Nursing Calculations
- 9th Edition - December 16, 2013
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: John D. Gatford, Nicole M. Phillips
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 6 3 3 5 - 0
This internationally renowned guide to basic arithmetic for nursing students has been completely revised and updated for a new generation of readers. Now entering its ninth ed… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThis internationally renowned guide to basic arithmetic for nursing students has been completely revised and updated for a new generation of readers. Now entering its ninth edition, Nursing Calculations comes with a quick-reference card fits in the pocket to remind readers of essential formulae and AN ON-LINE PROGRAM TO ALLOW FURTHER SELF-TESTING VIA THE USE OF COMPUTERS AND MOBILE DEVICES.
- Over 200,000 copies sold since publication!
- Initial self-testing chapter allows readers to identify and address areas of difficulty before moving onto practical examples
- ‘Important Boxes’ highlight potential pitfalls for the reader
- Special section on paediatrics covers medication calculations relating to body weight and body surface area
- Contains glossary and useful abbreviations
- Brings together basic math skills and clinical examples to prepare readers for real life drug calculations
- Quick-reference card fits in the pocket and remind readers of essential formulae
Nursing Calculations will be perfect for all types of student nurses and midwives at different levels in a variety of courses, ‘Return to Practice’ students, student paramedics and anyone involved with medication administration in the healthcare setting.
- Cover image
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface to the Ninth Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- Acknowledgements
- Useful abbreviations
- Formulae used in this book
- 1 A review of relevant calculations
- Short List of Mathematical Terms
- Diagnostic Test
- Multiplication by 10, 100 and 1000
- Division by 10, 100 and 1000
- Converting Units
- Comparing Measurements
- Multiplication of Decimals
- Factors
- Simplifying Fractions I
- Simplifying Fractions II
- Simplifying Fractions III
- Simplifying Fractions IV
- Rounding off Decimal Numbers
- Fraction to a Decimal I
- Fraction to a Decimal II
- Example B
- Example C
- Review exercise 1M
- Fraction to a Decimal III
- Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
- Multiplication of Fractions
- Multiplication of a Fraction by a Whole Number
- 24-Hour Time
- 2 Dosages of oral medications
- What You Need to Know
- Calculating Dosages of Tablets and Capsules
- Combinations of Tablets
- Strength of Solution According to Volume
- Calculating Dosages of Liquid Medications
- Oral Calculations Involving Prescriptions and Medication Labels
- Chapter 2 Revision
- 3 Dosages of medications for injection
- What You Need to Know
- Estimating the Volume for Injection
- Calculating Volumes of Dosages for Injection
- Calculations for Injection Involving Prescriptions and Medication Labels
- Measuring Volumes for Injection Using Syringes
- Chapter 3 Revision
- 4 Intravenous infusion
- Calculating Volume of an Infusion
- Calculating Time for an Infusion
- Calculating Rates of Flow in Millilitres Per Hour (mL/hr) Given the Time in Hours
- Calculating Rates of Flow in Millilitres Per Hour (mL/hr) Given the Time in Minutes
- Calculating Rates of Flow in Drops Per Minute (Drops/Min)
- Calculating Rates of Flow for Blood Transfusions (Drops/Min)
- Calculating Finishing Times of Intravenous Infusions
- Calculating Running Times and Finishing Times of Intravenous Infusions
- Calculating Stock Concentration and Administration of Dosages
- Calculating Kilojoules of Energy
- Chapter 4 Revision
- 5 Paediatric dosages
- What You Need to Know
- Calculating a Single Dose Based on Body Weight
- Estimating Volumes for Injection in Paediatric Patients
- Calculating Volumes for Injection in Paediatric Patients
- Calculating Paediatric Dosages for Oral Medications in Liquid Form
- Calculating Paediatric Dosages Involving Powder-Form Medications for Injection
- Volume of Water-for-Injection and Concentration of a Solution
- Determining a Child's Body Surface Area Using a Nomogram
- Calculating Paediatric Dosages Based on Body Surface Area
- Chapter 5 Revision
- 6 Revision of nursing calculations
- 7 Answers
- Chapter 1: A Review of Relevant Calculations
- Chapter 2: Dosages of Oral Medications
- Chapter 3: Dosages of Medications for Injection
- Chapter 4: Intravenous Infusion
- Chapter 5: Paediatric Dosages
- Chapter 6: Revision of Nursing Calculations
- Index
- Card Insert
- Calculating Doses
- Edition: 9
- Published: December 16, 2013
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9780702063350
JG
John D. Gatford
Affiliations and expertise
Mathematics Tutor, Melbourne, AustraliaNP
Nicole M. Phillips
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Nursing and Head of School, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia