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ISBN 10: 0748796819
ISBN 13: 9780748796816
Author: Carol Chapelhow, Sandra Crouch, Lynne Wigens
Nursing Numeracy a new approach Foundations in Nursing And Health Care 1st Edition Table of contents:
1. Introduction to Nursing Numeracy
- The Importance of Numeracy in Nursing and Healthcare
- The Role of Numeracy in Patient Safety
- Overview of Mathematical Concepts in Nursing
- Confidence and Competence in Numeracy for Nurses
2. Basic Mathematical Concepts for Nurses
- Basic Arithmetic: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
- Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
- Ratios and Proportions in Nursing Practice
- Rounding and Estimation Techniques
3. Measurement and Units in Healthcare
- Understanding Metric and Imperial Systems
- Conversion Between Units (e.g., mg to g, ml to l)
- Measuring Liquid Medications and Doses
- Conversions for Weight and Height in Pediatric and Adult Care
4. Drug Calculations
- Calculating Dosages and Drug Dilution
- Oral Medications vs. Intravenous (IV) Medications
- Using Weight and Surface Area for Pediatric Dosing
- Understanding Drug Concentration and Strength
5. IV Flow Rates and Infusions
- Calculating IV Flow Rates
- Infusion Pumps and Manual Calculations
- Flow Rate and Time-Based Calculations
- Adjusting Infusions Based on Clinical Needs
6. Administration of Injectable Medications
- Understanding Injectable Dosages
- Subcutaneous and Intramuscular Injections
- Intravenous Push and IV Drip Calculations
- Safety and Accuracy in Medication Administration
7. Blood and Lab Tests
- Interpreting Laboratory Results Using Numeracy
- Calculating Blood Gas and Electrolyte Levels
- Understanding and Using Lab Test Units
- Blood Transfusion Calculations and Safety
8. Clinical Scenarios and Case Studies
- Practical Case Studies in Nursing Numeracy
- Applying Numeracy to Real-Life Nursing Situations
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking in Clinical Practice
9. Measurement and Monitoring in Healthcare
- Monitoring Vital Signs and Interpreting Data
- Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respirations, and Temperature Calculations
- Interpreting Oxygen Saturation Levels and Other Monitored Data
10. Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Accurate Numerical Record-Keeping
- Charting Medication Administration and Dosages
- Documentation in Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Legal and Ethical Aspects of Medication and Nursing Documentation
11. Enhancing Numeracy Skills for Nurses
- Strategies for Improving Nursing Numeracy Skills
- Overcoming Common Numeracy Challenges
- Tools and Resources for Continuing Numeracy Education
12. Application of Nursing Numeracy in Multidisciplinary Teams
- Working with Pharmacists, Doctors, and Other Healthcare Professionals
- Effective Communication of Numerical Data
- Collaborating on Medication Calculations and Patient Care
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