Medical Mathematics and Measurement Systems

Flashcards covering key concepts in medical mathematics, focusing on metric and English measurement systems, temperature conversions, and data interpretation.

Metric System

A system of measurement based on meters, grams, and liters.

Basic Units of Measurement

Fundamental units used to measure length (meter), mass (gram), and volume (liter) in the metric system.

Metric Prefixes

Prefixes used to indicate the multiplication factor of a base unit, such as kilo (k) for thousands, centi (c) for hundredths, and milli (m) for thousandths.

Convert

To change a value from one unit of measurement to another.

English System

A system of measurement primarily used in the United States that includes units such as yards, pounds, and gallons.

Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion

The formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is C = 5/9 (F - 32).

Celsius to Fahrenheit Conversion

The formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit is F = 9/5 C + 32.

Household Measurements

Common units of measurement used in a household context, including weight (pounds/ounces), length (inches/feet/yards), and volume (cups/quarts/pints).

Military Time

A timekeeping system that uses a 24-hour clock to avoid ambiguity.

Charts, Diagrams, and Graphs

Visual representations of data used to analyze and interpret healthcare results.