Practical Problems in Math for Health Occupations

by Simmers, Louise M

• ISBN13: 9781401840013
• ISBN10: 1401840019
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-29
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Summary

This newly revised book provides a strong foundation in the essential math processes that are employed by health occupations workers in all areas of health care. Exercises are presented in a word problem format with concrete examples of how the math process is used in different health care careers. Problems start with simple examples and progress to complex paradigms that induce readers to tackle difficult situations. In addition to basic applications with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, information is also featured on common graphs, charts, and gauges that are likely to be encountered in the health care field. This edition includes a large portion of coverage that is devoted to problems involving medications, intravenous solutions, and other emulsions.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
SECTION 1 WHOLE NUMBERS	1	(31)
Addition of Whole Numbers	1	(6)
Subtraction of Whole Numbers	7	(6)
Multiplication of Whole Numbers	13	(6)
Division of Whole Numbers	19	(5)
Combined Operations with Whole Numbers	24	(8)
SECTION 2 COMMON FRACTIONS	32	(28)
Addition of Common Fractions	32	(7)
Subtraction of Common Fractions	39	(6)
Multiplication of Common Fractions	45	(5)
Division of Common Fractions	50	(4)
Combined Operations with Common Fractions	54	(6)
SECTION 3 DECIMAL FRACTIONS	60	(31)
Addition of Decimal Fractions	60	(7)
Subtraction of Decimal Fractions	67	(5)
Multiplication of Decimal Fractions	72	(4)
Division of Decimal Fractions	76	(4)
Decimal and Common Fraction Equivalents	80	(6)
Combined Operations with Decimal Fractions	86	(5)
SECTION 4 PERCENT, INTEREST, AND AVERAGES	91	(27)
Percent and Percentage	91	(11)
Interest and Discounts	102	(8)
Averages and Estimates	110	(8)
SECTION 5 RATIO AND PROPORTION	118	(10)
Ratio	118	(5)
Proportion	123	(5)
SECTION 6 METRIC AND OTHER MEASUREMENTS	128	(31)
Linear Measurement	128	(6)
Mass or Weight Measurement	134	(6)
Volume or Liquid Measurement	140	(6)
Celsius and Fahrenheit	146	(4)
Roman Numerals	150	(3)
Apothecaries' System	153	(6)
SECTION 7 MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS	159	(29)
Rulers or Tape Measures	159	(4)
Scales	163	(4)
Thermometers	167	(3)
Sphygmomanometer Gauges	170	(4)
Syringes	174	(10)
Urinometer	184	(2)
Microhematocrit Centrifuge	186	(2)
SECTION 8 GRAPHS AND CHARTS	188	(28)
Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration (TPR) Graphics	188	(8)
Intake and Output Charts	196	(9)
Height/Weight Measurement Graphs	205	(11)
SECTION 9 ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS	216	(48)
Numerical Filing	216	(5)
Appointment Schedules	221	(7)
Calculating Cash Transactions	228	(7)
Maintaining Accounts	235	(8)
Checks, Deposit Slips, and Receipts	243	(12)
Paycheck Calculation	255	(9)
SECTION 10 MATH FOR MEDICATIONS	264	(44)
Calculating Oral Dosage	264	(6)
Calculating Parenteral Dosage	270	(7)
Calculating Dosage by Weight	277	(8)
Calculating Pediatric Dosage	285	(11)
Calculating Intravenous Flow Rates	296	(7)
Preparing and Diluting Solutions	303	(5)
SECTION 11 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH OCCUPATIONS	308	(15)
Careers in Health Care	308	(11)
Common Medical Abbreviations	319	(4)
APPENDIX	323	(7)
Section 1 Metric and English Linear Measurements	323	(1)
Section 2 Metric and English Mass or Weight Measurements	324	(1)
Section 3 Metric and English Volume or Liquid Measurements	325	(1)
Section 4 Metric, Apothecaries', and English Equivalents	326	(1)
Section 5 Roman Numeral Equivalents	327	(1)
Section 6 Fahrenheit and Celsius Temperature Conversions	328	(1)
Section 7 24-Hour Clock (Military Time) Conversion Chart	329	(1)
Glossary	330	(5)
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems	335