Quick Review: Math for Health Care Professionals

Michael Kennamer (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

367 Seiten

2016 | 2nd edition
Delmar Cengage Learning (Verlag)
978-1-305-50981-8 (ISBN)

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Written by a health care professional for health care professionals, QUICK REVIEW: MATH FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, 2e is perfect for anyone needing a refresher on math concepts used in health care. It thoroughly explains the "why" along with the fundamentals of health-related math. Each chapter includes a quick review of concepts as well as numerous exercises to help you put what you learn into practice. The text emphasizes drug dosages, intake and output, weights and measures, temperatures, IV drip rates, conversions, and other real-world math applications. Detailed illustrations of syringes, prescriptions, medication labels, IV bags, and I and O charts prepare you for what you will experience on the job. In addition, MindTap offers a wealth of online activities and resources to help you maximize your success.

Mike Kennamer, Ed.D., NRP, currently serves as Dean of Workforce Development at Northeast Alabama Community College. Dr. Kennamer has authored several books and video series, and has contributed to a number of projects, including both print and web-based projects. His experience in teaching in and administering a variety of allied health programs gives him a strong foundation from which to write. Kennamer also serves as President/CEO of Kennamer Media Group, a content development and content management company whose core values include integrity, quality and focus.

Preface.
To the Reader.
Unit 1: BASIC PRINCIPLES.
1. Measurement Systems.
2. Whole Number Review.
3. Decimals.
4. Fractions.
5. Ratios and Proportions.
6. Percentages.
7. Conversions.
8. Essentials of Pre-Algebra and Geometry.
Unit 2: APPLICATIONS.
9. Medication Dosage Calculations.
10. Weights, Measures and Time.
11. Measuring Intake and Output.
Unit 3: ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES.
Appendix A: Resources.
Appendix B: Abbreviations.
Appendix C: Equivalents.
Appendix D: Glossary.
Index.

Erscheinungsdatum	04.02.2016
Verlagsort	Clifton Park
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 226 mm
Gewicht	454 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie
	Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Angewandte Mathematik
	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitswesen
	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege
ISBN-10	1-305-50981-1 / 1305509811
ISBN-13	978-1-305-50981-8 / 9781305509818
Zustand	Neuware