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Second Edition
By
Denise Macklin, RNC, BSN, CRNI, President, Professional Learning Systems, Inc., Marietta, GA
Cynthia Chernecky, PhD, RN, AOCN, FAAN, Professor, Department of Physiological and Technological Nursing, School of Nursing, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
Mother Helena Infortuna, MTS, BS, Saints Mary and Martha House, Wagener, SC
Description
Covering the ratio and proportion and formula methods, this comprehensive textbook presents a straightforward, real-world approach
to the mathematical calculations used in the clinical setting. It features a unique, step-by-step process that teaches you to identify
the information needed to perform a calculation, determine if information is missing, set up and perform the calculation, and check the
answer to ensure accurracy. This systematic approach is designed to reduce human calculation errors and ensure patient safety. Common
medications and methods of administration are used throughout the textbook, with more than 1,200 practice problems to help you master
the math needed for clinical practice.
Contents
Section I: Renewing Math Skills Decimals: Relative Value, Addition, and Subtraction Decimals: Multiplication and Division Fractions: Reduction and Equations Section
II: Systems of Measurement Units of Measure Conversion Section III:
Calculations for the Clinical Setting Percentages Ratio-Proportion Body
Weight Section IV: Reading Medication Labels and Using Syringes Using Syringes Oral Medications Parenteral Medications Reconstituting Medications Section
V: Methods of Administering and Recording Medications Unit Dose, Card System, and Computerized Medication System Medication Records Section VI: Intravenous Fluid Calculations Introduction
to Intravenous Therapy Section VII: Unique Calculations Calculating Intravenous
Heparin Dosages Insulin Calculating Sliding Scale Insulin Dosage Intake
and Output Section VIII: Calculations in Special Care Units Oncology Pediatrics Intensive Care Unit Answer Key
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Paperback, 512 pages, publication date: MAR-2010
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-06499-6
ISBN-10: 0-323-06499-X
Imprint: MOSBY
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Last update: 25 Nov 2009
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