VIRGINIA VA ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEM (AES)
CONTRACTING EXAM QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS.JUST RELEASED!!
• Measuring - ANSWER-- Always measure correctly using
only graduated syringes, dosing cups or spoons
- 1 teaspoonful = 5ml = Sec
- 1 tablespoonful = 3 teaspoonfuls = l 5ml = 15cc
- 1 ounce = 30ml = 30cc
- When measuring liquids, hold the cup at eye level
- Remember that some liquids have special measuring
tools that you have to use with them
• Metric System - ANSWER-1 ounce (oz) = 30 ml
,1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) = 15ml
1 teaspoon (tsp) = 5 ml
1 milliliter (ml) = 1 cubic centimeter (cc)
• Do not Crush - ANSWER-You MUST have a doctor's
order to crush medications
-Keep the crusher clean and free from debris of previous
medications
,ALWAYS - ANSWER-1. ALWAYS measure using the
metric system.
2. ALWAYS use an oral measuring syringe for small
amounts of liquid medication.
3. ALWAYS hold cups at eye level when measuring.
1. If the label says to measure in ml, ALWAYS use a
measuring device that is marked in ml.
2. If the label says to measure in mgs, ALWAYS use a
measuring device that is marked in mgs for that
medication.
3. ALWAYS consult your pharmacist when you have a
question about measuring.
, NEVER - ANSWER-1. NEVER use household spoons.
2. NEVER use cups that are not marked with the amount
they hold.
3. NEVER switch the special droppers that come with
some liquid medications.
4. NEVER measure ml with a measuring device that is
marked in mgs.
5. NEVER measure mgs with measuring devices that are
marked in ml.
6. NEVER leave air bubbles mixed with the liquid in an
oral measuring syringe.
Infection Control - ANSWER-• Proper hand washing is the
most important method to help prevent the spread of
CONTRACTING EXAM QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS.JUST RELEASED!!
• Measuring - ANSWER-- Always measure correctly using
only graduated syringes, dosing cups or spoons
- 1 teaspoonful = 5ml = Sec
- 1 tablespoonful = 3 teaspoonfuls = l 5ml = 15cc
- 1 ounce = 30ml = 30cc
- When measuring liquids, hold the cup at eye level
- Remember that some liquids have special measuring
tools that you have to use with them
• Metric System - ANSWER-1 ounce (oz) = 30 ml
,1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) = 15ml
1 teaspoon (tsp) = 5 ml
1 milliliter (ml) = 1 cubic centimeter (cc)
• Do not Crush - ANSWER-You MUST have a doctor's
order to crush medications
-Keep the crusher clean and free from debris of previous
medications
,ALWAYS - ANSWER-1. ALWAYS measure using the
metric system.
2. ALWAYS use an oral measuring syringe for small
amounts of liquid medication.
3. ALWAYS hold cups at eye level when measuring.
1. If the label says to measure in ml, ALWAYS use a
measuring device that is marked in ml.
2. If the label says to measure in mgs, ALWAYS use a
measuring device that is marked in mgs for that
medication.
3. ALWAYS consult your pharmacist when you have a
question about measuring.
, NEVER - ANSWER-1. NEVER use household spoons.
2. NEVER use cups that are not marked with the amount
they hold.
3. NEVER switch the special droppers that come with
some liquid medications.
4. NEVER measure ml with a measuring device that is
marked in mgs.
5. NEVER measure mgs with measuring devices that are
marked in ml.
6. NEVER leave air bubbles mixed with the liquid in an
oral measuring syringe.
Infection Control - ANSWER-• Proper hand washing is the
most important method to help prevent the spread of
