Full Description
With an easy to use format, this book is all your students need to face calculations tests with confidence and pass first time. It teaches simple numeracy skills that will stand them in good stead both during your initial nurse training and during their career in practice.Now with a dedicated website study.sagepub.com/starkingskrause3e accompanying the book providing further questions and practice, interactive tests, a flashcard glossary and more.Inside you'll find:* over 360 practice questions with an extra 400+ available online* easy to understand explanations that take the fear out of maths* a diagnostic chapter to help students identify problem areas* activities, scenarios and case studies from every day nursing situations
Contents
IntroductionDiagnostic assessmentEssential numeracy requirements for nursingQuantity conversions for nursesFluid balance and maintenanceDrug calculationsCalculating intravenous ratesCalculations and childrenExam skills and revision exercises
