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Health Science Careers

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ISBN-10: 1111540381

ISBN-13: 9781111540388

Edition: 3rd 2013

Authors: Sharon Simmers-Kobelak, Karen Simmers-Nartker, Louise M. Simmers

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PRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS FOR HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS, 3RD EDITION familiarizes students in Allied Health programs with essential math processes using real-life examples and straightforward instruction. Using a word problem format, this text starts with simple examples and progresses to complex paradigms to ensure students are engaged throughout each chapter. In addition to basic applications with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, problems involving medications, intravenous solutions, and other emulsions information are also featured on common graphs, charts, and gauges. Thoroughly updated and expanded, Practical Problems In Mathematics For Health Science Careers, 3rd Edition…    
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Book details

List price: $87.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 2/27/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 496
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.068
Language: English

Preface
Whole Numbers
Addition of Whole Numbers
Subtraction of Whole Numbers
Multiplication of Whole Numbers
Division of Whole Numbers
Combined Operations with Whole Numbers
Common Fractions
Addition of Common Fractions
Subtraction of Common Fractions
Multiplication of Common Fractions
Division of Common Fractions
Combined Operations with Common Fractions
Decimal Fractions
Addition of Decimal Fractions
Subtraction of Decimal Fractions
Multiplication of Decimal Fractions
Division of Decimal Fractions
Decimal and Common Fraction Equivalents
Combined Operations with Decimal Fractions
Percent, Interest, and Averages
Percent and Percentage
Interest and Discounts
Averages and Estimates
Ratio and Proportion
Ratio
Proportion
Metric and Other Measurements
Linear Measurement
Mass or Weight Measurement
Volume or Liquid Measurement
Celsius and Fahrenheit
Roman Numerals
Apothecaries' System
Measurement Instruments
Rulers or Tape Measures
Scales
Thermometers
Sphygmomanometer Gauges
Syringes
Urinometer
Microhematocrit Centrifuge
Graphs and Charts
Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration (TPR) Graphics
Intake and Output Charts
Height/Weight Measurement Graphs
Accounting and Business
Numerical Filing
Appointment Schedules
Calculating Cash Transactions
Maintaining Accounts
Checks, Deposit Slips, and Receipts
Paycheck Calculation
Math for Medications
Calculating Oral Dosage
Calculating Parenteral Dosage
Calculating Dosage by Weight
Calculating Pediatric Dosage
Calculating Intravenous Flow Rates
Preparing and Diluting Solutions
Introduction to Health Science Careers
Careers in Health Care
Common Medical Abbreviations
Appendix
Glossary
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems