{"product_id":"nursing-calculations-and-iv-therapy-for-dummies-uk-paperback","title":"Nursing Calculations and IV Therapy for Dummies - UK - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClaire Boyd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fast and easy way to pass the Nursing Calculations test\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs the maths behind the medicine making you maudlin over taking your Nursing Calculations test? You've come to the right place  Written by a nurse with countless hours of experience--and who trains other nurses every day--this plain-English, no-nonsense guide to nursing calculations and IV therapy makes it easier to come to grips with the numbers and formulas you'll encounter on the day of the exam--and in the field. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany students and practising nurses struggle with mathematics. Luckily, this friendly guide is here to take the intimidation out of the subject, arming you with the knowledge and know-how you need to take the exam with confidence and to achieve the best score possible. From fractions, percentages, and proportions to pills, fluids, and prescriptions, \u003ci\u003eNursing Calculations \u0026amp; IV Therapy For Dummies UK edition\u003c\/i\u003e offers detailed advice and instruction on everything you need to know to pass the exam with flying colours. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHundreds of practise questions help you learn and revise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear explanations and lack of jargon make learning easy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObservation charts and extra content are available for download upon purchase\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombines nursing calculations and IV therapy to offer excellent value\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student revising for the Nursing Calculations test, a newly qualified nurse looking to brush up on your maths skills, or a member of a medical staff who's been asked to take on nursing duties, this friendly and accessible guide makes maths less menacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePut into practice the maths needed to succeed as a student nurse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalculate correct dosages and administer medication in tablet, injection and liquid form\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the systems of measurements and units used\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalculate dosages for children and the elderly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fast and easy way to pass the Nursing Calculations test\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd accuracy to your maths, multiply your knowledge, and subtract hours from your study time with this comprehensive guide to nursing calculations and IV therapy. This plain-English, no-nonsense aid makes it easier to gauge the numbers and formulae you'll find on the exam -- and in the field. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYou can count on it\u003c\/b\u003e -- get started with nursing calculations, take the fear out of fractions and decimals, and make sense of moles, millimoles and solution concentrates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThere's a formula for that\u003c\/b\u003e -- understand the formulae used for pills and injections and find out how to monitor patients for adverse reactions to their medication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrips and drops\u003c\/b\u003e -- discover everything you need to know about IV therapy, from administering IV fluids and blood components to reducing infections and avoiding errors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSyringes and solutions\u003c\/b\u003e -- test your knowledge with 101 practice questions--complete with answers so you can measure your understanding and pinpoint where you need more help\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to make calculations for IV therapy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guidance on decimals and conversions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe lowdown on working with drug doses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrusted guidance on keeping an eye on patients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen things to remember when administering IV drugs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe key formulae you can't be without\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials to consider when administering medication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaire Boyd\u003c\/b\u003e is a practice development trainer with the NHS and specialises in giving nurses the skills and self-belief to progress their careers. 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