Description
Book SynopsisâœThis book is a must have for the nursing student and practicing nurse to assist with medication management.âFiona Timmins, Professor of Nursing, Dean of Nursing and Head of School, University College Dublin, Ireland
âœI would highly recommend this book as a structured, systematic way to improve confidence and competence inessential calculation skills for all nursing students!âCharlotte Davies, Lecturer in Adult Nursing, Faculty of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, UK
âœThis book should be a fundamental part of any reading list for all future students to build knowledge and confidence with Nursing calculations."Helen Noonan, Lecturer in Adult Nursing, University of Hull, UK
Nurses! Test Yourself in Essential Calculation Skills, 2nd Edition is designed to help your overcome your fears and strengthen your calculat
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
About the authors
Using this book
Abbreviations and symbols
SECTION A: Basic calculations review
Diagnostic test 1: Questions
Diagnostic test 1: Answers
1.Addition
2.Subtraction
3.Multiplication
4.Division
5.Simplification
6.Rounding
7.Improper fractions
8.Mixed numbers
9.Decimal conversions
10.Unit conversions
11.Percentages
Diagnostic test 2: Questions
Diagnostic test 2: Answers
SECTION B: Applications review
Diagnostic test 3: Questions
Diagnostic test 3: Answers
12.Oral medication
13. Injections
14.Intravenous infusions
15.Nutritional support
16.Paediatric drugs
Diagnostic test 4: Questions
Diagnostic test 4: Answers
SECTION C: Appendices
A1. Useful mathematical terms
A2.Common units of measurement
A3.Formulae used in this book
A4.Multiplication chart
A5.Selected references
A6. Additional resources
