Unit 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Qualitative
A
positive or negative
2
Q
semi-quantitative
A
<5, 5-10, >20
3
Q
Quantitative
A
specific number value
12 mg/dl
36%
4.0X10 9 cells/L
4
Q
metric system
A
precision
- Built on a unit scale of 10’
- uses decimal place = smaller quantities
- easy to convert b/w units
5
Q
Dilution factor
A
reciprocal of the dilution
6
Q
standard system
A
orginally based on anatomical features
no decimals
difficult to covert
US uses
7
Q
International System of Units (SI)
A
a form of the metric system adopted for use by the worldwide scientific community
8
Q
Base Units of the metric system
A
- Distance = meter (m)
- Mass or weight = gram (g)
- Volume = liter (L)
9
Q
Kilo (k)
A
1000 x base unit
10
Q
centi (c)
A
.01 x base unit
11
Q
mili (m)
A
.001 x base unit
12
Q
micro (Iu)
A
.000001 x base unit
13
Q
nano (n)
A
10 -9 x base unit
14
Q
pico (p)
A
10 -12 x base unit
15
Q
Are commas used in SI system
A
no
