Calculate with Confidence, 5th Edition
- ISBN/EAN
- 9780323056298
- Editore
- Elsevier Science
- Formato
- Sconosciuto
- Anno
- 2010
- Pagine
- Pag. 720<br> Mosby<br> Paperback
Disponibile
64,99 €
Description
Calculate with Confidence provides a clear consistent format with a step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. It covers the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods. This popular text focuses on enhancing the learning experience of students at all curricular levels by making content clinically applicable. Concepts relating to critical thinking, logical thinking, and nursing process are presented throughout. New practice problems have been added throughout this edition and rationales for the answers continue to be provided giving the students a better understanding of principles related to drug dosages. This fifth edition addresses the increasing responsibility of nurses in medication and administration; emphasizes the priority for client care, and presents material that reflects the current scope of the nursing practice.
Key Features
-A clear and consistent, step-by-step approach to calculations and administration makes it easy to understand.
Ratio and Proportion, Formula, and Dimensional Analysis content provides you with well-rounded coverage.
Pretest and post-test help identify strengths and weaknesses in competency of basic math before and assess your comprehension after Unit One: Math Review.
Points to Remember boxes highlighted in each chapter help you remember important concepts.
Critical thinking information that should be applied in the clinical setting to help avoid drug calculation and administration errors is boxed throughout the text.
Full-color illustrations, photographs, and drug labels familiarize you with what you'll encounter in the clinical setting.
Current recommendations from The Joint Commission and Institute for Safe Medication Practices are followed throughout.
Calculate with Confidence provides a clear consistent format with a step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. It covers the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods. This popular text focuses on enhancing the learning experience of students at all curricular levels by making content clinically applicable. Concepts relating to critical thinking, logical thinking, and nursing process are presented throughout. New practice problems have been added throughout this edition and rationales for the answers continue to be provided giving the students a better understanding of principles related to drug dosages. This fifth edition addresses the increasing responsibility of nurses in medication and administration; emphasizes the priority for client care, and presents material that reflects the current scope of the nursing practice.
Key Features
-A clear and consistent, step-by-step approach to calculations and administration makes it easy to understand.
Ratio and Proportion, Formula, and Dimensional Analysis content provides you with well-rounded coverage.
Pretest and post-test help identify strengths and weaknesses in competency of basic math before and assess your comprehension after Unit One: Math Review.
Points to Remember boxes highlighted in each chapter help you remember important concepts.
Critical thinking information that should be applied in the clinical setting to help avoid drug calculation and administration errors is boxed throughout the text.
Full-color illustrations, photographs, and drug labels familiarize you with what you'll encounter in the clinical setting.
Current recommendations from The Joint Commission and Institute for Safe Medication Practices are followed throughout.
Maggiori Informazioni
| Autore | Morris - RN - BSN - MA - LNC |
|---|---|
| Editore | Elsevier Science |
| Anno | 2010 |
| Tipologia | Libro |
| Lingua | Inglese |
| Indice | Table of Contents Unit One: Math Review Pre-Test 1. Roman Numerals 2. Fractions 3. Decimals 4. Ratio and Proportion 5. Percentages Post-Test Unit Two: Systems of Measurement 6. Metric System 7. Apothecary and Household Systems 8. Converting Within and Between Systems 9. Additional Conversions Useful in the Health Care Setting Unit Three: Methods of Administration and Calculation 10. Medication Administration 11. Understanding and Interpreting Medication Orders 12. Medication Administration Records and Drug Distribution Systems 13. Reading Medication Labels 14. Dosage Calculation Using the Ratio and Proportion Method 15. Dosage Calculation Using the Formula Method 16. Dosage Calculation Using the Dimensional Analysis Method Unit Four: Oral and Parenteral Dosage Forms and Insulin 17. Calculation of Oral Medications 18. Parenteral Medications 19. Reconstitution of Solutions 20. Insulin Unit Five: Intravenous, Heparin, and Critical Care Calculations and Pediatric Dosage Calculations 21. Intravenous Solutions and Equipment 22. Intravenous Calculations 23. Heparin Calculations 24. Critical Care Calculations 25. Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight Comprehensive Post-Test Answer Key Index |
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