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Chapter 04: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures
Workman & LaCharity: Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication
Safety, 2nd Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What type of information is measured in liters?
a. Distance
b. Weight
c. Liquid
d. Temperature
ANS: C
Distance is measured in meters. Weight is measured in grams. Temperature is measured in
degrees. Liquids are measured in liters. Smaller parameters are measured in smaller variations
of the meters, grams, and liters.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 68
2. What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit measurement?
a. 0 degrees
b. 30 degrees
c. 100 degrees
d. 212 degrees
ANS: D
The Fahrenheit system of temperature measurement defines the freezing point of water as 32
degrees and the boiling point of water as 212 degrees.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 65
3. How many pounds are in 1 kg?
a. 0.5
b. 1.1
c. 2.2
d. 5
ANS: C
One kilogram is equivalent to 2.2 lb.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: pp. 69-70
4. What is the freezing point of water in Celsius measurement?
a. −20 degrees
b. 0 degrees
c. 32 degrees
d. 50 degrees
ANS: B
The Celsius (centigrade) system of temperature measurement is based on 100 and defines the
freezing point of water as 0 degrees and the boiling point of water as 100 degrees.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 65
5. How many grams are in 1 kg?
a. 1
b. 10
c. 100
d. 1000
ANS: D
A kilogram weighs 1000 times as much as a gram. Therefore there are 1000 g in a kilogram
(kg).
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 68
6. How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?
a. 1
b. 3
c. 5
d. 10
ANS: B
A teaspoon contains 5 mL. A tablespoon contains 15 mL. 15/5 is 3.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 67
7. How many ounces are in 1 pint?
a. 8
b. 16
c. 32
d. 64
ANS: B
The household system of liquid measure is based on ounces. There are 16 ounces in 1 pint.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 67
8. Which is the longest distance?
a. 1 cm
b. 1 inch
c. 1 m
d. 1 yard
ANS: C
An inch contains 2.54 cm. A yard contains 36 inches or 91.44 cm. A meter contains 100 cm.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: pp. 67-68
9. How many milliliters are in 3 ounces?
a. 15
b. 30
c. 60
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Chapter 04: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures
Workman & LaCharity: Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication
Safety, 2nd Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What type of information is measured in liters?
a. Distance
b. Weight
c. Liquid
d. Temperature
ANS: C
Distance is measured in meters. Weight is measured in grams. Temperature is measured in
degrees. Liquids are measured in liters. Smaller parameters are measured in smaller variations
of the meters, grams, and liters.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 68
2. What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit measurement?
a. 0 degrees
b. 30 degrees
c. 100 degrees
d. 212 degrees
ANS: D
The Fahrenheit system of temperature measurement defines the freezing point of water as 32
degrees and the boiling point of water as 212 degrees.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 65
3. How many pounds are in 1 kg?
a. 0.5
b. 1.1
c. 2.2
d. 5
ANS: C
One kilogram is equivalent to 2.2 lb.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: pp. 69-70
4. What is the freezing point of water in Celsius measurement?
a. −20 degrees
b. 0 degrees
c. 32 degrees
d. 50 degrees
ANS: B
The Celsius (centigrade) system of temperature measurement is based on 100 and defines the
freezing point of water as 0 degrees and the boiling point of water as 100 degrees.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 65
5. How many grams are in 1 kg?
a. 1
b. 10
c. 100
d. 1000
ANS: D
A kilogram weighs 1000 times as much as a gram. Therefore there are 1000 g in a kilogram
(kg).
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 68
6. How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?
a. 1
b. 3
c. 5
d. 10
ANS: B
A teaspoon contains 5 mL. A tablespoon contains 15 mL. 15/5 is 3.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 67
7. How many ounces are in 1 pint?
a. 8
b. 16
c. 32
d. 64
ANS: B
The household system of liquid measure is based on ounces. There are 16 ounces in 1 pint.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 67
8. Which is the longest distance?
a. 1 cm
b. 1 inch
c. 1 m
d. 1 yard
ANS: C
An inch contains 2.54 cm. A yard contains 36 inches or 91.44 cm. A meter contains 100 cm.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: pp. 67-68
9. How many milliliters are in 3 ounces?
a. 15
b. 30
c. 60
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