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Book Synopsis

The basic scientific principles underlying health care become clear with this straightforward, engaging and applied book.

The authors of Science in Nursing and Health believe that in order to provide the best patient care, its necessary to understand the diverse areas of science that inform it. Written in a question and answer format, this book will show you how science concepts relate to nursing and health care. Its packed with applications and real-life examples that show how relevant a good understanding of science is to your everyday practice.



Table of Contents
  1. Expressing numbers and SI units
  2. Homeostasis - keeping the body in balance
  3. The physical world and basic chemistry
  4. Water, electrolytes and body fluids
  5. Acids, bases and pH balance
  6. Pressure, fluids, gases and breathing
  7. Biological molecules and food
  8. Energy in the body
  9. Heat and body temperature
  10. Force, mechanics and biomechanics
  11. Electricity, magnetism and medical equipment
  12. Light and vision
  13. Sound and hearing
  14. Radiation in diagnosis and treatment
  15. Genetics in health and illness
  16. Microbiology
  • Glossary
  • Index

Science in Nursing and Health Care

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    A Paperback by Tony Farine, Mark A. Foss

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Published 3/29/2007 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780131869028
      978-0131869028
      ISBN-10 0131869027
      Also in:
      Education Midwifery Nursing

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The basic scientific principles underlying health care become clear with this straightforward, engaging and applied book.

      The authors of Science in Nursing and Health believe that in order to provide the best patient care, its necessary to understand the diverse areas of science that inform it. Written in a question and answer format, this book will show you how science concepts relate to nursing and health care. Its packed with applications and real-life examples that show how relevant a good understanding of science is to your everyday practice.



      Table of Contents
      1. Expressing numbers and SI units
      2. Homeostasis - keeping the body in balance
      3. The physical world and basic chemistry
      4. Water, electrolytes and body fluids
      5. Acids, bases and pH balance
      6. Pressure, fluids, gases and breathing
      7. Biological molecules and food
      8. Energy in the body
      9. Heat and body temperature
      10. Force, mechanics and biomechanics
      11. Electricity, magnetism and medical equipment
      12. Light and vision
      13. Sound and hearing
      14. Radiation in diagnosis and treatment
      15. Genetics in health and illness
      16. Microbiology
      • Glossary
      • Index

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