Synopses & Reviews
This newly revised book provides a strong foundation in the essential math processes that are employed by health occupations workers in all areas of health care. Exercises are presented in a word problem format with concrete examples of how the math process is used in different health care careers. Problems start with simple examples and progress to complex paradigms that induce readers to tackle difficult situations. In addition to basic applications with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, information is also featured on common graphs, charts, and gauges that are likely to be encountered in the health care field. This edition includes a large portion of coverage that is devoted to problems involving medications, intravenous solutions, and other emulsions.
Synopsis
This is an excellent source for practical problems in math for all health careers. The word problems provide actual applications for problems encountered while practicing any of a wide variety of health care careers. All aspects such as whole numbers, fractions, decimals, metrics, pharmacology, solutions and business concepts of health care are covered.
Synopsis
This is an excellent source for practical problems in math for all health careers. It also offers an opportunity for review of required math for licensure and certification examinations in health care careers.
About the Author
Louise Simmers received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Maryland and a Masters degree in Education from Kent State University. She has worked as a public health nurse, a medical-surgical nurse, coronary care nurse and an instructor of Practical Nursing and Diversified Health Occupations. Louise has received the Vocational Educator of the Year award and the Diversified Health Occupations Instructor of the Year Award for the state of Ohio.
Table of Contents
Whole Numbers: Addition; Subtraction; Mulitplication; Division; Combined Operations. Common Fractions: Addition; Subtraction; Mulitplication; Division; Combined Operations. Decimal Fractions: Addition; Subtraction; Mulitplication; Division; Combined Operations. Percent, Interest, and Averages: Percent and Percentage; Interest and Discounts; Averages and Estimates. Metric and Other Measurements: Linear Measurement; Mass or Weight Measurement; Volume or Liquid Measurement; Celsius and Fahrenheit; Roman Numerals; Apothecaries System. Ratio and Proportion: Ratio; Proportion. Measurement Instruments: Rulers; Scales; Thermometers; Sphygmomanometer Gauges; Urinometer; Microhematocrit Centrifuge. Graphs and Charts: Temperature, Pulse and Respiration Graphics; Intake and Output Charts; Height/Weight Measurement Graphs. Accounting and Business: Numerical Filing; Appointment Schedules; Calculating Cash Transactions; Maintaining Accounts; Checks, Deposit Slips, and Receipts. Math for Medications: Calculating Oral Dosage; Calculating Parenteral Dosage; Calculating Dosage by Weight; Calculating Pediatric Dosage; Calculating Intravenous Flow Rates; Preparing and Diluting Solutions.