Science in Nursing and Health Care (2e)

Mark Foss, University of Nottingham
Tony Farine, University of Nottingham
Title Science in Nursing and Health Care
Edition 2nd
ISBN 9780131869028
ISBN 10 0131869027
Published 30/03/2007
Published by Pearson United Kingdom
Pages 504
Format Paperback
In stock
 
Total Price $93.95 Add to Cart
Description

The basic scientific principles underlying health care become clear with this straightforward, engaging and applied book.

The authors of Science in Nursing and Health believe that in order to provide the best patient care, it’s necessary to understand the diverse areas of science that inform it.  Written in a question and answer format, this book will show you how science concepts relate to nursing and health care.  It’s packed with applications and real-life examples that show how relevant a good understanding of science is to your everyday practice.

New!  Increased coverage of Microbiology and Anatomy & Physiology

New!  Increased application to nursing and health

Practice points throughout the book relate the concepts to clinical practice.

Self test questions throughout test your learning.

This book is an ideal foundation text for all nursing and health care courses.Read it and then proceed with confidence to more advanced topics such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and nutrition.

 

Mark Foss and Tony Farine both teach at the School of Nursing, University of Nottingham, having worked for many years as nurses in clinical practice.

Table of contents

  1. Expressing numbers and SI units
  2. Homeostasis - keeping the body in balance
  3. The physical world and basic chemistry
  4. Water, electrolytes and body fluids
  5. Acids, bases and pH balance
  6. Pressure, fluids, gases and breathing
  7. Biological molecules and food
  8. Energy in the body
  9. Heat and body temperature
  10. Force, mechanics and biomechanics
  11. Electricity, magnetism and medical equipment
  12. Light and vision
  13. Sound and hearing
  14. Radiation in diagnosis and treatment
  15. Genetics in health and illness
  16. Microbiology
  • Glossary
  • Index

Author biography

Mark Foss and Tony Farine both teach at the School of Nursing, University of Nottingham, having worked for many years as nurses in clinical practice.