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A measure of 2.566 km equals how many centimeters?
A measure of 2.566 km equals how many centimeters?
256,600 cm
A measure of 1,433 mm equals how many meters?
A measure of 1,433 mm equals how many meters?
1.433 m
A measure of 11.455 m equals how many centimeters?
A measure of 11.455 m equals how many centimeters?
1,145.5 cm
A measure of 72,594 mg equals how many kilograms?
A measure of 72,594 mg equals how many kilograms?
A measure of 0.027565 g equals how many micrograms?
A measure of 0.027565 g equals how many micrograms?
A measure of 18,455.7 g equals how many kilograms?
A measure of 18,455.7 g equals how many kilograms?
The most widely used system of measurement in the world is the?
The most widely used system of measurement in the world is the?
The gram is the basic unit of _____ in the metric system.
The gram is the basic unit of _____ in the metric system.
The basic unit of length in the metric system is the?
The basic unit of length in the metric system is the?
The basic unit of volume in the metric system is the?
The basic unit of volume in the metric system is the?
Which of the following is the correct metric notation for five and three-fourths of a liter?
Which of the following is the correct metric notation for five and three-fourths of a liter?
Which of the following is the correct notation for eighty-four and six tenths milliliters?
Which of the following is the correct notation for eighty-four and six tenths milliliters?
The correct metric notation for five and forty-five thousandths liters is?
The correct metric notation for five and forty-five thousandths liters is?
What is the correct metric notation for twenty-five and fourteen thousandths kilograms?
What is the correct metric notation for twenty-five and fourteen thousandths kilograms?
The correct notation for two hundred fifty-five and seven hundredths millimeters is?
The correct notation for two hundred fifty-five and seven hundredths millimeters is?
The correct metric notation for eighty-two and twenty-three hundredths micrograms is?
The correct metric notation for eighty-two and twenty-three hundredths micrograms is?
There are _____ centimeter(s) in a meter.
There are _____ centimeter(s) in a meter.
A kiloliter equals _____ liter(s).
A kiloliter equals _____ liter(s).
A _____ is 11,000 of a liter.
A _____ is 11,000 of a liter.
How many grams are in 1 microgram?
How many grams are in 1 microgram?
Convert 78,450 mg to grams.
Convert 78,450 mg to grams.
Convert 34 cm to millimeters.
Convert 34 cm to millimeters.
Convert 45,880 mL to liters.
Convert 45,880 mL to liters.
Convert 8.09 L to milliliters.
Convert 8.09 L to milliliters.
When a meter is divided by 100, the result is?
When a meter is divided by 100, the result is?
A meterstick is approximately _____ inches longer than a yardstick.
A meterstick is approximately _____ inches longer than a yardstick.
A volume of 6 teaspoons equals, to the nearest milliliter,?
A volume of 6 teaspoons equals, to the nearest milliliter,?
A volume of 843 mL equals, to the nearest hundredth of a quart,?
A volume of 843 mL equals, to the nearest hundredth of a quart,?
Rounded to the nearest tenth of a pound, 56 kg is equal to?
Rounded to the nearest tenth of a pound, 56 kg is equal to?
Using the conversion factor of 30 g/1 oz, rounded to the nearest hundredth of an ounce, 74.5 g is equal to?
Using the conversion factor of 30 g/1 oz, rounded to the nearest hundredth of an ounce, 74.5 g is equal to?
Using the conversion factor 30 mL/fl oz, rounded to the nearest hundredth of a fluid ounce, the volume of 85 mL is equal to?
Using the conversion factor 30 mL/fl oz, rounded to the nearest hundredth of a fluid ounce, the volume of 85 mL is equal to?
Rounded to the nearest tenth of a liter, the volume of 7.5 cups is equal to?
Rounded to the nearest tenth of a liter, the volume of 7.5 cups is equal to?
A daily dose of 40 mL, to the nearest teaspoon, is equal to?
A daily dose of 40 mL, to the nearest teaspoon, is equal to?
Using the conversion factor 30 g/1 oz, a dose of 2.5 ounces, when rounded to the nearest gram, is equal to?
Using the conversion factor 30 g/1 oz, a dose of 2.5 ounces, when rounded to the nearest gram, is equal to?
A dose of 0.5 cup, when rounded to the nearest milliliter, is equal to?
A dose of 0.5 cup, when rounded to the nearest milliliter, is equal to?
Using the conversion factor 30 g/1 oz, a dose of 400 mg, when rounded to the nearest thousandth of an ounce, is equal to?
Using the conversion factor 30 g/1 oz, a dose of 400 mg, when rounded to the nearest thousandth of an ounce, is equal to?
