Exam 6: Metric System

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 350,000 mcg = ________ mg

The metric prefix for 0.001 is

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 5.2 kg = _____ g

Three and one half kilograms:

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 15 mg = _____ mcg

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 7.45 mL = _____ L

Trailing zeros should be placed on quantities to avoid misinterpretation of a value.

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 25.6 mg = _____ g

Complete the following sentence with the correct word(s). - The units of the metric system are as follows: ____________________ (length), ____________________ (volume), and ____________________ (weight).

Name the metric units commonly used in medication administration, from smallest to largest. (Use correct abbreviations.) Volume: a. ____________________; b. ____________________ Weight: a. ____________________; b. ____________________; c. ____________________; d. ____________________

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 3,550 mL = _____ L

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 1 L = _____ mL

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 20 mg = ________ g

Directions: Apply the guidelines relating to the use of leading and trailing zeros and express the following metric notations correctly. 8.0 L

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 1.57 kg = _____ g

One hundred forty-five micrograms:

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 450 mL = _____ L

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 26 mcg = _____ mg

The liter is (Select all that apply.)

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 0.075 mg = _____ mcg