Chapter 15 - Quiz

Question 1

The prefix “hemi” means:

a. powerful
b. large
c. fast
d. half

Answer 1

d. half

Question 2

What part of a word provides the essential core of its meaning?

a. The prefix
b. The suffix
c. The root
d. The participle

Answer 2

c. The root

Question 3

The metric system is based on powers of:

a. 10
b. 100
c. 10,000
d. 1000

Answer 3

a. 10

Question 4

What does the word “hypertension” mean?

a. High blood pressure
b. Low blood pressure
c. High stress
d. Low stress

Answer 4

a. High blood pressure

Question 5

The root words “pulmo” and “pneumo” refer to which part of the body?

a. Larynx
b. Lungs
c. Stomach
d. Liver

Answer 5

b. Lungs

Question 6

What does the abbreviation “mg” stand for?

a. Microgram
b. Multigram
c. Milligram
d. Macrogram

Answer 6

c. Milligram

Question 7

What does the abbreviation “kg” stand for?

a. Keppler grain
b. Kelvin grain
c. Kilogram
d. Kardiogram

Answer 7

c. Kilogram

Question 8

What is the standard unit of weight in the metric system?

a. Gram
b. Meter
c. Kilogram
d. Celsius

Answer 8

a. Gram

Question 9

What is the standard unit of length in the metric system ?

a. Gram
b. Meter
c. Liter
d. Celsius

Answer 9

b. Meter

Question 10

In the metric system, the prefix kilo (k) means:

a. one hundredth.
b. one hundred.
c. one thousandth.
d. one thousand

Answer 10

d. one thousand

Question 11

1 kilogram equals how many grams?

a. 10
b. 100
c. 1000
d. 10,000

Answer 11

c. 1000

Question 12

1 ml equals how many L?

a. 1/1000
b. 1/10
c. 10
d. 1000

Answer 12

a. 1/1000

Question 13

About how many centimeters are in an inch?

a. 0.25
b. 2.5
c. 25
d. 5

Answer 13

b. 2.5

Question 14

A kilogram is approximately equal to how many pounds?

a. 1.1
b. 3.3
c. 2.2
d. 4.4

Answer 14

c. 2.2

Question 15

Normal body temperature for a dog, 102.5° F, is what temperature Celsius?

a. 41.3°
b. 37.4°
c. 39.2°
d. 36.0°

Answer 15

c. 39.2°

Question 16

What element does the symbol K stand for?

a. Krypton
b. Potassium
c. Chlorine
d. Sodium

Answer 16

b. Potassium

Question 17

42° Celsius is equal to ____________° Fahrenheit.

a. 107.6°
b. 102.3°
c. 110.1°
d. 98.6°

Answer 17

a. 107.6°

Question 18

72° Fahrenheit is equal to __________ °Celsius.

a. 22.2
b. 18.2
c. 26.7
d. 23.9

Answer 18

a. 22.2°

Question 19

An 8 kilogram dog weighs _________ pounds.

a. 21.5
b. 11.2
c. 17.6
d. 25.6

Answer 19

c. 17.6

Question 20

You need to make a 1:3 dilution of chemical X. Your final volume is 600 ml. What is the volume
of chemical X you will use?
a. 100 ml
b. 200 ml
c. 300 ml
d. 400 ml

Answer 20

b. 200 ml

Question 21

NaCl is the chemical formula for

a. soap.
b. water.
c. baking soda.
d. table salt.

Answer 21

d. table salt.

Question 22

The act of shivering or sweating in order to maintain body temperature is an example of:

a. hyperstasis.
b. heterostasis.
c. homeostasis.
d. hypophagia.

Answer 22

c. homeostasis.

Question 23

Which of the following would be the most acidic?

a. A solution with a pH of 1
b. A solution with a pH of 6
c. A solution with a pH of 9
d. A solution with a pH of 13

Answer 23

a. A solution with a pH of 1

Question 24

Which of the following would be the most alkaline?

a. A solution with a pH of 1
b. A solution with a pH of 5
c. A solution with a pH of 9
d. A solution with a pH of 13

Answer 24

d. A solution with a pH of 13

Question 25

What term refers to a liquid used to dilute another substance? a. Rehydrant b. Diluent c. Insolvent d. Solvent

Answer 25

b. Diluent

Question 26

To make a total volume of 1 L at 1:4 dilution of a cleaning product, how much diluent should be added to the cleaning product? a. 250 ml b. 500 ml c. 1 L d. 750 ml

Answer 26

d. 750 ml