A review of relevant calculations
1 A review of relevant calculations Chapter contents Short list of mathematical terms 3 Diagnostic test 6 Multiplication by 10, 100 and 1000 10 Division by 10, 100 and 1000…
Intravenous infusion
4 Intravenous infusion This chapter deals with the arithmetic of flow rates and drip rates for intravenous (IV) infusion. The fluid being infused passes from a flask (or similar container)…
Paediatric dosages
5 Paediatric dosages In this chapter dosages of medications for children will be considered. The exercises focus on the arithmetic of oral medications and injections specifically for children. Intravenous infusion…
Dosages of medications for injection
3 Dosages of medications for injection Correct measurement of dosages of medications for injection is essential. An overdose can be dangerous; too low a dose may result in a medication…
Dosages of oral medications
2 Dosages of oral medications Drugs may be administered via several routes, including by injection, by intravenous infusion, or orally. The first medications that a student nurse will administer to…
Revision of nursing calculations
6 Revision of nursing calculations The following two exercises revise the calculations covered in Chapters 2–5. Revision exercise 6A 1 450 mg of soluble aspirin is required. Stock on hand…
