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For all learners preparing for allied health careers or seeking to upgrade their skills and move on to new responsibilities. This text is ideal for high school vocational programs; adult education programs; individual selfstudy; prenursing studies; and inhouse or onthejob training programs.Successfully master the basic math skills needed in today's health professionsMath 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 entrylevel text begins with a comprehensive pretest to gauge readers abilities and remediation needs. Next, it offers practical, healthcentered coverage of prealgebra, 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 pretest, followed by concept review, instruction, examples, practice problems, criticalthinking questions, and a posttest. Appendices include answers to oddnumbered practice problems, additional practice, a comprehensive posttest, and student learning resources. Organized to build skills sequentially, the text uses clear writing, simple explanations, healthcarespecific examples, abundant practice exercises, and proven mnemonics to support retention.Also available with MyLab Health ProfessionsMyLab 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; MyLab Health Professions does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab 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 MyLab Health Professions, search for: Math Basics for the Health Care Professional Plus MyLab Health Professions with Pearson eText Access Card PackagePackage consists of:0134703693 / 9780134703695 Math Basics for the Health Care Professional0134709039 / 9780134709031 MyLab Health Professions with Pearson eText Access Card for Math Basics for the Health Care Professional
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Math Basics for the Health Care Professional'? A: The book focuses on essential math skills required in healthcare professions, covering topics such as pre-algebra, the metric system, and medication dosages.
- Q: Who is the target audience for this book? A: 'Math Basics for the Health Care Professional' is designed for learners preparing for allied health careers, including high school vocational students and adults upgrading their skills.
- Q: What kind of learning features does this textbook offer? A: The textbook includes pre-tests, concept reviews, practice problems, critical-thinking questions, and post-tests, along with clear explanations and healthcare-specific examples.
- Q: Is there an online component available with this textbook? A: Yes, the book is compatible with MyLab Health Professions, an online homework and assessment program designed to enhance learning and engagement.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 464 pages, providing comprehensive coverage of necessary math skills.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Math Basics for the Health Care Professional' is available in a spiral-bound format, allowing for easy page turning and durability.
- Q: Can this book be used for self-study? A: Yes, it is suitable for individual self-study as well as for use in educational programs and training.
- Q: What edition is this textbook? A: This is the 5th edition of 'Math Basics for the Health Care Professional', published on July 23, 2017.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Michele Lesmeister, who is knowledgeable in health care mathematics.
- Q: Are there additional resources included in this textbook? A: Yes, appendices include answers to practice problems, additional exercises, and student learning resources to support understanding.