An infant weighs 7.8 pounds, which is equal to?
An infant weighs 7.8 pounds, which is equal to?
A daily dose of a medicinal syrup is equal to 6 tsp. This quantity is equal to how many fluid ounces?
A daily dose of a medicinal syrup is equal to 6 tsp. This quantity is equal to how many fluid ounces?
1 oz = ___gr
1 oz = ___gr
1 lb =____g
1 lb =____g
1 tsp =__mL
1 tsp =__mL
1 c=____fl oz
1 c=____fl oz
1 g =___gr
1 g =___gr
1 gr =____mg
1 gr =____mg
1 kg =___lb
1 kg =___lb
1 fl.oz.=_____tbsp
1 fl.oz.=_____tbsp
1 lb =___oz
1 lb =___oz
1 t = mL
1 t = mL
Which of the following is the same in both the apothecary system and the household system?
Which of the following is the same in both the apothecary system and the household system?
Which of the following is a standard abbreviation for teaspoon?
Which of the following is a standard abbreviation for teaspoon?
The abbreviation for tablespoon is?
The abbreviation for tablespoon is?
Which type of units are preferred for most dosage calculations?
Which type of units are preferred for most dosage calculations?
The standard abbreviation for a gallon in the household system of measurement is?
The standard abbreviation for a gallon in the household system of measurement is?
The correct apothecary notation for five and one-half grains is?
The correct apothecary notation for five and one-half grains is?
The abbreviation for drop is?
The abbreviation for drop is?
The correct abbreviation for minims in the apothecary system is?
The correct abbreviation for minims in the apothecary system is?
The notation gr vii means?
The notation gr vii means?
Bella weighs 55 lb. How many kilograms does she weigh?
Bella weighs 55 lb. How many kilograms does she weigh?
32 ounces equals?
32 ounces equals?
3.75 ounces equals _____ grains.
3.75 ounces equals _____ grains.
Six drams equals _____ fluid ounce(s).
Six drams equals _____ fluid ounce(s).
210 minims is how many drams?
210 minims is how many drams?
Three and one-half fluid ounces equals _____ drams.
Three and one-half fluid ounces equals _____ drams.
The physician ordered 45 mL of a medication. How many tablespoons is this?
The physician ordered 45 mL of a medication. How many tablespoons is this?
The patient received a pint of medication from the pharmacy. This is equivalent to?
The patient received a pint of medication from the pharmacy. This is equivalent to?
Taylor's mother is supposed to give him 2 tablespoons of a medication. She only has a teaspoon measure available. How many teaspoons should she give him?
Taylor's mother is supposed to give him 2 tablespoons of a medication. She only has a teaspoon measure available. How many teaspoons should she give him?
A stock bottle of liquid medication contains 2 pints of medication. At different times, 6 doses of 2 tbsp were removed from the bottle. How many fluid ounces of medication remain in the bottle?
A stock bottle of liquid medication contains 2 pints of medication. At different times, 6 doses of 2 tbsp were removed from the bottle. How many fluid ounces of medication remain in the bottle?
Sam has a prescription for a medication that says to take 3 fl oz for each dose. He has a measuring spoon set and will use the tablespoon measure. How many tablespoons of medication will he need to take the prescribed dose?
Sam has a prescription for a medication that says to take 3 fl oz for each dose. He has a measuring spoon set and will use the tablespoon measure. How many tablespoons of medication will he need to take the prescribed dose?
Sodium, potassium, and other electrolytes are often measured based on their equivalent weight using a unit called?
Sodium, potassium, and other electrolytes are often measured based on their equivalent weight using a unit called?
A patient drank 1 cup of coffee, one-half cup of juice, and three 8-ounce glasses of water. How many liters of fluid did the patient drink?
A patient drank 1 cup of coffee, one-half cup of juice, and three 8-ounce glasses of water. How many liters of fluid did the patient drink?
During the last 8 hours, a hospital patient drank 2 cups of water, 8 ounces of orange juice, and 12 ounces of coffee. He has also received 640 mL of fluid through an IV. Altogether, how many liters of fluid has the patient received during the 8 hours?
During the last 8 hours, a hospital patient drank 2 cups of water, 8 ounces of orange juice, and 12 ounces of coffee. He has also received 640 mL of fluid through an IV. Altogether, how many liters of fluid has the patient received during the 8 hours?
An infant weighed 7 lb, 6 oz at birth. During the first week, she gained 4 oz; during the second week, she gained 6 oz; during the third week, she gained 7 oz; and during the fourth week, she gained 7 oz. How much did she weigh at the end of the 4 weeks?
