Reading Syringes Worksheet

Reading Syringes

Read each question carefully and provide your answer in the space provided. Pay close attention to the markings on the syringes to accurately determine the measurements.

Introduction to Syringes

Syringes are tools used to measure and transfer liquids accurately. They have markings, often in milliliters (mL), to show the volume of liquid. Understanding how to read these markings is important in many scientific and medical fields.

1. Syringes are used to   and transfer liquids.

2. The common unit of measurement on a syringe is   (mL).

3. Accurate reading of syringes is important in   and medical fields.

Directions: For each syringe below, write down the volume of liquid indicated by the plunger.

4. If a syringe has major markings at 0 mL, 1 mL, 2 mL, and 3 mL, and there are 10 small lines between each major marking, what does each small line represent?

5. A syringe has major markings at 0 mL, 0.5 mL, and 1.0 mL. There are 5 small lines between 0 mL and 0.5 mL. What is the value of each small line?

6. Which of the following is NOT a common use for a syringe?

7. All syringes have the exact same markings and scale.

8. Draw a syringe and mark a line to show 1.5 mL, assuming a 3 mL syringe with 0.5 mL major markings and 5 small lines between each.