Preface vii
Introduction ix
Acknowledgements xiii
Latin Abbreviations xv
The 24-Hour Clock xvii
Part 1: Diagnosis 1
1 Calculations Self-Assessment 3
2 Calculations Revision 9
3 Metric Units and Conversions 33
Part 2: Understanding Nursing Calculations 43
4 Tablets and Capsules 45
5 Liquids and Injectables 53
6 Syringes and Meniscus 63
7 Displacement Values 75
8 Dosages According To Body Weight 81
9 Drip Rates and Drip-Rate Durations 87
10 Syringe Drivers and Pumps 97
11 Paediatric Nursing 107
Part 3: Putting it All Into Practice 119
12 Fluid Charts 121
13 Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (Must) Assessment 127
14 National Early Warning Score (News 2) Assessment 131
15 Waterlow Assessment 141
16 Prescription Charts 147
17 Looking At Budgets 155
18 Interpreting Data 161
19 Employment Services – Sample Test Questions 173
20 Body Mass Index 185
Part 4: Testing Your Knowledge 191
21 Knowledge Tests 193
Answers To Activity Questions 205
Part 5: Appendices 225
Appendix 1: Fluid Chart 227
Appendix 2: Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool 229
Appendix 3: National Early Warning Score (News 2)
Observation Chart 237
Appendix 4: Waterlow Pressure Ulcer Prevention/Treatment Policy 239
Appendix 5: Conversion Tables 241
Index 245
Claire Boyd was Practice Development Trainer in the Learning and Research Centre at North Bristol Healthcare Trust. She develops, designs, delivers and evaluates learning programmes, and organises the transition training program for student nurses and support of these nurses in clinical areas.
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