Author : Kennamer Mike
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,50 MB
Release : 2004-08-18
Category : Medicine
ISBN : 9781401891794
This workbook provides over 2700 math questions for practice and mastery of the each of the objectives included in Math for Health Care Professionals and Math for Health Care Professionals Quick Review. The use of this workbook to enhance understanding of math concepts also helps the learner become more confident in his or her knowledge and skills. The workbook may be used by anyone wishing to sharpen their math skills.
Author : Lynn M. Egler
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 24,93 MB
Release : 2014-03-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0071829083
Don't let your fear of math hold you back from a rewarding career in nursing or allied health! Basic Math for Nursing and Allied Health uses an easy-to-understand building-block approach designed to teach you how to correlate basic math concepts with everyday activities and eventually master the more complex calculations and formulas used by nursing and allied health professionals. This unique text walks you through essential math topics from Arabic and Roman numerals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentage, ratios and proportions, to conversion factors between household and metric measurements. Case studies used throughout the book not only demonstrate the mathematical concepts related to everyday activities and events, but also show you how to effectively use case studies to master the art of interpreting story problems. Basic Math for Nursing and Allied Health is written by an author team with extensive experience in many different healthcare fields including: pharmacy technology, medical assisting, nursing, emergency medical technology, anesthesia technology, patient care technology, and laboratory technology, as well as allied health instruction and education. Powerful learning aids help you understand and retain key concepts: "Recipes for Success" case study scenarios show how mathematical concepts and formulas can be applied to real-life situations "Manual Math" tips and reminder boxes reinforce your confidence and knowledge Key Terms provides definitions of must-know words and phrases Chapter Openers and Chapter Summaries pinpoint must-know takeaways of each chapter Practice equations after each concept sharpen your math skills End-of-Chapter practice tests help you decide whether you should progress to the next chapter Comprehensive review and final exam pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses
Author : Rebecca Hickey
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 17,18 MB
Release : 2009-05
Category : Allied health personnel
ISBN : 1416047557
A study guide for health professions, covering math skills.
Author : Michele Benjamin-Lesmeister
Publisher :
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 48,1 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Medicine
ISBN : 9781269748650
Author : Karl J. Terryberry
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 18,53 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781401841928
Writing for the Health Profession is designed for advanced writing courses specifically for health care students. the book includes legal issues associated with miscommunication; documentation, and writing for research purposes, grant and proposal writing. This book teaches writing skills appropriate to the health care market. It uses the five phase approach to instruction: the Rough Draft; Developing Precise Sentences; Using Precise Words and Developing a Professional Style; Creating Essays that Flow; and Proofreading.
Author : Richard Snyder
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 46,62 MB
Release : 2011-05-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0470930640
Score your highest in a medical dosage calculations course A recent shortage of nurses in a society with an aging population has triggered the demand for students to enter the field of medical study. A dosage calculations course is required for most students earning an applied science degree in nursing, pharmacology, or paramedic programs. Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies tracks a typical dosage calculations course and provides helpful content in an approachable and easy-to-understand format. Plus, you'll get examples of the various calculations made to determine the appropriate quantity of drug or solution that should be administered to patients. Calculating drug dosages utilizing ratio-proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis Systems of measurement, including metric and apothecary and other conversion equivalents for a global audience The ins and outs of the charting systems for MAR (Medicine Administration Records) If you're one of the hundreds of thousands of students aspiring to enter the medical field, Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies is your ticket for scoring your highest on exams.
Author : Michele Lesmeister
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 15,25 MB
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0134714288
This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For all learners preparing for allied health careers or seeking to upgrade their skills and move on to new responsibilities. This text is ideal for high school vocational programs; adult education programs; individual self-study; pre-nursing studies; and in-house or on-the-job training programs. Successfully master the basic math skills needed in today's health professions Math Basics for Healthcare Professionals, 5th Edition, has a fresh, open design that includes white space for practice, plus many helpful learning features. Designed to help any learner master the math skills needed in the current healthcare workplace, this entry-level text begins with a comprehensive pre-test to gauge readers’ abilities and remediation needs. Next, it offers practical, health-centered coverage of pre-algebra, the metric system, reading drug labels, medicine cups, syringes, intravenous administration bags, parenteral dosages, basic intravenous administration, and basic dosage by weight units. Each unit provides a pre-test, followed by concept review, instruction, examples, practice problems, critical-thinking questions, and a post-test. Appendices include answers to odd-numbered practice problems, additional practice, a comprehensive post-test, and student learning resources. Organized to build skills sequentially, the text uses clear writing, simple explanations, healthcare-specific examples, abundant practice exercises, and proven mnemonics to support retention. Also available with MyLab Health Professions MyLab™ Health Professions is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Health Professions does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Health Professions, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Health Professions, search for: Math Basics for the Health Care Professional Plus MyLab Health Professions with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134703693 / 9780134703695 Math Basics for the Health Care Professional 0134709039 / 9780134709031 MyLab Health Professions with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Math Basics for the Health Care Professional
Author : Michele Benjamin-Lesmeister
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 18,87 MB
Release : 2003-12
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780131133723
This easy-to-follow, learner-friendly volume employs a common sense approach, which builds on basic math skills to facilitate the learning of more complex math calculations. Self-tests and mnemonic devices team up to build learner confidence and math computation skills.The volume covers health occupations matrix of math skills and self-assessment, whole number review, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percents, combined applications and dosage calculations.For Health Care professionals.
Author : Michele Lesmeister
Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 16,2 MB
Release : 2015-06-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0133484092
This entry-level text can help any learner successfully master the basic math skills needed in today's health professions. This edition's fresh, open, full-color design includes far more white space for student practice, plus many new learning features. MATH BASICS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, 4/e begins with a comprehensive pre-test to gauge students’ abilities and remediation needs. Next, it offers practical, health-centered coverage of pre-algebra, the metric system, reading drug labels, medicine cups, syringes, intravenous administration bags, parenteral dosages, basic intravenous administration, and basic dosage by weight units. Each unit provides a 15-question pre-test, followed by concept review, instruction, examples, practice problems, critical thinking questions, and a 15-question post-test. Appendices include answers to odd-numbered practice problems, additional practice, a comprehensive post-test, and new student learning resources. Organized to build skills sequentially, the text uses proven mnemonics to support retention. This edition also adds new coverage of dimensional analysis, plus new Professional Expertise tips throughout.
Author : Nancy DiDona
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 48,62 MB
Release : 2010-10-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0763758434
Offers instructions and examples for healthcare professionals on how to calculate drug dosages using the dimension analysis, dosage formula, and ratio and proportion methods, and includes diagnostic test questions, illustrations, and two comprehensive examinations.
