UID:
almafu_9959327805302883
Format:
1 online resource (xviii, 252 pages) :
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illustrations
ISBN:
9780470777428
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0470777427
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9780470774410
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047077441X
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9786611319205
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6611319204
Content:
A basic understanding of science and technology is vital to students in modern nursing education. Recognizing that many students have little or no scientific background when they commence their studies, the authors of this book have produced a text written in plain language which is easy to use and non-threatening. This introductory textbook provides nursing students with the essential bioscience they need to complete their nursing studies. The book explains the scientific concepts that are related to all nursing practices and procedures from the simplest to the most advanced. The ability to recognize why things are done the way they are should strengthen confidence in contributing to patient care. Activities and exercises are included in each chapter to encourage enquiry and test understanding, with simple and clear diagrams supporting explanations in the text. At the end of the chapter there are further questions to try, with answers provided. A glossary of terms is provided for quick reference and suggestions for further reading have been included at the end of each chapter. For anyone who has not studied science before this should be an excellent introduction to the key principles of chemistry, physics and biology and how they apply to nursing.
Note:
Cover -- TOC36;Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Homeostasis -- Measurement and units -- Summary -- Review questions -- CH36;Chapter One 8211; Atoms -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Matter -- Atoms -- Elements -- Atomic number and mass number -- Isotopes -- Relative atomic mass -- Electron arrangement -- Compounds -- Chemical equations -- Chemical bonding -- The mole -- Relative formula mass -- Summary -- Review questions -- Further reading -- CH36;Chapter Two 8211; Water and electrolyte balance -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Bonding in water -- Water as a solvent -- Concentrations -- Diffusion and osmosis -- Tonicity of cells -- Filtration -- Electrolyte balance -- Water in the body -- Water balance -- Water regulation -- Dialysis -- Summary -- Review questions -- Further reading -- CH36;Chapter Three 8211; Acids and bases -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Acids -- Bases -- Neutralisation -- Salts -- Strong and weak acids and bases -- The pH scale -- pH of body fluids -- Chemical buffers -- Respiratory regulation of pH -- Renal regulation of pH -- When the balancing act no longer works -- Compensation 8211; systems working together -- Summary -- Review questions -- Further reading -- CH36;Chapter Four 8211; Biomolecules -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Organic chemistry -- Carbohydrates -- Lipids -- Proteins -- Nucleic acids -- Digestion and absorption of biomolecules -- Summary -- Review questions -- Further reading -- CH36;Chapter Five 8211; Cells -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Two cell types -- Viruses and prions -- Cell structure -- Human cell organelles -- Growth of cells and cell division -- Summary -- Review questions -- Further reading -- CH36;Chapter Six 8211; Genetics -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Genes -- Gene inheritance patterns -- Genetic disorders -- Characteristics of single45;gene disorders -- Genetic techniques -- Summary -- Review questions -- Further reading -- CH36;Chapter Seven 8211; Microorganisms -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Microorganisms -- Microorganism structure -- Growth -- Laboratory techniques -- Infection -- Prevention of infection -- Drug45;resistant bacteria -- Summary -- Review questions -- Further reading -- CH36;Chapter Eight 8211; Immunology -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- The immune system -- Innate and adaptive immunity -- Immune system structure -- Defective immune responses -- Applications of the immune system -- Summary -- Review questions -- Further reading -- CH36;Chapter Nine 8211; Fluids 8211; liquids and gases -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Pressure -- Atmospheric pressure -- Liquids -- Blood 8211; pressure44; resistance and flow -- Gases -- Summary -- Review questions -- Further reading -- CH36;Chapter Ten 8211; Nutrition and metabolism -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- T$1.
Additional Edition:
Print version: James, Joyce. Principles of science for nurses. Osney Mead, Oxford ; Malden, MA : Blackwell Science, ©2002 ISBN 0632057696
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780632057696
Language:
English
Keywords:
Nurses Instruction.
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Electronic books.
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Nurses Instruction.
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Electronic books.
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Nurses Instruction.
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Electronic books.
DOI:
10.1002/9780470774410
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9780470774410
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9780470774410
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9780470774410
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