An infant weighed 7 lb, 6 oz at birth. During the first week, she gained 4 oz; during the second week, she gained 6 oz; during the third week, she gained 7 oz; and during the fourth week, she gained 7 oz. How much did she weigh at the end of the 4 weeks?
At a wellness checkup in June, a 2-year-old child weighed 22 lb, 4 oz. By September, the child had gained 1 lb, 12 oz, and by December the child had gained another 1 lb, 8 oz. How much did the child weigh at the December checkup?
At a wellness checkup in June, a 2-year-old child weighed 22 lb, 4 oz. By September, the child had gained 1 lb, 12 oz, and by December the child had gained another 1 lb, 8 oz. How much did the child weigh at the December checkup?
The conversion factor for milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg) is _______.
The conversion factor for milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg) is _______.
The conversion factor to convert from milligrams to grams is _______.
The conversion factor to convert from milligrams to grams is _______.
The conversion factor for ounces to grams is _______.
The conversion factor for ounces to grams is _______.
The conversion factor to convert from milliliters (mL) to teaspoons (tsp) is _______.
The conversion factor to convert from milliliters (mL) to teaspoons (tsp) is _______.
The conversion factor for grams to pounds is _______.
The conversion factor for grams to pounds is _______.
The conversion factor for fluid ounces to liters is _______.
The conversion factor for fluid ounces to liters is _______.
Using proportions, convert 17 kg to pounds.
Using proportions, convert 17 kg to pounds.
Using proportions, convert 22.5 pints to milliliters.
Using proportions, convert 22.5 pints to milliliters.
Using dimensional analysis, convert 2 L to cups.
Using dimensional analysis, convert 2 L to cups.
The weight of the medication in a particular dose is equivalent to 0.05 oz. What is this quantity in grams?
The weight of the medication in a particular dose is equivalent to 0.05 oz. What is this quantity in grams?
An amount of a certain cough syrup is equal to 10 mL. If the patient will use a tablespoon to take this amount, how many tablespoons need to be administered?
An amount of a certain cough syrup is equal to 10 mL. If the patient will use a tablespoon to take this amount, how many tablespoons need to be administered?
An IV infusion delivers 0.0025 oz of medication every hour. Using dimensional analysis, what is the equivalent of this flow rate in milligrams per hour?
An IV infusion delivers 0.0025 oz of medication every hour. Using dimensional analysis, what is the equivalent of this flow rate in milligrams per hour?
A _____ is made of two quantities that are equal to each other but expressed in different units.
A _____ is made of two quantities that are equal to each other but expressed in different units.
A(n) _________________ is a fraction or ratio made of two quantities that are equal to each other but expressed in different units.
A(n) _________________ is a fraction or ratio made of two quantities that are equal to each other but expressed in different units.
When writing a conversion factor, the quantity of units you wish to convert to is placed in the?
When writing a conversion factor, the quantity of units you wish to convert to is placed in the?
The conversion factor for converting tablespoons to milliliters is?
The conversion factor for converting tablespoons to milliliters is?
Which of the following is the correct conversion factor for converting milliliters to fluid ounces?
Which of the following is the correct conversion factor for converting milliliters to fluid ounces?
Which is the correct conversion factor for grams to ounces?
Which is the correct conversion factor for grams to ounces?
A conversion factor used for converting cups to milliliters is?
A conversion factor used for converting cups to milliliters is?
The conversion factor for converting kilograms to pounds is?
The conversion factor for converting kilograms to pounds is?
Which of the following is a correct conversion factor for converting milliliters to tablespoons?
Which of the following is a correct conversion factor for converting milliliters to tablespoons?
Which is the correct equation using ratios for converting 45 oz to milliliters?
Which is the correct equation using ratios for converting 45 oz to milliliters?
To avoid making calculation errors, it is important to _________ units when using conversion factors.
To avoid making calculation errors, it is important to _________ units when using conversion factors.
Which equation is correct for converting 450 lb to kg?
Which equation is correct for converting 450 lb to kg?
Which is the correct equation for converting 6 fl oz to cups?
Which is the correct equation for converting 6 fl oz to cups?
Which of the following is a correct conversion factor for converting fluid ounces to milliliters?
Which of the following is a correct conversion factor for converting fluid ounces to milliliters?
Which of the following is the correct equation for converting 4 tbsp to milliliters?
Which of the following is the correct equation for converting 4 tbsp to milliliters?
Flashcards
Kilometer to Centimeter Conversion
Kilometer to Centimeter Conversion
2.566 kilometers equals 256,600 centimeters.
Millimeter to Meter Conversion
Millimeter to Meter Conversion
1,433 millimeters equals 1.433 meters.
