Lesson HST:E2-2
Using English, Metric, and Apothecary Measurements
 
CD HST.  Health Science Technology
Unit E.  Effective Communication
Problem Area 2.  Use Mathematical Skills
Lesson 2.  Using English, Metric, and Apothecary Measurements
 
 

1. In the English system of measurement ____________.

a. 2 pints = 1 quart (qt.)

b. 3 tablespoons (tbsp.)= 1 teaspoon (tsp.)

c. 4 cups = 1 gallon (gal.)

d. 1000 cc = 1 liter

Answer: a

2. In the metric system of measurement ____________.

a. 1 cubic centimeter (cc) = 10 cubic millimeters

b. 1 pint (pt.) = 16 ounces (oz.)

c. 10 cc = 10 milliliters (ml)

d. 100 cc = 1 liter

Answer: c

3. 1 inch equals _________.

a. 0.3937 centimeters (cm)

b. 2.54 centimeters (cm)

c. 30.48 centimeters (cm)

d. 36 centimeters (cm)

Answer: b

4. Which system of measure uses grains (gr) for weight and minims (m) for volume?

a. apothecary system

b. English system

c. metric system

d. Roman system

Answer: a