Math for clinical practice

Covering the ratio and proportion and formula methods, this comprehensive textbook presents a straightforward, real-world approach to the mathematical calculations used in the clinical setting. It features a unique, step-by-step process that teaches you to identify the information needed to perform a calculation, determine if information is missing, set up and perform the calculation, and check the answer to ensure accurracy. This systematic approach is designed to reduce human calculation errors and ensure patient safety. Common medications and methods of administration are used throughout the textbook, with more than 1,200 practice problems to help you master the math needed for clinical practice. INDICE: Section I: Renewing Math SkillsDecimals: Relative Value, Addition,and Subtraction Decimals: Multiplication and Division Fractions: Reduction and EquationsSection II: Systems of MeasurementUnits of MeasureConversionSectionIII: Calculations for the Clinical Setting PercentagesRatio-ProportionBody WeightSection IV: Reading Medication Labels and Using SyringesUsing SyringesOralMedicationsParenteral MedicationsReconstituting MedicationsSection V: Methodsof Administering and Recording MedicationsUnit Dose, Card System, and Computerized Medication SystemMedication Records Section VI: Intravenous Fluid CalculationsIntroduction to Intravenous Therapy Section VII: Unique Calculations Calculating Intravenous Heparin DosagesInsulinCalculating Sliding Scale Insulin DosageIntake and OutputSection VIII: Calculations in Special Care UnitsOncologyPediatricsIntensive Care UnitAnswer Key

• ISBN: 978-0-323-06499-6
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 512
• Fecha Publicación: 12/04/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés