As healthcare professionals, you will encounter numbers in a wide variety of situations in practice, whether in calculating drug dosages or in other areas crucial to patient safety. This book will be an invaluable resource to support your learning of essential numeracy skills for clinical practice. With illustrations from across a range of healthcare contexts, you will learn step by step methods to solve realistic calculations. This book will be a useful tool to help you conquer the essential skills required in healthcare practice, as well as a support during revision for numeracy tests. Key features include: * Worked examples demonstrate the steps involved in different types of calculations * 'Good practice point' boxes highlight information to help to improve your skills and ensure you are a safe and competent practitioner * Clinical charts, prescription labels and diagrams illustrate patient scenarios An essential, practical textbook for all students and healthcare practitioners using numeracy in their clinical practice, including nurses, midwives, health visitors and operating department practitioners, this book is also suitable as a primer for pharmacy students and non-medical prescribers. The material in this book is also available in McGraw-Hill ConnectTM which gives you different ways to learn and practice your skills. McGraw-Hill Connect is a digital teaching and learning environment that improves performance over a variety of critical outcomes. It is easy to use and proven effective. SmartBookTM is the first and only adaptive reading experience available today and is fuelled by LearnSmartTM - which is the most widely used and intelligent adaptive learning resource that is proven to strengthen memory recall, improve course retention and boost grades. To access Connect with SmartBook for 360 days, use the Connect code printed inside the book front cover.

"This book provides extensive coverage of each of the human body systems. It relates pathophysiology to the clinical environment, relevant investigations and treatments for disease. A useful text for both newly qualified and student nurses." Amy Hutchinson, Student Nurse, University of Ulster, UK "From a nursing student perspective this book is excellent... It is laid out very well allowing the reader to learn individual body systems in manageable chunks. The chapters are well introduced and include pointers to useful learning resources and background reading... and the answers are concise yet contain enough detail to ensure readability and retention of detail. Every nursing student should have this book." Conor Hamilton, Student, Queen's University Belfast "As a student nurse I am always looking for ways to enhance my learning and this book provides an excellent resource for this purpose. Working on the wards and desperately trying to recall all the physiology knowledge you are taught at university is not always easy… Nurses! Test yourself in Pathophysiology has been invaluable to my being able to remember the information. These bite-size chapters will be extremely useful if you need to revise pathophysiology for an exam, or when preparing for a particular placement. This book will make an excellent investment for a student at any stage in their course." Sarah Galloway, Student Nurse, University of Wolverhampton, UK "This book contains a substantial bank of questions which will prove very useful to any enthusiastic student wishing to actively learn and revise pathophysiology. The simple structure and expanded answers provide effective feedback, adding value and support for learning. The book will be a useful partner to support many of the pathophysiology textbooks currently available. It should be included on recommended reading lists for students. It will also find a useful place in support of teaching and professional development." Jim Jolly, Head of Academic Unit for Long Term Conditions, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, UK "This book will be a helpful tool for all student nurses (regardless of branch), newly qualified nurses and nurses returning to practice. The language used in the book is easy to understand and I found the layout to be very user friendly and ideal for revising. I would recommend this book to all my colleagues." Colette Seddon, Student Nurse, University of Bedfordshire, UK Looking for a quick and effective way to revise and test your knowledge? This handy book is the essential self-test resource to help nurses revise and prepare for their pathophysiology exams. The book covers a broad range of conditions common to nursing practice including pneumonia, diabetes, asthma, eczema and more. The book includes over 300 questions and 70 glossary terms in total, and each chapter has: - Multiple choice questions - True or false questions - Labelling exercises - Fill in the blank questions The book includes chapters on: - Integumentary system - Musculoskeletal system - Nervous system - Endocrine system - Cardiovascular system - Respiratory system - Digestive system - Urinary system - Reproductive system Written by lecturers at one of the UK's top nursing schools, this test book is sure to help you improve your results – and tackle your exams with confidence!

Nurses! Test Yourself in Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd Edition, has been fully revised and updated, with new and expanded features, to remain the essential self-test resource for nurses studying basic anatomy and physiology and preparing for exams. This book includes over 500 questions, each with fully explained answers. These include: *50 A&P illustrations and puzzle grids *Over 200 glossary terms *Multiple choice questions *True or false questions *Labelling exercises *Match the terms *Fill in the blank questions Each main body system has its own chapter, so you can get in depth practice for your exams. Body systems covered include: *Integumentary system *Musculoskeletal system *Nervous system *Endocrine system *Cardiovascular system *Respiratory system *Digestive system *Urinary system *Immune and lymphatic system *Male & female reproductive system Self-testing is an effective activity in improving active learning. This book will help nursing students with their learning and recall in a subject they often report to find difficult. Covering all the main topics relevant to nursing and including varied exercises, this book will prove be an effective aid alongside standard textbooks for any student studying anatomy and physiology. Dr Jim Jolly Lecturer School of Healthcare University of Leeds. This book is an excellent resource for students and their teachers as it complements all core anatomy and physiology text books and curricula no matter how the content is sequenced. The book covers all of the main systems in the body along with the fundamentals underpinning students' understanding of core concepts in physiology. The use of a self-assessment approach stimulates students to actively engage with the material while they self-correct and learn. The book is a gift to all nursing students revising for examinations that assess the anatomy and physiology component of their programme. I highly recommend this book. Dr. Margarita Corry, Registered Nurse Teacher and Academic, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin. Katherine Rogers is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's University Belfast, UK. Bill Scott is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Biomedicine at Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Ireland.

