Mathematics And Nursing

This book presents dosage calculation and other mathematics problems faced by nursing students. It follows a problem-solving method which parallels the nursing process and provides students with a practical guide for solving all kinds of basic maths problems. Features include a comprehensive review of basic maths principles; ratio and proportion method of dosage calculation; nearly 2000 exercises, with answers to odd-numbered questions given in text; pre-test and post-test for each chapter; the essentials of medication administration and documentation; and an easy-to-learn four step problem-solving method.

This text provides students with a way of learning the math skills required to solve many types of problems that may be encountered in the giving of medications and in the preparation of solutions. The secret lies in a group of psychological principles that make up the reinforced learning system.

This book exposes nursing students to the mathematics required for success in their profession. In the teaching arithmetic, the text also presents a survey of the various types of mathematical problems encountered in clinical surroundings. This book is suitable for use in traditional lecture classes.

Now in its Seventh Edition, this pocket guide is a compact, portable, easy-to-use reference for dosage calculation and drug administration. The author uses a step-by-step approach with frequent examples to illustrate problem-solving and practical applications. Coverage includes review of mathematics, measurement systems, and a comprehensive section on dosage calculations. Practice problems throughout the text and end-of-chapter and end-of-unit review questions will aid students' application and recall of material. A handy pull-out card contains basic equivalents, conversion factors, and math formulas.

When you visit a doctor's office or a hospital, chances are you come into contact with a nurse, a skilled professional who uses math everyday to do his or her job. How Nurses Use Math illustrates how nurses use math to calculate medication dosages and judge the health and safety of their patients.

Do you find maths challenging? Do you struggle with drug calculations or clinical applications of numeracy? If you need to brush up your maths skills, Numeracy in Nursing and Healthcare is the perfect textbook to help you through your nursing programme. The text starts out with basic adding and subtracting and works up to more advanced principles like SI units, drug administration, common clinical measurements and how to understand statistics in research articles. By illustrating how maths is relevant to clinical practice, Numeracy in Nursing and Healthcare is a great tool to help you increase your confidence and excel in your studies and career. Key features: Step-by-step examples make understanding concepts easy Look Out sections highlight common mistakes Time to Try and What Did You Learn? questions help you apply what you have learned Key Point boxes provide helpful hints for good problem-solving technique Web links direct you to further reading and examples.