Science in Nursing and Health Care (2^nd Ed.)

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, its 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. Its packed with applications and real-life examples that show how relevant a good understanding of science is to your everyday practice.

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