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Chemistry and Physics for Nurse Anesthesia: A Student-centered Approach

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ISBN-10: 0826110436

ISBN-13: 9780826110435

Edition: 2013

Authors: David Shubert, John Leyba

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Praise for the first edition:" A] welcome addition to the reference materials necessary for the study of nurse anesthesia....The textbook is divided into logical, easy to use sections that cover all areas necessary for the practice of nurse anesthesia....This is a text that is easy to read and able to be incorporated into any nurse anesthesia chemistry and physics course. I would recommend this textbook to any program director."--Anthony Chipas, PhD, CRNADivision Director, Anesthesia for Nurses ProgramMedical University of South CarolinaNurse anesthesia students will welcome the second edition of this text designed for the combined course in chemistry and physics that is required for this…    
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Book details

List price: $95.00
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Springer Pub Co
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 488
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.2
Language: English

Videos
Foreword
Preface
Measurement
A Review of Some Basic Mathematical Skills
Measurements and Significant Figures
Significant Figures in Calculations
Accuracy and Precision
SI (Metric System)
Absolute Zero and the Kelvin Scale
Conversion Factors
Density
Density and Specific Gravity
Summary
Review Questions for Measurement
A Review of Some Chemistry Basics
What Is Chemistry
Atomic Structure and Dimension
Dalton's Atomic Theory
The Periodic Table of the Elements
Some Common Elements
Chemical Nomenclature
Electrolytes
Stoichiometry
Summary
Review Questions for Chemistry Basics
Basics of Physics Part 1 (Force and Pressure)
Newton's Laws
Mass
Velocity
Acceleration
Force
Pressure
Atmospheric Pressure
Measuring Pressure
Oscillometry
Summary
Review Questions for Physics (Part 1)
Basics of Physics Part 2 (Work, Energy, and Power)
Work
State Functions
Energy
Thermodynamics
Specific Heat
Power
Summary
Review Questions for Physics (Part 2)
Fluids
Fluids: A Definition
Hydrostatics
Hydrodynamics: Moving Fluids
Viscosity
Summary
Review Questions for Fluids
The Gas Laws
The Empirical Gas Laws
The Ideal Gas Law
Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures
Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases
Graham's Law of Effusion
Ideal Gases and Real Gases
Summary
Review Questions for Gases
States of Matter and Changes of State
Kinetic Molecular Theory of Matter
Chemical Bonding and the Octet Rule
Intermolecular Forces
Intermolecular Forces and Physical Properties
Energy Changes and Changes of State
Phase Diagrams
Summary
Review Questions for States of Matter and Changes of State
Solutions and Their Behavior
Some Basic Terminology
Solution Concentrations
Solubility
Energy Changes and the Solution Process
Factors That Affect Solubility
Colligative Properties of Solutions
Colloids
Summary
Review Questions for Solutions
Acids, Bases, and Buffers
Chemical Equilibria
Acids and Bases
Acid-Base Reactions
Measuring Acidity: The pH Function
Calculating the pH of Solutions
Other Acidic Species
Buffers
Summary
Review Questions for Acids and Bases
Electricity and Electrical Safety
Electricity and Electrical Charge
Ohm's Law and Electrical Circuits
Semiconductors
Spectroscopy
Summary
Review Questions for Electricity
Classes of Organic Compounds
Functional Groups
Hydrocarbon Functional Groups
Alkenes
Organohalogen Compounds
Functional Groups Based on Water
Amines
Carbonyl Functional Groups
Summary
Review Question for Organic Compounds
Biochemistry
Biomolecules
Carbohydrates
Fischer Projections
Lipids
Metabolism of Carbohydrates and Fatty Acids
Proteins and Amino Acids
Nucleic Acids
Summary
Review Questions for Biochemistry
Radiation and Radioactivity
Radiation
Electromagnetic Radiation
Radioactive Materials-An Introduction
Radioactivity
Radioactive Decay
Decay Rate
Half-Life
Ionizing Radiation Versus Nonionizing Radiation
Sources of Radioactive Materials
Radiation Exposure
Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Biological Systems
Medical Uses of Radionuclides (Nuclear Medicine)
Working With Radioactive Materials
Summary
Review Questions for Radiation and Radioactivity
Answers to End-of-Chapter Review Questions
Formulas and Constants
Glossary
Supplemental References
Index