{"product_id":"calculation-skills-for-nurses-9781119808121","title":"Calculation Skills for Nurses","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalculate the correct drug dosage every single time with help from this essential nursing guide  In the newly revised Second Edition of Calculation Skills for Nurses, author Claire Boyd delivers a practical and effective treatment of crucial nursing calculation abilities designed to instil confidence and competence in healthcare professionals.    Written for anyone working in the healthcare setting who requires mathematical assistance, the book is designed to teach the skills required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards, Proficiency for Nursing Associates, Pre-registration Nursing Associate Programme, The CodeProfessional Standards for Practice and Behaviour For Nurses, Midwives, and Nursing Associates, and the NMC Essential Skills Clusters.    This latest edition includes more practice activities, greater inclusivity, more test questions, more practice with budgets and data interpretation, and more online resources. You'll use a formula-based approach and gain the understanding necessary to know when to apply which formula and why.    The book also includes: A thorough grounding in basic math, preparing you for more complex areas of nursing calculationComprehensive explorations of the information you need to know in the clinical arena, including working out drug dosagesPractical discussions of the application of concepts to nursing practice, including different areas of healthcare and working with budgetsIn-depth knowledge and understanding of key areas, while being tested to consolidate your familiarity with the text Calculation Skills for Nurses is perfect for practicing nurses and nursing students who seek to boost their confidence and competence in this core area of nursing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLatin Abbreviations xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 24-Hour Clock xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Diagnosis 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Calculations Self-Assessment 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Calculations Revision 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Metric Units and Conversions 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Understanding Nursing Calculations 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Tablets and Capsules 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Liquids and Injectables 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Syringes and Meniscus 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Displacement Values 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Dosages According To Body Weight 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Drip Rates and Drip-Rate Durations 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Syringe Drivers and Pumps 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Paediatric Nursing 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Putting it All Into Practice 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Fluid Charts 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (Must) Assessment 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 National Early Warning Score (News 2) Assessment 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Waterlow Assessment 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Prescription Charts 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Looking At Budgets 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Interpreting Data 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Employment Services – Sample Test Questions 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Body Mass Index 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Testing Your Knowledge 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Knowledge Tests 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers To Activity Questions 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Appendices 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Fluid Chart 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3: National Early Warning Score (News 2)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservation Chart 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4: Waterlow Pressure Ulcer Prevention\/Treatment Policy 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 5: Conversion Tables 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 245\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407159140695,"sku":"9781119808121","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119808121.jpg?v=1730498378","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/calculation-skills-for-nurses-9781119808121","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}