Question 1

​Patients at home typically use household measurements.Match the household equivalents.
-​16 oz

Accepted Answer

A) 60 gtt 
B) ​3 t or tsp 
C) ​2 T or tbs 
D) ​1 pt 
E) ​1 lb 
A) 60 gtt 
B) ​3 t or tsp 
C) ​2 T or tbs 
D) ​1 pt 
E) ​1 lb

Question 2

When dividing fractions,you reverse the numerator and denominator of the second fraction and then:

Accepted Answer

A)  multiply the numerators and denominators straight across 
B)  multiply the numerators and add the denominators 
C)  add the numerators and multiply the denominators 
D)  divide the numerators and denominators straight across 
A)  multiply the numerators and denominators straight across 
B)  multiply the numerators and add the denominators 
C)  add the numerators and multiply the denominators 
D)  divide the numerators and denominators straight across

Question 3

Solve this equation: 574 × 15 = ___

Accepted Answer

A)  8610 
B)  590 
C)  2870 
D)  3444 
A)  8610 
B)  590 
C)  2870 
D)  3444

Question 4

You may need to use "borrowing" when _____ decimals.

Accepted Answer

A)  multiplying 
B)  dividing 
C)  subtracting 
D)  adding 
A)  multiplying 
B)  dividing 
C)  subtracting 
D)  adding

Question 5

​Match the term to its description or definition.
-​A system of measurements that uses the base function of ten

Accepted Answer

A) ​decimal 
B) ​dividend 
C) ​divisor 
D) ​fraction 
E) ​improper fraction
F)​metric system
G)​mixed fraction
H)​percentage
I)​product 
A) ​decimal 
B) ​dividend 
C) ​divisor 
D) ​fraction 
E) ​improper fraction
F)​metric system
G)​mixed fraction
H)​percentage
I)​product

Question 6

Match each term with its definition.
-This expresses a relationship between two components

Accepted Answer

A) micro- 
B) deci- 
C) kilo- 
D) numerator 
E) denominator
F)ratio
G)proportion
H)means
I)extremes 
A) micro- 
B) deci- 
C) kilo- 
D) numerator 
E) denominator
F)ratio
G)proportion
H)means
I)extremes

Question 7

​Match the term to its description or definition.
-​Rate or proportion of each hundred

Accepted Answer

A) ​decimal 
B) ​dividend 
C) ​divisor 
D) ​fraction 
E) ​improper fraction
F)​metric system
G)​mixed fraction
H)​percentage
I)​product 
A) ​decimal 
B) ​dividend 
C) ​divisor 
D) ​fraction 
E) ​improper fraction
F)​metric system
G)​mixed fraction
H)​percentage
I)​product

Question 8

Match each measurement with its abbreviation.
-lb

Accepted Answer

A) gram 
B) liter 
C) drop 
D) teaspoon 
E) tablespoon
F)pint
G)quart
H)ounce (weight)
I)ounce (fluid)
J)pound
K)grain 
A) gram 
B) liter 
C) drop 
D) teaspoon 
E) tablespoon
F)pint
G)quart
H)ounce (weight)
I)ounce (fluid)
J)pound
K)grain

Question 9

​Calculating dosages follows a three-step process:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​convert,construct,and calculate 
B)  ​decimal,divide,and fraction 
C)  ​percentage,product,and proportion 
D)  ​add,subtract,and multiply 
A)  ​convert,construct,and calculate 
B)  ​decimal,divide,and fraction 
C)  ​percentage,product,and proportion 
D)  ​add,subtract,and multiply

Question 10

The first system of medication measurement was the _____ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  metric 
B)  household 
C)  apothecary 
D)  English 
A)  metric 
B)  household 
C)  apothecary 
D)  English

Question 11

​Match the type of fraction to the description and example(s)provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Indicates that the numerator is larger than the denominator

Accepted Answer

A) ​fraction 
B) ​improper fraction 
C) ​mixed fraction 
A) ​fraction 
B) ​improper fraction 
C) ​mixed fraction

Question 12

​Which of the following metric units measures volume?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​gram (g) 
B)  ​meter (m) 
C)  ​​liter (L) 
D)  ​all of the above 
A)  ​gram (g) 
B)  ​meter (m) 
C)  ​​liter (L) 
D)  ​all of the above

