Question

When you need to convert from one system of measurement to another, you should convert to the

A. metric system.

B. system that will have the highest number.

C. system that will have the smallest number

D. system used on the medication label.

Answer 1

Answer: A


To convert from one unit to another within the metric system usually means moving a decimal point. If you can remember what the prefixes mean, you can convert within the metric system relatively easily by simply multiplying or dividing the number by the value of the prefix.