Overview

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. All content, examples, problems, and scenarios are clinically based and completely up to date. More than 500 full-color illustrations show drug labels, parenteral and oral syringes, medicine cups, pumps, IV equipment, and more that are used in current clinical practice. Promotes learning with more than 1,200 practice problems and comprehensive math review problems. Safety Alert, Clinical Alert, and Human Error Alert boxes are incorporated throughout to promote safe practice. Clinical Connections begin each chapter and explain how that topic relates to clinical practice. Examples for each new topic are presented in a unique, step-by-step format: the prescription, what you HAVE, what you KNOW, what you WANT, critical thinking, answer for best care, human error check boxes, and does your answer fit the general guideline? Practice problems follow each set of examples to reinforce your understanding. Follows current TJC and ISMP safety recommendations. Answer key is new to this edition and provides immediate feedback for practice problems. Features the latest drug information in practice problems and photographs.

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Author:   Denise Macklin (President, Professional Learning Systems, Inc., Marietta, GA) ,  Cynthia C. Chernecky (Professor, Department of Physiological and Technological Nursing, School of Nursing, Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, GA) ,  Mother Helena Infortuna, MTS, BS (Saints Mary and Martha Orthodox Monastery, Wagener, SC)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.040kg
ISBN:  

9780323064996

ISBN 10:   032306499
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   15 February 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780323060226
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Section I: Renewing Math Skills 1. Decimals: Relative Value, Addition, and Subtraction 2. Decimals: Multiplication and Division 3. Fractions: Reduction and Equations Section II: Systems of Measurement 4. Units of Measure 5. Conversion Section III: Calculations for the Clinical Setting 6. Percentages 7. Ratio and Proportion 8. Body Weight Section IV: Reading Medication Labels and Using Syringes 9. Using Syringes 10. Oral Medications 11. Parenteral Medications 12. Reconstituting Medications Section V: Methods of Administering Medications 13. Unit Dose, Card System, and Computerized Medication System 14. Medication Records Section VI: Intravenous Fluid Calculations 15. Introduction to Intravenous Therapy Section VII: Unique Calculations 16. Calculating Intravenous Heparin Dosages 17. Insulin 18. Calculating Sliding Scale Insulin Dosage 19. Intake and Output Section VIII: Calculations in Special Care Units 20. Oncology 21. Pediatrics 22. Intensive Care Unit Answer Key Index

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