Math for Health Care Professionals (Math and Writing for Health Science) - Softcover

Kennamer, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1401858031 ISBN 13: 9781401858032

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2004

Synopsis

Math for Health Care Professionals is a comprehensive, foundational resource that is equally effective in the classroom or for self-study. It assumes no prior knowledge of mathematics or health care but merges the two topics into the capstone of a complete learning package, including a student workbook. While the fundamentals of mathematics are a foundation to this book, their application to health care is emphasized. Drug dosages, intake and output, weights and measures, temperatures, IV drip rates, and conversions are a focus, and illustrations of syringes, prescriptions, medication labels, IV bags, and I and O charts allow the reader to practice real-life health care skills requiring mathematics.

About this title

About the Author:

Mike Kennamer, Ed.D., NRP, currently serves as Dean of Workforce Development at Northeast Alabama Community College. Dr. Kennamer has authored several books and video series, and has contributed to a number of projects, including both print and web-based projects. His experience in teaching in and administering a variety of allied health programs gives him a strong foundation from which to write. Kennamer also serves as President/CEO of Kennamer Media Group, a content development and content management company whose core values include integrity, quality and focus.

Review:

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION. Chapter 1: Math as a Healthcare Function. UNIT 2: BASIC PRINCIPLES. Chapter 2: Numerical Systems. Chapter 3: Measurement Systems. Chapter 4: Whole Numbers Chapter 5: Decimals. Chapter 6: Fractions. Chapter 7: Ratio and Proportions. Chapter 8: Percents. Chapter 9: Conversions. UNIT 3: APPLICATIONS. Chapter 10: Medication Dosage Calculations. Chapter 11: Weights and Measures. Chapter 12: Measuring Intake and Output. UNIT 4: EVALUATION-FINAL SUMMATIVE EVALUATION. UNIT 5: RESOURCES

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1401858031
• ISBN 13: 9781401858032
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336