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Veterinary Nursing Key Mathematical Concepts: Getting Started

Apply key mathematical concepts to successfully complete routine calculations required by veterinary nurses

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Type of measurement Basic unit Symbol
Weight (mass) Gram g
Volume (liquids) Litre L (or l)
Length Metre m

Brown, R 2012, Week 3 BVN111 Mathematical concepts, modified Meg Dietze, Theory notes, NMIT, Melbourne, VIC.

Common variations Basic units One millionth One thousandth One thousand times
Prefix/symbol:   micro  milli (m) kilo (k)
Weight: gram (g) microgram (µg or mcg) milligram (mg) kilogram (kg)
Volume:  litre (L) microlitre (µL) millilitre (ml)  
Length/height: metre (m) micrometre (µm) millimetre (mm) kilometre (km)

Brown, R 2012, Week 3 BVN111 Mathematical concepts, modified Meg Dietze, Theory notes, NMIT, Melbourne, VIC.

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