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| Preface | |
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| Organization | |
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| Features | |
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| Also Available | |
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| About the Author | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Feedback | |
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| To the Reader | |
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| Study Tips | |
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| Calculators | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Basic Principles | |
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| Numerical Systems | |
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| Introduction | |
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| List the common numerical systems in use today | |
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| Convert Roman numerals to Hindu-Arabic numerals | |
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| Convert Hindu-Arabic numerals to Roman numerals | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Self-Assessment Post-Test | |
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| Measurement Systems | |
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| Introduction | |
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| List systems of measurement commonly utilized in the health care industry | |
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| List and define key components of the apothecary system | |
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| List and define key components of the household system | |
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| List and define key components of the metric system | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Self-Assessment Post-Test | |
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| Decimals | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Define decimals | |
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| Explain place value of decimals | |
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| Explain advantages of using decimals | |
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| Compare decimals | |
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| Round decimals | |
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| Add decimals | |
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| Subtract decimals | |
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| Multiply decimals | |
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| Divide decimals | |
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| Average decimals | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Self-Assessment Post-Test | |
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| Fractions | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Define fractions | |
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| Explain advantages of using fractions | |
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| Find the numerator | |
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| Find the denominator | |
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| Order fractions | |
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| Add fractions with common denominators | |
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| Subtract fractions with common denominators | |
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| Define mixed number | |
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| Add mixed numbers with common denominators | |
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| Subtract mixed numbers with common denominators | |
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| Define factors | |
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| Find common factors | |
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| Find the greatest common factor | |
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| Reduce fractions | |
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| Define proper fraction | |
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| Define improper fraction | |
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| Change improper fractions to proper fractions | |
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| Define multiple | |
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| Define least common multiple | |
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| Find the least common denominator | |
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| Add fractions with uncommon denominators | |
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| Subtract fractions with uncommon denominators | |
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| Use borrowing to subtract fractions | |
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| Change mixed numbers to improper fractions | |
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| Multiply fractions | |
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| Multiply fractions using canceling | |
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| Multiply fractions and whole numbers | |
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| Multiply fractions and mixed numbers | |
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| Divide fractions | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Self-Assessment Post-Test | |
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| Ratios and Proportions | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Define ratio | |
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| Define proportion | |
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| Determine if proportions are equal | |
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| Solve for a missing component in a proportion | |
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| Solve practical problems using proportions | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Self-Assessment Post-Test | |
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| Percentages | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Define percent | |
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| Convert decimals to percentages | |
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| Convert percentages to decimals | |
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| Solve to find a percent using multiplication and division | |
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| Solve to find a percent using proportions | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Self-Assessment Post-Test | |
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| Conversions | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Convert from decimal to fraction | |
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| Convert from decimal to percent | |
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| Convert from fraction to decimal | |
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| Convert from fraction to percent | |
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| Convert from percent to fraction | |
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| Convert from percent to decimal | |
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| Convert units of measure within the metric system | |
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| Convert units of measure within the apothecary system | |
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| Convert units of measure within the household system | |
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| Convert between the apothecary, household, and metric systems | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Self-Assessment Post-Test | |
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| Applications | |
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| Medication Dosage Calculations | |
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| Introduction | |
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| List the components of a typical medication label | |
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| Read a medication label | |
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| Read a prescription | |
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| Read a syringe | |
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| Determine the amount of fluid remaining in an intravenous bag | |
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| Calculate intravenous drip rates | |
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| Determine the concentration of solutions | |
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| Calculate medication dosages using proportions | |
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| Convert medication dosages for home use | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Self-Assessment Post-Test | |
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| Weights and Measures | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Read scales | |
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| Convert between English and metric weight measurements | |
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| Read an English (household) ruler | |
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| Read a metric ruler | |
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| Convert between English and metric length measurements | |
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| Read a thermometer | |
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| Convert between Fahrenheit and Celsius | |
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| Determine body surface area | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Self-Assessment Post-Test | |
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| Measuring Intake and Output | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Define intake and output | |
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| Accurately measure urinary output | |
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| Determine total daily output | |
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| Determine intake by estimating | |
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| Discover fluid imbalances by comparing intake and output | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Self-Assessment Post-Test | |
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| Additional Learning Resources | |
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| Resources | |
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| Multiplication Table | |
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| Height and Weight Charts | |
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| Pediatric Growth Charts | |
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| Body Surface Area Nomogram | |
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| Abbreviations | |
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| Equivalents | |
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| Linear Measure | |
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| Weight | |
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| Liquid Measure | |
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| Time | |
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| Dry Measure | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Final Summative Evaluation | |
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| Answers to Questions | |
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| Index | |