Practical Problems in Math for Health Occupations (DELMAR'S PRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS SERIES) - Softcover

Simmers, Louise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1401840019 ISBN 13: 9781401840013

Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning, 2004

Synopsis

This newly revised book provides a strong foundation in the essential math processes that are employed by health occupations workers in all areas of health care. Exercises are presented in a word problem format with concrete examples of how the math process is used in different health care careers. Problems start with simple examples and progress to complex paradigms that induce readers to tackle difficult situations. In addition to basic applications with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, information is also featured on common graphs, charts, and gauges that are likely to be encountered in the health care field. This edition includes a large portion of coverage that is devoted to problems involving medications, intravenous solutions, and other emulsions.

About this title

Review

Whole Numbers. Common Fractions. Decimal Fractions. Percent, Interest, and Averages. Ratio and Proportion. Metric and Other Measurements. Measurement Instruments. Graphs and Charts. Accounting and Business. Math for Medications. Introduction to Health Occupations.

About the Author

Louise Simmers received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in education from Kent State University. She has worked as a public health nurse, a medical-surgical nurse, a coronary care nurse, and an instructor of practical nursing and diversified health occupations. Louise has received the Vocational Educator of the Year award and the Diversified Health Occupations Instructor of the Year Award for the state of Ohio.

Edition details

• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1401840019
• ISBN 13: 9781401840013
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 376