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2 Measurement Systems and Conversions Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 Measurement Systems and Conversions, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: To convert from a larger metric unit to a smaller metric unit, multiply by the relevant conversion factor.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

Which common pharmacy equivalent should you use to convert teaspoons to milliliters?

  1. A

    1 tsp = 15 mL

  2. B

    1 tsp = 5 mL

  3. C

    1 tsp = 30 mL

  4. D

    1 tsp = 240 mL

03
True or false
1 point

True or false: The abbreviation oz by itself always identifies a volume measure.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

In dimensional analysis, orient a conversion factor so the unwanted unit and the desired unit remains.

05
Written response
1 point

What is the name of the method that keeps units visible while conversion factors are used to reach a desired unit?

06
Written response
1 point

Convert 0.42 g to mg. Enter the numeric value in mg.

07
Fill in the blank
1 point

One tablespoon is equivalent to teaspoons.

08
Choose one
1 point

A container holds 0.36 L. What is this volume in milliliters?

  1. A

    36 mL

  2. B

    3,600 mL

  3. C

    360 mL

  4. D

    0.36 mL

09
Choose all
1 point

Select all practices recommended for measuring liquid medicine.

  1. A

    Use a properly marked oral syringe or dosing cup.

  2. B

    Use a kitchen spoon if its size appears close to the prescribed amount.

  3. C

    Check that the measuring device's units match the prescribed dose.

  4. D

    Choose a device without markings so the dose can be estimated.

10
Written response
1 point

Using 15 mL per tablespoon, convert 1.5 tablespoons to mL. Enter the numeric value in mL.

11
Choose all
1 point

In which conversions will the numerical value increase? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    0.8 g to mg

  2. B

    2,500 mg to g

  3. C

    0.4 L to mL

  4. D

    3,000 mcg to mg

  5. E

    2 kg to g

12
Choose one
1 point

A dose of 350 mg is prescribed. The available liquid contains 200 mg per 4 mL. What volume supplies the prescribed dose?

  1. A

    3.5 mL

  2. B

    7 mL

  3. C

    14 mL

  4. D

    28 mL

13
Choose one
1 point

Using 1 kg ≈ 2.2 lb, approximately how many kilograms is 11 lb?

  1. A

    0.2 kg

  2. B

    2.42 kg

  3. C

    5 kg

  4. D

    24.2 kg

14
Open ended
1 point

A dose of 0.3 g is prescribed. The available liquid contains 150 mg per 5 mL. Use dimensional analysis to calculate the volume that supplies the prescribed dose, and show how the units cancel.

15
Written response
1 point

Convert 2.5 mg2.5\ \text{mg} to micrograms. Enter the numeric value in mcg.

16
Choose one
1 point

A liquid volume is 1.6 L1.6\ \text{L}. What is the same volume in milliliters?

  1. A

    160 mL160\ \text{mL}

  2. B

    1,600 mL1{,}600\ \text{mL}

  3. C

    16,000 mL16{,}000\ \text{mL}

  4. D

    0.0016 mL0.0016\ \text{mL}

17
True or false
1 point

True or false: In pharmacy conversions, 1 tsp=5 mL1\ \text{tsp}=5\ \text{mL} is an exact U.S. customary definition, rather than a rounded household equivalent.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

18
Choose one
1 point

Which setup correctly converts 0.8 g0.8\ \text{g} to milligrams using dimensional analysis?

  1. A

    0.8 g×1,000 mg1 g0.8\ \text{g}\times\frac{1{,}000\ \text{mg}}{1\ \text{g}}

  2. B

    0.8 g×1 g1,000 mg0.8\ \text{g}\times\frac{1\ \text{g}}{1{,}000\ \text{mg}}

  3. C

    0.8 g×1,000 g1 mg0.8\ \text{g}\times\frac{1{,}000\ \text{g}}{1\ \text{mg}}

  4. D

    0.8 g×1 mg1,000 g0.8\ \text{g}\times\frac{1\ \text{mg}}{1{,}000\ \text{g}}

19
Choose one
1 point

A medication direction refers to a quantity in ounces. Which statement correctly explains why the quantity should be clarified before converting it?

  1. A

    An ounce and a fluid ounce both measure mass.

  2. B

    An ounce and a fluid ounce both measure volume.

  3. C

    A fluid ounce measures volume, while an ounce is a mass measure.

  4. D

    The abbreviation oz always identifies volume.

20
Choose one
1 point

Using 1 kg≈2.2 lb1\ \text{kg}\approx2.2\ \text{lb}, approximately how many kilograms is a mass of 154 lb154\ \text{lb}?

  1. A

    338.8 kg338.8\ \text{kg}

  2. B

    70 kg70\ \text{kg}

  3. C

    154 kg154\ \text{kg}

  4. D

    0.014 kg0.014\ \text{kg}