Full Description
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.
Contents
Preface for Educators and LearnersHealth Occupations Matrix of Math Skills and Pre-TestMath for Health Care Professionals Pre-TestUnit 1. Whole Number ReviewUnit 2. FractionsUnit 3. DecimalsUnit 4. Ratio and ProportionUnit 5. PercentsUnit 6. Combined ApplicationsUnit 7. Pre-Algebra BasicsUnit 8. The Metric SystemUnit 9. Reading Drug Labels, Medicine Cups, Syringes, and IV Fluid Administration BagsUnit 10. Apothecary Measurement and ConversionUnit 11. Dosage CalculationsUnit 12. Parenteral DosageUnit 13. The Basics of Intravenous Fluid AdministrationUnit 14. Basic Dosage by Body WeightAppendix A: Comprehensive Post-TestAppendix B: Practice Tests Units 1-14Appendix C: Complete Answer Key for Student Work TextAppendix D: Dimensional AnalysisAppendix E: Student Resources for Learning MathIndex
