
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
- No. of pages: 176
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9780702063350
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