Perform conversions between common systems of measurement.
Demonstration should include
- listing volume and weight equivalents
- converting between metric units (e.g., milliliters and liters)
- converting between pounds and kilograms
- converting between metric units and avoirdupois units
- converting fluid ounces to various units in the avoirdupois system (e.g., cups, gallons, quarts, pints, tablespoons, teaspoons).
Process/Skill Questions:
- How many milliliters have been administered if the level of fluid in a liter IV bag reads at the 300 mark?
- How many kg does the animal weigh if it weighs 100 lbs?
- What are the steps for converting 1,000 ml to quarts?
- What are the steps for converting two cups to milliliters?
- How many milliliters of water does the dog consume if a dog consumes three bowls of water (approximately one-quart capacity bowl) in a day?
- How many ounces does six tablespoons equal? How many cups?