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Question 1
Which abbreviation stands for Teaspoon?
Correct Answer:
tsp
Explanation:
Knowing how measurement abbreviations are used helps prevent dosing mistakes. The shorthand for a teaspoon is tsp, a clear and widely accepted symbol that uniquely identifies that small volume. This stands out because the other common abbreviations point to different things: T or tbsp is typically associated with tablespoon (the larger measure), while mL refers to milliliters and cc to cubic centimeters, neither of which is a teaspoon. Remembering that 1 teaspoon is about 5 mL and that 1 tablespoon is about 15 mL helps keep conversions straight and reduces errors. So, tsp is the appropriate abbreviation for a teaspoon.
Question 2
How many milliliters are in 1 teaspoon?
Correct Answer:
5 mL
Explanation:
A teaspoon is defined as 5 milliliters in metric dosing. So, 1 teaspoon equals 5 mL, and this is the standard conversion used in medicines and recipes. Since 1 tablespoon equals 15 mL, that means it’s three teaspoons. Therefore, the correct amount for 1 teaspoon is 5 mL. The other options would correspond to smaller or larger measures: 2 mL is too small, 10 mL is two teaspoons, and 15 mL is a tablespoon.
Question 3
If a patient’s maximum recommended dose is 45 mL, how many tablespoons does that correspond to?
Correct Answer:
3 tbsp
Explanation:
Knowing that 1 tablespoon equals 15 milliliters makes this straightforward. To find how many tablespoons match 45 mL, divide 45 by 15. 45 ÷ 15 = 3, so 45 mL corresponds to 3 tablespoons. The other options would correspond to larger volumes: 5 tablespoons is 75 mL, 6 tablespoons is 90 mL, and 9 tablespoons is 135 mL, all exceeding the 45 mL maximum.
Question 4
Which unit is used to measure length in the metric system?
Correct Answer:
Meter
Explanation:
Length in the metric system is measured in meters. The meter is the standard unit for distance along a line, while gram measures mass and liter measures volume. Pound is an imperial unit used for weight. Someters are the unit used to measure length.
Question 5
Which abbreviation represents the gram?
Correct Answer:
g, gm
Explanation:
Mass is measured in grams in the metric system, and the standard abbreviation for a gram is g. In some contexts you’ll also see gm used as an informal or older spelling, so both g and gm denote the gram. The other units shown represent different quantities: kilogram (kg) is 1000 grams, liter (L) is a unit of volume, and milligram (mg) is 1/1000 of a gram. So the abbreviation that represents the gram—and commonly used forms of it—are g and gm.
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