"This book is a must have for the nursing student and practicing nurse to assist with medication management." Fiona Timmins, Professor of Nursing, Dean of Nursing and Head of School, University College Dublin, Ireland "I would highly recommend this book as a structured, systematic way to improve confidence and competence in essential calculation skills for all nursing students!" Charlotte Davies, Lecturer in Adult Nursing, Faculty of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, UK "This book should be a fundamental part of any reading list for all future students to build knowledge and confidence with Nursing calculations." Helen Noonan, Lecturer in Adult Nursing, University of Hull, UK Nurses! Test Yourself in Essential Calculation Skills, 2nd Edition is designed to help your overcome your fears and strengthen your calculation skills for clinical practice. With 500 brand new test yourself questions, this new text can be used in isolation or to complement the first edition of Nurses! Test Yourself in Essential Calculation Skills to boost your understanding of key calculation skills. In this edition you will find: - 4 diagnostic tests designed to help you identify areas of concern - Case studies to look at scenarios that require multiple calculations - 16 chapters on basic calculation skills and common calculation processes - Up to date content aligning with NMC requirements and guidelines for nurse training Split into handy sub-sections and with an easy-to-use conversion table, the book has clear step by step guides and worked examples to help you gain the confidence to master more complex processes. Written by lecturers from the UK's leading nursing schools and aligning with NMC guidelines; this is the ideal revision tool to help you improve your results and tackle calculations with confidence! Katherine M. A. Rogers is a senior lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's University Belfast, UK. William N. Scott is a senior lecturer and Researcher in Biomedicine at Atlantic Technological University, Ireland.

Can human beings be free and responsible if there is a God? Anselm of Canterbury, the first Christian philosopher to propose that human beings have a really robust free will, offers viable answers to questions which have plagued religious people for at least two thousand years: If divine grace cannot be merited and is necessary to save fallen humanity, how can there be any decisive role for individual free choice to play? If God knows today what you are going to choose tomorrow, then when tomorrow comes you have to choose what God foreknew, so how can your choice be free? If human beings must have the option to choose between good and evil in order to be morally responsible, must God be able to choose evil? Anselm answers these questions with a sophisticated theory of free will which defends both human freedom and the sovereignty and goodness of God.

Nurses! Test Yourself in Pharmacology is the essential self-test resource for student nurses studying pharmacology and preparing for exams. This book covers key pharmacology topics such as drug interactions and safe drug administration. There are over 300 questions in total, each with fully explained answers and 45 glossary terms. Each chapter includes drug summary diagrams as well as: Multiple choice questionsTrue or false questionsLabelling exercises Fill in the blank questions Match the terms questions Organised by different body systems, the book includes chapters on: Integumentary system Musculoskeletal system Nervous system Endocrine system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Digestive system Urinary system Written by a lecturer at one of the UK's top nursing schools, this test book is designed to help you improve your results and tackle your exams with confidence!"This is an excellent book. I am happy to recommend this book to undergraduate nursing students, all students undertaking the Non-medical Independent and Supplementary prescribing programme as well as to prescribing practitioners." Barbara V. Novak, Senior Lecturer and Education Lead for NM Independent and Supplementary Prescribing, City University, UK

""This book is set out in a logical and progressive style allowing students to access required chapters with ease. The test yourself questions allow for a number of different learning styles and will prove an invaluable aid for both learning and revision for paramedic students."
Mark Millins, Senior Lecturer Paramedic Science, Teesside University, UK

"I found this to be a highly beneficial and interesting resource to test my own knowledge of the basics and the underlying anatomy and physiology of body systems. I would recommend this text to all student Paramedics whilst in the learning phase."
Gemma Chapman, Student Paramedic, Brighton University, UK.

Paramedics Test yourself in Anatomy and Physiology" is the essential self-test resource to help paramedics revise and excel in their anatomy and physiology modules and exams.

