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chapter 9- 3 quiz

front 1 Percentages can also be expressed as a decimal by	back 1 by moving the decimal point two places to the left of the written number to indicate hundredths.
front 2 Two scales commonly used to measure temperature	back 2 Fahrenheit scale and Celsius scale
front 3 the freezing point of water	back 3 32 F/ 0 C
front 4 the boiling point of water	back 4 212 f/ 100 C

front 5 normal body temperature,	back 5 98.6 F
front 6 The metric system, also referred to	back 6 as the International System of Units, is based on powers or multiples of 10,
front 7 The metric system is	back 7 the primary system of measurement used in the health care field
front 8 The measurements in the metric system are based on the following units of measure:	back 8 Length: meter (m) Weight: gram (g) Volume: liter (l) Length Meter = m Centimeter = cm Millimeter = mm Weight Kilogram = Kg or kg Gram = g Milligram = mg Microgram = mcg Volume Kiloliter = kl Liter = l Cubic centimeter = cc Milliliter = mL or ml

front 9 the apothecary system	back 9 Pharmacists sometimes use
front 10 The following abbreviations are for the household measurement system.	back 10 ength Yard = yd Foot = ft Inch = in. Volume Teaspoon = t or tsp; 3 tsp = 1 Tbsp Tablespoon = T, tbsp., or Tbsp Ounce = oz; 8 oz = 1 cup Pint = pt; 2 cups = 1 pt Quart = qt; 2 pints = 1 qt Gallon = gal; 4 quarts = 1 gal Weight Pound = lb
front 11 The apothecary system is based	back 11 the weight of a grain of wheat. In this system, 12 ounces (rather than the more commonly known 16 ounces) equals one pound
front 12 The following are the abbreviations for the apothecary system.	back 12 Volume Minim = m Dram = dr Drop = gtt Ounce = oz Pint = pt Weight Grain = gr Pound = lb

front 13 There are six basic “rights” for correct medication handling,	back 13 The “right” patient the “right” drug the “right” dose the “right” route of administration the “right” time and frequency the “right” documentation, including labeling.
front 14 The surgical technologist and circulator are responsible	back 14 or preparing and recording the name, amount, and delivery method used for every medication managed within the sterile field and administered to the patient
front 15 Medications used in the OR are available from the manufacturer in many types of packaging, including	back 15 lass, plastic, and metal containers.
front 16 Glass container that requires the top to be broken off to access the contents—usually contains liquid medication.	back 16 Ampule

front 17 Plastic or glass container that has a rubber stopper at the top that is held in place with a metal retaining ring—may contain liquid, powder, or compressed powder	back 17 Vial:
front 18 Preloaded syringe:	back 18 Usually contains liquid medication.
front 19 No matter the type of packaging used, the manufacturer must label all drugs, and the label must contain the following information:	back 19 Drug name (trade and generic) Manufacturer Strength Amount Expiration date Route of administration Lot number Handling/storage precautions and warnings Instructions for reconstitution (if applicable) Controlled substances classification (if applicable)
front 20 Note that the medication name, strength, amount, and expiration date should be verified a	back 20 minimum of three times prior to administration.