Math Basics for Health Care Professionals (4th Edition)

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This entry-level text can help any learner successfully master the basic math skills needed in todays health professions. This editions fresh open full-color design includes far more white space for student practice plus many new learning features. MATH BASICS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS 4/e begins with a comprehensive pre-test to gauge students 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 15-question pre-test followed by concept review instruction examples practice problems critical thinking questions and a 15-question post-test. Appendices include answers to odd-numbered practice problems additional practice a comprehensive post-test and new student learning resources. Organized to build skills sequentially the text uses proven mnemonics to support retention. This edition also adds new coverage of dimensional analysis plus new Professional Expertise tips throughout.