Math Basics for the Health Care Professional, 5th Edition

For all learners preparing for allied health careers or seeking to upgrade their skills and move on to new responsibilities.\n\nThis text is ideal for high school vocational programs; adult education programs; individual self-study; pre-nursing studies; and in-house or on-the-job training programs. Successfully master the basic math skills needed in today's health professions Math Basics for Healthcare Professionals, 5th Edition, has a fresh, open design that includes white space for practice, plus many helpful learning features. Designed to help any learner master the math skills needed in the current healthcare workplace, this entry-level text begins with a comprehensive pre-test to gauge readers� abilities and remediation needs. Next, it offers practical, health-centered coverage of pre-algebra, the metric system, reading drug labels, medicine cups, syringes, intravenous administration bags, parenteral dosages, basic intravenous administration, and basic dosage by weight units. Each unit provides a pre-test, followed by concept review, instruction, examples, practice problems, critical-thinking questions, and a post-test. Appendices include answers to odd-numbered practice problems, additional practice, a comprehensive post-test, and student learning resources. Organized to build skills sequentially, the text uses clear writing, simple explanations, healthcare-specific examples, abundant practice exercises, and proven mnemonics to support retention. Also available with My Lab Health Professions My Lab� Health Professions is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; My Lab Health Professions does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with My Lab Health Professions, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and My Lab Health Professions, search for: Math Basics for the Health Care Professional Plus My Lab Health Professions with Pearson - Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134703693 / 9780134703695 Math Basics for the Health Care Professional 0134709039 / 9780134709031 My Lab Health Professions with Pearson - Access Card - for Math Basics for the Health Care Professional Math Basics for the Health Care Professional 5th Edition is written by Michele Lesmeister and published by Pearson. ISBNs for Math Basics for the Health Care Professional are 9780134704432, 0134704436 and the print ISBNs are 9780134703695, 0134703693. Additional ISBNs include 9780134714288.