U5.3 Conversions Between Systems
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Specialty
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11th Grade
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Hard
Joycelynn Young
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14 Slides • 25 Questions
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U5.3 Conversions b/w Systems
Take notes on the slides in regards to converting between the metric system and the imperial system.
Answer the problems as they appear. Do your absolute best not to Google the answer as this will not help you on the quiz next Wednesday.
I am in the building, so you may request to come down to the blood drive for assistance. DON'T abuse it, though.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a potential consequence of incorrect volume or weight conversions in healthcare?
Improved patient outcomes
Medical errors
Faster recovery times
Reduced medication costs
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Open Ended
Why is it important for healthcare professionals to understand both Imperial and Metric systems for volume and weight conversions?
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Multiple Choice
Which measurement system is primarily used in science and medicine, and which is still common in the U.S. for household measurements?
Metric system for science/medicine, Imperial system for U.S. household
Imperial system for science/medicine, Metric system for U.S. household
Both Metric and Imperial systems are used equally in all fields
Neither system is used in healthcare
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Match
Select all the correct metric conversions for the following imperial volumes: 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1 oz, 1 cup.
1 tsp
1 tbsp
1 oz
1 c
1 pt
5 mL
15 mL
30 mL
240 mL
480 mL
5 mL
15 mL
30 mL
240 mL
480 mL
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Fill in the Blanks
1 qt is equal to
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Multiple Choice
If a medication dosage is given as 2 tbsp, how many mL should be administered?
30 mL
15 mL
60 mL
45 mL
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Math Response
Solve for x:
10 mL = x tsp
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Math Response
Solve for x:
2 oz = x mL
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Math Response
Solve for x:
1/2 c = x mL
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Math Response
Solve for x:
240 mL = x oz
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Math Response
Solve for x:
90 mL = x tbsp
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Math Response
Solve for x:
9 tsp = x mL
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Math Response
Solve for x:
1 gal = x mL
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Multiple Choice
What was the main cause of the infant iron overdose incident described in the image?
The caregiver gave the wrong medication
The caregiver gave the correct dose in the wrong unit
The caregiver gave 1 tsp (5 mL) instead of 1 mL, resulting in a 5× overdose
The prescription was unclear
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Open Ended
How do the incidents described in the first two images highlight the importance of unit consistency in different fields?
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Fill in the Blanks
A physician ordered Morphine 1 mg IV bolus. The vial available was 10 mg/10 mL. The nurse misread the label and gave 10 mL instead of
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are potential consequences of medication or calculation errors due to unit confusion?
Hospitalization
Respiratory depression
Spacecraft destruction
Increased medication efficacy
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Math Response
Solve for y:
2 tsp = y mL
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Math Response
Solve for y:
45 mL = y tbsp
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Math Response
Solve for y:
2 1/2 c = y mL
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Math Response
Solve for y:
480 mL = y tbsp
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Math Response
Solve for y:
90 mL = y tsp
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Math Response
Solve for y:
1.5 tsp = y mL
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Math Response
Solve for y:
2.25 gal = y mL
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Open Ended
Reflecting on today's lesson, what is one key difference between the Imperial and Metric systems for volume and weight that you found important for healthcare practice?
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