Chapter 04: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures

Chapter 04: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. What type of information is measured in liters?

a.	Distance
b.	Weight
c.	Liquid
d.	Temperature

 

 

ANS:  C

Distance is measured in meters. Weight is measured in grams. Temperature is measured in degrees. Liquids are measured in liters. Smaller parameters are measured in smaller variations of the meters, grams, and liters.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering        REF:   p. 68

 

2. What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit measurement?

a.	0 degrees
b.	30 degrees
c.	100 degrees
d.	212 degrees

 

 

ANS:  D

The Fahrenheit system of temperature measurement defines the freezing point of water as 32 degrees and the boiling point of water as 212 degrees.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering        REF:   p. 65

 

3. How many pounds are in 1 kg?

a.	0.5
b.	1.1
c.	2.2
d.	5

 

 

ANS:  C

One kilogram is equivalent to 2.2 lb.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering        REF:   pp. 69-70

 

4. What is the freezing point of water in Celsius measurement?

a.	-20 degrees
b.	0 degrees
c.	32 degrees
d.	50 degrees

 

 

ANS:  B

The Celsius (centigrade) system of temperature measurement is based on 100 and defines the freezing point of water as 0 degrees and the boiling point of water as 100 degrees.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering        REF:   p. 65

 

5. How many grams are in 1 kg?

a.	1
b.	10
c.	100
d.	1000

 

 

ANS:  D

A kilogram weighs 1000 times as much as a gram. Therefore there are 1000 g in a kilogram (kg).

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering        REF:   p. 68