Question 13

Match each measurement with its abbreviation.
-pt

Accepted Answer

A) gram 
B) liter 
C) drop 
D) teaspoon 
E) tablespoon
F)pint
G)quart
H)ounce (weight)
I)ounce (fluid)
J)pound
K)grain 
A) gram 
B) liter 
C) drop 
D) teaspoon 
E) tablespoon
F)pint
G)quart
H)ounce (weight)
I)ounce (fluid)
J)pound
K)grain

Question 14

​Match the type of fraction to the description and example(s)provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​12/8 or 141/13

Accepted Answer

A) ​fraction 
B) ​improper fraction 
C) ​mixed fraction 
A) ​fraction 
B) ​improper fraction 
C) ​mixed fraction

Question 15

​Match the type of fraction to the description and example(s)provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Like a decimal,indicates part of a whole number

Accepted Answer

A) ​fraction 
B) ​improper fraction 
C) ​mixed fraction 
A) ​fraction 
B) ​improper fraction 
C) ​mixed fraction

Question 16

​Match the metric system prefix with its unit value or decimal value.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​1/100 of a unit

Accepted Answer

A) ​milli- 
B) ​centi- 
C) ​deci- 
D) ​deka- 
E) ​hector-
F)​kilo- 
A) ​milli- 
B) ​centi- 
C) ​deci- 
D) ​deka- 
E) ​hector-
F)​kilo-

Question 17

Match each term with its definition.
-Top number of a fraction

Accepted Answer

A) micro- 
B) deci- 
C) kilo- 
D) numerator 
E) denominator
F)ratio
G)proportion
H)means
I)extremes 
A) micro- 
B) deci- 
C) kilo- 
D) numerator 
E) denominator
F)ratio
G)proportion
H)means
I)extremes

Question 18

Which of the following is an apothecary unit of measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  gram 
B)  dram 
C)  pound 
D)  liter 
A)  gram 
B)  dram 
C)  pound 
D)  liter

Question 19

Match each term with its definition.
-Two outer numbers in a proportion

Accepted Answer

A) micro- 
B) deci- 
C) kilo- 
D) numerator 
E) denominator
F)ratio
G)proportion
H)means
I)extremes 
A) micro- 
B) deci- 
C) kilo- 
D) numerator 
E) denominator
F)ratio
G)proportion
H)means
I)extremes

Question 20

Match each measurement with its abbreviation.
-oz

Accepted Answer

A) gram 
B) liter 
C) drop 
D) teaspoon 
E) tablespoon
F)pint
G)quart
H)ounce (weight)
I)ounce (fluid)
J)pound
K)grain 
A) gram 
B) liter 
C) drop 
D) teaspoon 
E) tablespoon
F)pint
G)quart
H)ounce (weight)
I)ounce (fluid)
J)pound
K)grain

Exam 52: Measurement Systems,basic Mathematics,and Dosage Calculations

​Patients at home typically use household measurements.Match the household equivalents. -​16 oz

When dividing fractions,you reverse the numerator and denominator of the second fraction and then:

Solve this equation: 574 × 15 = ___

You may need to use "borrowing" when _____ decimals.

​Match the term to its description or definition. -​A system of measurements that uses the base function of ten

Match each term with its definition. -This expresses a relationship between two components

​Match the term to its description or definition. -​Rate or proportion of each hundred

Match each measurement with its abbreviation. -lb

​Calculating dosages follows a three-step process:

The first system of medication measurement was the _____ system.

​Match the type of fraction to the description and example(s)provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Indicates that the numerator is larger than the denominator

​Which of the following metric units measures volume?

Match each measurement with its abbreviation. -pt

​Match the type of fraction to the description and example(s)provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​12/8 or 141/13

​Match the type of fraction to the description and example(s)provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Like a decimal,indicates part of a whole number

​Match the metric system prefix with its unit value or decimal value.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​1/100 of a unit

Match each term with its definition. -Top number of a fraction

Which of the following is an apothecary unit of measurement?

Match each term with its definition. -Two outer numbers in a proportion

Match each measurement with its abbreviation. -oz

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Patients at home typically use household measurements.Match the household equivalents. -16 oz

Match the term to its description or definition. -A system of measurements that uses the base function of ten

Match the term to its description or definition. -Rate or proportion of each hundred

Calculating dosages follows a three-step process:

Match the type of fraction to the description and example(s)provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Indicates that the numerator is larger than the denominator

Which of the following metric units measures volume?

Match the type of fraction to the description and example(s)provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -12/8 or 141/13

Match the type of fraction to the description and example(s)provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Like a decimal,indicates part of a whole number

Match the metric system prefix with its unit value or decimal value.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -1/100 of a unit