This new resource clearly explains how to perform all the mathematics needed by today's health-care professionals*including drug dosage, laboratory, and quality assurance calculations. Each chapter features introductory information and sample calculations readers can use to solve clinical problems.

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For all learners preparing for allied health careers or seeking to upgrade their skills and move on to new responsibilities. This text is ideal for high school vocational programs; adult education programs; individual self-study; pre-nursing studies; and in-house or on-the-job training programs. Successfully master the basic math skills needed in today's health professions Math Basics for Healthcare Professionals, 5th Edition, has a fresh, open design that includes white space for practice, plus many helpful learning features. Designed to help any learner master the math skills needed in the current healthcare workplace, this entry-level text begins with a comprehensive pre-test to gauge readers’ abilities and remediation needs. Next, it offers practical, health-centered coverage of pre-algebra, the metric system, reading drug labels, medicine cups, syringes, intravenous administration bags, parenteral dosages, basic intravenous administration, and basic dosage by weight units. Each unit provides a pre-test, followed by concept review, instruction, examples, practice problems, critical-thinking questions, and a post-test. Appendices include answers to odd-numbered practice problems, additional practice, a comprehensive post-test, and student learning resources. Organized to build skills sequentially, the text uses clear writing, simple explanations, healthcare-specific examples, abundant practice exercises, and proven mnemonics to support retention. Also available with MyLab Health Professions MyLab™ Health Professions is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Health Professions does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Health Professions, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Health Professions, search for: Math Basics for the Health Care Professional Plus MyLab Health Professions with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134703693 / 9780134703695 Math Basics for the Health Care Professional 0134709039 / 9780134709031 MyLab Health Professions with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Math Basics for the Health Care Professional

This new resource clearly explains how to perform all the mathematics needed by today's health-care professionals*including drug dosage, laboratory, and quality assurance calculations. Each chapter features introductory information and sample calculations readers can use to solve clinical problems. Explores basic arithmetic, fractions, ratio and proportion, significant figure systems of measurement, dilutions, and more. Features separate chapters on each area of the laboratory as well as quality control, quality assurance, and method comparison. Addresses the calculations necessary to comply with CLIA 88 requirements. Reinforces calculation concepts with 5-10 detailed examples of math problems in each chapter. Helps readers strengthen their calculation skills and avoid common mistakes with practice exercises throughout the text. Answers are provided to offer users immediate feedback. Provides examples of drug labels for dosage calculation problems. Illustrates mathematical concepts with engaging 2-colour cartoons. Highlights important concepts with chapter outlines and objectives.

A study guide for health professions, covering math skills.

Master math principles and see how they apply to patient care! Saunders Math Skills for Health Professionals, 2nd Edition reviews and simplifies the everyday math skills you need to succeed as a healthcare professional. Practical examples show how to solve problems step by step, and clarify fundamental math principles including fractions and percentages, ratios and proportions, basic algebra, and statistics. Written by expert educator Rebecca Hickey, this edition adds a chapter on solutions and IV calculations and even more practice problems with step-by-step solutions. No other textbook makes math so friendly and so accessible! A workbook format lets you solve problems as you review the material. UNIQUE! Full-color design highlights key information and fully illustrates examples such as how to set up problems, the different parts of equations, and how to move decimal points. Learning objectives follow Bloom’s taxonomy, highlight the key topics in each chapter, and explain their importance in patient care. Chapter Outlines and Chapter Overviews serve as a framework for each chapter and explain why it is important to understand the material presented. EXPANDED! Example problems in each chapter use a step-by-step method for solving problems. Master the Skill boxes provide quizzes that let you assess your knowledge of the information in each chapter. Key terms that explain mathematical computations are bolded at first mention in the text and defined in the glossary. Spiral binding with plenty of white space allows you to write out your answers and work through problems in the book. NEW! Solutions and IV Calculations chapter includes topics seen in chemistry, such as calculations for IV solutions and drip rate conversions, duration and total volume of solutions, and discussions on solutes, solvents, logarithms, and pH conversions. NEW! Additional content includes the translation of orders written with abbreviations, use of mercury thermometers, problems involving I&O, and reading and writing prescriptions. NEW word problems include more Practice the Skill and more Building Confidence with the Skill exercises, helping you apply abstract mathematical concepts to real-world situations. NEW! More focus on graph charting is provided throughout the book. NEW! More Math in the Real World boxes take information that you use in your everyday life and demonstrate how the same concept can be applied in health care.

Each chapter begins with a pretest to determine the mastery level of the skills presented in that chapter. For each chapter, there are explanations with concrete examples, followed by practice problems. For every problem, step-by-step solutions help students see where their mistakes occurred and how to correct them. Four comprehensive tests assess mastery of basic math skills and math related to nursing-specific applications. A chapter test concludes each section. Test-taking tips help students learn how to apply their math knowledge better and reduce test-taking anxiety. A special color highlights the key terms in each skill section and explains how to work through problems.