decimeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

1000 cubic decimeters = ?

<p>1 cubic meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

1 liter = ?

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

10 centiliters = ?

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

10 deciliters = ?

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

1 liter is equivalent to how many ounces?

<p>32 ounces</p> Signup and view all the answers

500 milliliters is equal to what?

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

240 milliliters is how many cups?

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

30 milliliters = ?

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

15 milliliters = ?

<p>1 tablespoon / 3 teaspoons</p> Signup and view all the answers

5 milliliters = ?

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

1 milliliter = ?

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

0.0667 milliliters = ?

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

1 meter is how many inches?

<p>39.372 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

0.914 meters = ?

<p>3 feet / 1 yard</p> Signup and view all the answers

0.3048 = ?

<p>12 inches / 1 foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

2.54 centimeters = ?

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

Young's Rule = ?

<p>Child's Dose = (child's age in years / child's age in years + 12) x adult dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fried's Rule = ?

<p>Infant's Dose = (age in months / 150 pounds) x adult dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

Clark's Rule = ?

<p>Child's Dose = (weight of child in pounds / 150 pounds) x adult dose OR Child's Dose = (weight of child in kilograms / 68 kilograms) x adult dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ratio for strength of solutions = ?

<p>amount of drug / amount of solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

Percent of strength by volume = ?

<p>(volume of solute / volume of solution) x 100</p> Signup and view all the answers

Percent of strength by weight (mass) = ?

<p>(mass of solute / volume of solution) x 100</p> Signup and view all the answers

Amount of Solute / Amount of First Solution = ?

<p>Amount of Solute / Amount of Second Solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Metric Conversions

  • 1 meter equals 100 centimeters.
  • 100 centimeters equals 1000 millimeters.
  • 10 millimeters equals 1 centimeter.
  • 1 gram equals 1000 milligrams.
  • 1 milligram equals 1000 micrograms.
  • 1 kilogram equals 1000 grams.
  • 1 kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds.
  • 1 pound equals 16 ounces.

Volume Conversions

  • 1000 cubic millimeters equals 1 cubic centimeter.
  • 1000 cubic centimeters equals 1 cubic decimeter.
  • 1000 cubic decimeters equals 1 cubic meter.
  • 1 liter equals 1000 milliliters.
  • 10 centiliters equals 1 deciliter.
  • 10 deciliters equals 1 liter.
  • 1 liter is equivalent to 1 quart, 32 ounces, or 2 pints.
  • 500 milliliters equals 1 pint, 16 ounces, or 2 cups.
  • 240 milliliters equals 1 cup or 8 ounces.
  • 30 milliliters equals 1 ounce.
  • 15 milliliters equals 1 tablespoon or 3 teaspoons.
  • 5 milliliters equals 1 teaspoon.
  • 1 milliliter equals 15 drops.
  • 0.0667 milliliters equals 1 drop.

Length Conversions

  • 1 meter equals approximately 39.372 inches or 3.281 feet.
  • 0.914 meters equals 3 feet or 1 yard.
  • 0.3048 meters equals 12 inches or 1 foot.
  • 2.54 centimeters equals 1 inch.

Dosage Calculations

  • Young's Rule for pediatric dosing:
    • Child's Dose = (child's age in years / (child's age in years + 12)) x adult dose.
  • Fried's Rule for infant dosing:
    • Infant's Dose = (age in months / 150 pounds) x adult dose.
  • Clark's Rule for child's dose:
    • Child's Dose = (weight of child in pounds / 150 pounds) x adult dose
    • OR
    • Child's Dose = (weight of child in kilograms / 68 kilograms) x adult dose.

Solution Strength Calculations

  • Ratio for strength of solutions:
    • Ratio = amount of drug / amount of solution.
  • Percent strength by volume:
    • Percent = (volume of solute / volume of solution) x 100.
  • Percent strength by weight (mass):
    • Percent = (mass of solute / volume of solution) x 100.
  • Equality of proportions:
    • Amount of solute / Amount of first solution equals Amount of solute / Amount of second solution.

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This quiz features a series of flashcards focusing on the metric system conversions essential for medical professionals. It includes various conversions such as meters to centimeters and grams to milligrams, which are critical for accurate medical calculations. Test your knowledge and improve your understanding of medical math conversions.

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