Metric System Conversion Quiz

What is the primary focus of the video presented by Cathy?

• Discussing patient care techniques

• Exploring different nursing specialties

• Learning about nursing school admissions

• Understanding metric system prefixes

Which of the following is NOT a common metric system prefix mentioned in the video?

• Milli

• Mega

• Kilo

• Micro

What does the prefix 'kilo' represent in the metric system?

• One-hundredth

• One-millionth

• One-thousandth

• One-thousand

In the first example problem, what is the initial unit of measurement that needs to be converted?

• Micrograms

• Milligrams

• Meters

• Centimeters

Which method involves setting up a ratio to solve conversion problems?

• None of the above

• Move the decimal point

• Ratio and proportion

• Dimensional analysis

How many centimeters are equivalent to 1.6 meters?

• 160

• 16

• 1.6

• 1600

In the second example problem, what is the initial unit of measurement?

• Milligrams

• Micrograms

• Centimeters

• Meters

What is the correct conversion factor from micrograms to milligrams?

• 1000 micrograms = 1 milligram

• 1 microgram = 1000 milligrams

• 100 micrograms = 1 milligram

• 1 microgram = 100 milligrams

What is the result of converting 450 micrograms to milligrams?

• 45

• 0.45

• 4.5

• 0.045

Which method involves moving the decimal point to convert units?

• Dimensional analysis

• Ratio and proportion

• Move the decimal point

• None of the above