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.
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.
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Michael Kennamer
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.
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An all-new Chapter 8: Essentials of Pre-Algebra and Geometry ensures students have a solid understanding of these concepts as they relate to real-world practice.
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Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect current practice, chapters include expanded coverage of body mass index, 24-hour time, methods for calculating the volume of containers of various shapes and sizes, and much more.
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Reflecting the latest practices from the field, QUICK REVIEW: MATH FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, 2e includes expanded coverage of body mass index, 24-hour time, methods for calculating the volume of containers of various shapes and sizes, and much more.
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MindTap® digital learning solution integrates a wealth of online tools, exercises, and resources into this comprehensive math learning package.
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An all-new chapter on Pre-Algebra and Geometry ensures you have a solid understanding of how these concepts relate to real-world practice in the health care field.
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"Math in the Real World" features help instructors reinforce how real-life health care professionals use math every day. Each chapter opens with health care professionals relating in their own words the importance of math to real-world practice.
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Skill Sharpener exercises appearing throughout the chapters enable students to check their comprehension of each learning objective through hands-on application. Dozens of practice problems give your student plenty of opportunity to become proficient.
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Post-tests end every chapter so that readers can ensure they have a thorough understanding of current chapter concepts before moving onto a new chapter.
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Drug labels are used throughout to familiarize students with what they will see in real-world practice.
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Syringes are drawn to actual size so that students can learn to easily recognize the different types of syringes.
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"Math in the Real World" features allow you to hear from health care professionals sharing -- in their own words -- how they use math in their everyday jobs.
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Skill Sharpener exercises throughout the chapters give you plenty of hands-on practice to ensure your thorough understanding of each learning objective.
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Post-tests end every chapter so that you can check your comprehension of key concepts before moving onto a new chapter.
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Drug labels are used throughout to familiarize you with what you will see on the job.
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Syringes are drawn to actual size to help you easily recognize the different types.