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Learning Objectives
Identify reasons why nurses need to maintain competency in performing selected calculations even though technology and pharmacy support relieves nurses of performing calculations in many situations.
Describe selected basic concepts, facts and principles of algebra and mathematics.
Perform calculations correctly using: oFormula (where applicable). oRatio and proportion.
Identify advantages and disadvantages of the different calculation methods: oFormula (where applicable). oRatio and proportion.
Convert correctly between selected units of measure: oWithin the metric system. oBetween United States customary measures and the metric system. oBetween selected cooking measures and the metric system. oBetween Celsius (centigrade) and Fahrenheit temperature scales.