Clinical Nursing Calculations - Susan Sienkiewicz, Sandra Megerdichian,

1-1 Calculating with Fractions Types of Fractions Creating Equivalent Fractions Comparing Fractions by Size Calculations Using Fractions 1-2 Calculating with Decimals Adding Decimals Subtracting Decimals Multiplying Decimals Dividing Decimals Rounding Decimals 1-3 Converting Quantities Converting Fractions Converting Decimals Converting Ratios Converting Percentages 1-4 Calculating Unknown Quantities Using Ratio-Proportion Cross-Multiplication to Determine If Fractions Are Equivalent Multiplying Extremes and Means to Determine If Ratios Are Equivalent Finding the Value of x in a Proportion Finding x When a Fraction Is Multiplied by a Whole Number 1-5 Calculating with Percentages Chapter Summary Homework Illuminations: Clinical Judgment Queries References Answer Key Homework Chapter 2 Systems of Measurement 2-1 Systems of Measurement Used to Calculate Dosages Apothecary System Household System 2-2 Converting Between Systems Household-to-Metric Approximate Equivalencies Other Units of Measurement 2-3 Centigrade and Fahrenheit Temperature Scales 2-4 International and Traditional Time Converting Traditional Time to International Time Converting International Time to Traditional Time Chapter Summary Homework Illuminations: Clinical Judgment Queries References Answer Key Homework Chapter 3 Medication Administration Equipment 3-1 Enteral Medication Administration Equipment Oral Devices Enteral Tube Equipment 3-2 Parenteral Medication Administration Equipment Equipment Used for Injections Administration of Other Non-Enteral Medications Chapter Summary Homework Illuminations: Clinical Judgment Queries References Answer Key Homework Chapter 4 Medication Orders 4-1 Medical Abbreviations Frequency Abbreviations Route Abbreviations Form Abbreviations General Abbreviations 4-2 Error-Prone Documentation Error-Prone Abbreviations Error-Prone Drug Name Abbreviations 4-3 Components of a Medication Order 4-4 Verbal Orders 4-5 Medication Administration Records Chapter Summary Homework Illuminations: Clinical Judgment Queries References Answer Key Homework Chapter 5 Interpretation of Medication Labels and Package Inserts 5-1 Information on a Medication Label Trade Name Form Dosage Strength Combination Medication Total Number, Volume, or Net Weight Multiple-Dose and Single-Dose Packaging Route of Administration Reconstitution Instructions Warnings Controlled Substance Schedule Storage Information Manufacturing Information 5-2 Information on a Medication Package Insert Chapter Summary Homework Illuminations: Clinical Judgment Queries References Answer Key Homework Chapter 6 Elements of Safe Medication Administration 6-1 Three Medication Label Checks Before Medication Preparation During Medication Preparation After Medication Preparation 6-2 Rights of Medication Administration Right Patient Right Drug Right Dose Right Route Right Time Right Reason Right Documentation Right to Know Right to Refuse 6-3 Assessment 6-4 Patient Teaching Chapter Summary Homework Illuminations: Clinical Judgment Queries References Answer Key Homework Chapter 7 Dosage Calculations 7-1 Comparing the Supply to the Ordered Dose 7-2 Methods of Dosage Calculation Ratio-Proportion Formula Method Dimensional Analysis Homework Illuminations: Clinical Judgment Queries References Answer Key Homework Chapter 8 Enteral Medication Dosage Calculations 8-1 Solid Enteral Medications Capsules Dosage Calculations with Tablets and Capsules 8-2 Liquid Enteral Medications Types of Liquid Medications Dosage Calculations with Liquid Medications Chapter Summary Homework Illuminations: Clinical Judgment Queries References Answer Key Homework Chapter 9 Parenteral Medication Dosage Calculations 9-1 Injectable Solution Calculations 9-2 Rounding According to Appropriate Syringe Calibration Syringe Selection 9-3 Reconstitution Calculations Single Reconstitution Options Multiple Reconstitution Options 9-4 Calculations with Dosage Strength as a Ratio or Percentage Calculating Dosage of Percentage and Ratio Strength Medications 9-5 Determining the Amount of Medication in a Given Volume When the Dosage Strength Is a Percentage or Ratio Chapter Summary Homework Illuminations: Clinical Judgment Queries References Answer Key Homework Chapter 10 Infusion Therapy and Calculations 10-1 Solutions Components Tonicity Solution Additives 10-2 Equipment for Infusion Therapy Solution Containers Tubing Monitoring Equipment Vascular Access Devices 10-3 Infusion Flow Rate Calculations Continuous Flow Rate Calculations Intermittent Flow Rate Calculations 10-4 Additional Intravenous Calculations Time Calculations Volume Calculations 10-5 Monitoring IV Infusion Therapy Initial and Ongoing IV Checks Complications of IV Therapy Chapter Summary Homework Illuminations: Clinical Judgment Queries References Answer Key Homework Chapter 11 Solution Calculations 11-1 Solution Concentration Calculations 11-2 Additional Solute and Solvent Calculations Enteral Feeding Solutions Topical Solutions Chapter Summary Homework Illuminations: Clinical Judgment Queries References Answer Key Homework