Math Principles and Practice : Preparing for Health Career Success

by Benjamin-Chung, Michele

• ISBN13: 9780835952729
• ISBN10: 083595272X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Designed to provide basic math skills through a common sense, can-do approach which builds on basic skills to facilitate the learning of more complex math computations. Presents a sequence of skills, each one reinforced over and over through applications. Through an accessible presentation, real-world computations are emphasized in manageable steps. Self-tests, applications, tip boxes, and mnemonic devices ensure learner mastery, and provide adequate practice and reinforcement of the skills learned. Those preparing for a professional health care career, and heath care professionals seeking a workplace upgrade.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Unit 1 Health Occupations Matrix of Math Skills and Self-Assessment	1	(10)
Matrix of Skills	1	(1)
Health Occupations Math Skills Self-Assessment Score Sheet	1	(10)
Unit 2 Whole Number Review	11	(13)
Addition	11	(2)
Subtraction	13	(1)
Multiplication	14	(2)
Division	16	(3)
Rounding	19	(1)
Averages	20	(1)
Whole Number Self-Test	21	(3)
Unit 3 Fractions	24	(31)
Equivalent Fractions	25	(1)
Reducing to Lowest or Simplest Terms	26	(3)
Improper Fractions	29	(1)
Adding Fractions with Like Denominators	30	(2)
Finding the Common Denominator	32	(4)
Ordering Fractions	36	(1)
Subtraction of Fractions	37	(4)
Borrowing in Subtraction of Fractions	38	(3)
Multiplication of Fractions	41	(1)
Multiplying a Fraction by a Whole Number	42	(1)
Canceling as a Timesaver	43	(2)
Multiplication of Mixed Numbers	45	(1)
Multiplying Mixed Numbers	45	(3)
Division of Fractions	48	(2)
Fraction Formula	50	(2)
Complex Fractions	52	(1)
Fraction Self-Test	53	(2)
Unit 4 Decimals	55	(22)
Rounding Decimals	57	(3)
Addition or Decimals	60	(1)
Subtraction of Decimals	61	(2)
Multiplication of Decimals	63	(2)
Division of Decimals	65	(2)
Zeros as Placeholders in Decimal Division	66	(1)
Simplified Multiplication and Division	67	(3)
Simplified Multiplication	67	(1)
Simplified Division of Decimals	68	(2)
Changing Decimals to Fractions	70	(1)
Changing Fractions to Decimals	71	(1)
Temperature Conversions with Decimals	72	(2)
Decimal Conversion Formula	72	(2)
Solving Mixed Fraction and Decimal Problems	74	(2)
Decimal Self-Test	76	(1)
Unit 5 Metric System	77	(5)
Using the Metric Symbols	78	(1)
Changing Unit Measures	79	(2)
Metric System Self-Test	81	(1)
Unit 6 Ratio and Proportion	82	(11)
Ratio	82	(1)
Proportion	83	(1)
Solving for X	83	(4)
Word Problems Using Proportions	87	(1)
Solving for X in More Complex Problems Using Proportion	88	(2)
Nutritional Application of Proportions	90	(1)
Ratio and Proportion Self-Test	91	(2)
Unit 7 Percents	93	(11)
Percent to Decimal Conversion	93	(2)
Decimals to Percent Conversion	94	(1)
Using Proportion to Solve Percent Problems	95	(3)
Percent Strength of Solutions	98	(2)
Single Trade Discount	100	(2)
Percent Self-Test	102	(2)
Unit 8 Combined Applications	104	(9)
Conversion among Fractions, Decimals, Ratios, and Percent	104	(4)
Suggested order of operation	107	(1)
Systems of Measurement	108	(1)
Standard Units of Measure	109	(1)
Combined Applications	110	(1)
Combined Applications Self-Test	111	(2)
Unit 9 Preparing for Dosage Calculations	113	(12)
Roman Numerals	113	(3)
Concept 1	114	(1)
Concept 2	114	(1)
Concept 3	115	(1)
Rounding in Dosage Calculations	116	(1)
Apothecary Measurement and Conversions	117	(3)
Dosage Calculations Formula	120	(5)
Unit 10 Resources for Additional Learning	125	(14)
Multiplication Matrix	126	(1)
Converting among Systems Worksheet	127	(1)
Metric Conversion Practice	127	(2)
Unit of Measurement Charts and Guidelines	129	(1)
Apothecary Conversions	130	(1)
Dosage Formula Practice	131	(2)
Practice Post-Test	133	(6)
Answer Key	139	(18)
Index	157