Measurement Systems and Their Equivalents

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HS 140 Unit 3 Assignment Name: Jenny West Part 1: Measurement Systems and Their Equivalents Each question is worth 2 points for a total of 30 points. Determine the correct metric length: 1. 15 cm = ______150___mm 2. 1800 cm = ___18______m 3. 0.4 m = ____4_____ cm Determine the correct metric volume: 4. 1300 mL = ____1.3_____ L 5. 8.01 L = ___8010______ mL Determine the correct metric weight : 6. 0.6 mg = ___600______ mcg 7. 40 mg = ___0.04______ g 8. 0.05 g = ___50______ mg 9. 320 g = ___0.32______ kg 10. 100 mg = ___0.1______ g 11. 7 g = __7000_______ mg 12. 1200 mg = ___1.2______ g Determine the correct household measurement: 13. 3 tbs = ____9______ tsp 14. 2 pt = ___32______ oz 15. 7 tsp = __2.33333_______ tbsp Part 2: Practical applications Each question is worth 3 points for a total of 15 points. 1. A medication comes in 0.5 g or 500 mg strengths. Explain which medication is weaker (smaller strength). Both of the medications are the same strength. 2. An incision measured 55 mm. How many centimeters is this? 3.3 centimeters. 3. A patient drank 2250 mL of water. How many liters is this? 1.25 liters 4. A syringe contains 0.5 mL of sterile water. How many cubic centimeters does the syringe contain? 0.5 cc 5. The directions on a cough syrup are “take two tablespoons.” How many teaspoons are equivalent to two tablespoons? 6 teaspoon Part 3: Practical applications What is the difference between a prescription and a medication order? (5 points) A prescription is a written order for dispensing or administering medications usually by a physician, dentist, or other licensed health care providered as allowd by law. A medication order is a written or verbal (oral) order for administration of a medication in a health care setting. Write a prescription

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