Meter to Centimeter Conversion
Meter to Centimeter Conversion
11.455 meters equals 1,145.5 centimeters.
Milligram to Kilogram Conversion
Milligram to Kilogram Conversion
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Gram to Microgram Conversion
Gram to Microgram Conversion
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Gram to Kilogram Conversion
Gram to Kilogram Conversion
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Metric System Basic Unit of Weight
Metric System Basic Unit of Weight
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Metric System Basic Units
Metric System Basic Units
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Metric Notation Example
Metric Notation Example
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Metric Notation - Milliliters
Metric Notation - Milliliters
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Centimeters in a Meter
Centimeters in a Meter
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Kiloliter to Liter
Kiloliter to Liter
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Milliliter to Liter
Milliliter to Liter
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Microgram to Gram
Microgram to Gram
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Milligrams to Grams Conversion
Milligrams to Grams Conversion
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Centimeters to Millimeters Conversion
Centimeters to Millimeters Conversion
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Milliliters to Liters Conversion
Milliliters to Liters Conversion
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Liters to Milliliters Conversion
Liters to Milliliters Conversion
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Milliliters to Teaspoons
Milliliters to Teaspoons
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Ounces Conversions
Ounces Conversions
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Milliliters to Teaspoons
Milliliters to Teaspoons
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Fluid Ounces to Tablespoons
Fluid Ounces to Tablespoons
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Milligrams to Micrograms Conversion Factor
Milligrams to Micrograms Conversion Factor
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Study Notes
Metric Conversions
- 2.566 km equals 256,600 cm.
- 1,433 mm equals 1.433 m.
- 11.455 m equals 1,145.5 cm.
- 72,594 mg equals 0.072594 kg.
- 0.027565 g equals 27,565 mcg.
- 18,455.7 g equals 18.4557 kg.
Basic Units of Metric System
- The most widely used measurement system worldwide is the metric system.
- The basic unit of weight in the metric system is the gram.
- The basic units of length, volume, and weight are meter, liter, and gram respectively.
Metric Notation
- Five and three-fourths of a liter is noted as 5.75 L.
- Eighty-four and six-tenths milliliters is noted as 84.6 mL.
- Five and forty-five thousandths liters is noted as 5.045 L.
- Twenty-five and fourteen thousandths kilograms is noted as 25.014 kg.
- Two hundred fifty-five and seven hundredths millimeters is noted as 255.07 mm.
- Eighty-two and twenty-three hundredths micrograms is noted as 82.23 mcg.
Conversions & Equivalents
- There are 100 centimeters in a meter.
- A kiloliter equals 1,000 liters.
- A milliliter is 1/1,000 of a liter.
- 1 microgram is equal to 0.000001 grams.
- 78,450 mg converts to 78.45 g.
- 34 cm converts to 340 mm.
- 45,880 mL converts to 45.88 L.
- 8.09 L equals 8,090 mL.
Cooking and Measurement Conversions
- A daily dose of 40 mL equals about 8 teaspoons.
- One cup equals 8 fluid ounces.
- 1 teaspoon equals 5 mL.
- 1 fluid ounce equals 2 tablespoons.
- The conversion factor for milligrams to micrograms is 1,000 mcg/1 mg.
- The conversion factor for ounces to grams is 30 g/1 oz.
Weight and Mass Conversions
- 1 lb equals 454 g.
- 1 g equals 15 grains.
- 1 grain equals 60 mg (or 65 mg).
- For fluid ounces to liters: 3 L equals 100 fl oz.
- The conversion factor for pounds to kilograms is 2.2 lb/1 kg.
Dosage and Administration
- The notation for dosage often involves converting between different units like mg, g, and oz.
- One IV infusion delivering 0.0025 oz every hour corresponds to 75 mg/hr.
- To convert 45 mL of medication to tablespoons: it is equivalent to 3 tbsp.
- An infant's weight can change rapidly, and conversions are necessary for accurate dosing.
Dimensional Analysis
- Dimensional analysis is a method used for converting units such as 2 L to cups, yielding 8.33 cups as a calculation.
- Measurement units must be properly canceled during calculations to avoid errors.
Common Abbreviations
- Standard abbreviations include tsp for teaspoon, tbsp for tablespoon, g for grams, and mL for milliliters.
- Ounce in both the apothecary and household systems is represented by the same notation.
Important Formulas
- Using proportions for conversion, like converting 17 kg to pounds: equals 37.4 lb.
- Equation for converting 450 lb to kg can be set up as x/450 lb = 1 kg/2.2 lb.
Body Weight Changes
- Tracking weight conversions over time is essential for monitoring growth and health.
- A patient's daily intake and fluid consumption can be calculated to ensure proper hydration.
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