ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|6 pages

Expressing numbers and SI units

chapter 2|7 pages

Homeostasis: keeping the body in balance

chapter 3|39 pages

The physical world and basic chemistry

chapter 4|44 pages

Water, electrolytes and body fluids

chapter 5|22 pages

Acids, bases and pH balance

chapter 6|33 pages

Pressure, fluids, gases and breathing

chapter 7|30 pages

Biological molecules and food

chapter 8|18 pages

Energy in the body

chapter 9|27 pages

Heat and body temperature

chapter 10|24 pages

Force, mechanics and biomechanics

chapter 11|28 pages

Electricity, magnetism and medical equipment

chapter 12|27 pages

Light and Vision

chapter 13|17 pages

Sound and hearing

chapter 14|17 pages

Radiation in diagnosis and treatment

chapter 15|26 pages

Genetics in health and illness

chapter 16|50 pages

Microbiology