less than greater than question

sbic56, BSN, RN · Apr 16, 2003

I used to have problems with that all the time!!

> is greater

MishlB · Apr 16, 2003

Just remember the less than sign looks like an "L"....

Hope this helps!!!

memphispanda, RN · Apr 16, 2003

Ok...I learned a really dumb method of remembering this. LOL

Picture the 3 means that the number is greater than 3, and

maeyken · Apr 16, 2003

Never say it's dumb!! That's how I remember it too... I remember actually drawing teeth on them when I was little... My teacher always wondered why I was so slow at math......

sbic56, BSN, RN · Apr 16, 2003

Hehe...well as long as we're sharing memory tricks...here's mine on the greater/lesser than symbols:

When I was growing up, there was no GREATER desire for little girls, than to have breasts or " > "

Worked for me!!

nurse-in-boots · Apr 16, 2003

i learned that if the point was facing left "" he he he...

allnurses Guide · Apr 17, 2003

I learned that less than looks like an "L" . . .

That seemed the easiest for me.

meownsmile, BSN, RN · Apr 17, 2003

I found if i remember that the side that has the most distance between the lines, (greater distance) will be the biggest number.

Hence,, a temp >101 (greater thAN 101)

Patient has maintained a temp

good luck,,

RNIAM, BSN, RN · Apr 17, 2003

Thanks so much everyone. I will remember it !

TeresaRN2b · Apr 17, 2003

Originally posted by memphispanda
Ok...I learned a really dumb method of remembering this. LOL
Picture the 3 means that the number is greater than 3, and

That's how I learned it too. We had the big alligator mouth eating the bigger number. It's one of those things that I always remember now.

rnmi2004 · Apr 17, 2003

I do what Mishi does---you can make the