Conversions: Time and Temperature Chapter 5 MAT 119
Objectives Convert between traditional and international time Convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature.
Introduction Time is an essential part of the drug order. The 24-hour clock is more popular; also known as international time or military time. What are some issues related to using the traditional time method?
24-hour Clock
What Time Is It? 3:15 p.m. 4:45 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 10:10 p.m. 12:35 a.m. 0017 1010 1830 2310 0635
What Is Wrong? Give two Tylenol at 9:00 Blood pressure to be taken at 2510 Insulin given at 23:10 p.m. Outpatient surgery scheduled for 600
Celsius and Fahrenheit Scales Convert between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperatures using the following formulas: F to C formula: F – 32 ÷ 1.8 = C C to F formula: C x 1.8 + 32 = F
Celsius and Fahrenheit Scales Convert 95˚ F to Celsius ROUND answer to nearest tenth! There is NO HUNDREDTH on a thermometer
Celsius and Fahrenheit Scales Convert 35˚ C to Fahrenheit F = 35 x 1.8 + 32 F = 63 + 32 F = 95° ROUND answer to nearest tenth! There is NO HUNDREDTH on a thermometer