Crammed full of over "400 questions," this unique book also includes fully explained answers and explanations to help consolidate learning as you test yourself using: Anatomy artwork Multiple choice questions True or false questions Fill in the blank questions Labelling exercises An extensive glossary explains all the key terms Each main body system has its own chapter, so you can get in depth practice for your exams. Body systems covered include: Integumentary system Nervous system and special senses Cardiovascular system Digestive system Immune and lymphatic systems Musculoskeletal system Endocrine system Respiratory system Urinary system Reproductive systems

""This book will be of great benefit to student nurses. Following the clear, step by step guides and worked examples will enable you to quickly develop the confidence to master more complex processes. It will also be an invaluable resource for mentors supporting students."
Dorothy Adam, Lecturer, The Robert Gordon University, UK

"This book is a fundamental companion for all nurses wanting to become more proficient at medication calculations. The book is designed to find areas for improvements through a series of tests that start with a basic calculation review. Working through the book will help you to build confidence in the clinical environment."
James Pearson-Jenkins, Senior Lecturer of Adult Acute Nursing, University of Wolverhampton, UK

"This book is a useful tool for all nurses. I would recommend it for nursing staff undertaking intravenous or other medication management courses/ modules. It would also benefit nurses who have to undertake calculations tests as part of their new post or ongoing development."
Amy Hutchinson, Student Nurse, University of Ulster, UK

"Through simple examples, exercises and gradual progression, this book will help to remove the anxiety often associated with the arithmetic involved in drug calculations commonly encountered in clinical practice. The book will be of use to pre-registration and registered nurses alike. It provides an opportunity for both self assessment and practice, as such it will be a useful tool for improving confidence, competence and patient safety in a critical skill."
Jim Jolly, Head of Academic Unit for Long Term Conditions, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, UK

" Looking for a quick and effective way to revise key points and test your knowledge?

Calculation exams can intimidate many nurses. This handy book is designed to help you conquer your fears and strengthen your calculation skills.

With more than 500 test questions in total, the book includes: 4 diagnostic tests so you can assess strengths and weaknesses 11 chapters on basic calculation skills 4 chapters on applied clinical calculations including injections, intravenous and paediatric drugs Quick reference tables of common units, formulae and times tables There are also chapters on the most common drug administrations used in nursing including: intravenous infusions, oral medication, injections, parenteral nutrition and paediatric drugs and the book shows you how to use calculations in clinical settings.

Written by lecturers at one of the UK's top nursing schools, this test book is sure to help you improve your results - and tackle calculations with confidence

""Many Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) textbooks have been written, most of them are limited by the absence of a significant bank of self test material. This book fills that space by providing the student engaged in active learning opportunities to assess their learning in all the core areas of A&P. The explanatory feedback material following answers to the test questions is excellent. Now the student has a resource that actually guides them towards success. It will complement any course that includes introductory A&P. This book will be a very useful partner to any student new to the subject that is motivated to learn and do well."
Jim Jolly, Head of Academic Unit for Long Term Conditions, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, UK

"This book will be of great benefit to student nurses revising for exams as well as registered nurses wishing to refresh their memory. The authors have a good awareness of the areas where students struggle, and have focused special attention on those."
Dorothy Adam, Lecturer, The Robert Gordon University, UK

"This book is the perfect companion to help nurses explore their own understanding of this key subject. Students and newly qualified nurses alike will find the different kinds of tests a valuable revision aid."
James Pearson-Jenkins, Senior Lecturer of Adult Acute Nursing, University of Wolverhampton, UK

"This text is ideal for revision purposes or as a refresher for the basic workings of the human body. The book will help to build the foundations for learning the pathophysiology behind the body systems." Amy Hutchinson, Student Nurse, University of Ulster, UK

"An excellent book which I would recommend to all nursing students studying Human Life Sciences or Anatomy and Physiology. This is a really useful book to learn and revise from; each section summarises the essential points and then tests your knowledge... I wish I had had this book prior to my first exam "
Karen Stewart, Student Nurse, Queen's University Belfast"

Looking for a quick and effective way to revise and test your knowledge?

This handy book is the essential self-test resource for nurses studying basic anatomy & physiology and preparing for exams.

This book includes over 450 questions in total, each with fully explained answers. These include: 45 A&P illustrations 180 glossary terms Multiple choice questions True or false questions Labelling exercises Fill in the blank questions Each main body system has its own chapter, so you can get in depth practice for your exams. Body systems covered include: Integumentary system Musculoskeletal system Nervous system Endocrine system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Digestive system Urinary system Immune and lymphatic system Reproductive system Written by lecturers at one of the UK's top nursing schools, this test book is designed to help you improve your results - and tackle your exams with confidence

""This charming little book offers students and professionals alike a chance to review their knowledge of pathophysiology in a simple and easy to use manner ... It summarises all key areas and offers the reader a quick questions and answers book which is unique in the paramedic literature world. A fantastic book."
Ruth Lambert, Qualified Paramedic, UK"

"Paramedics Test yourself in Pathophysiology" is the essential self-test resource to help paramedics revise and excel in their pathophysiology modules and exams. With over 250 questions, 60 glossary terms, fully explained answers and explanations, this book covers the most common presentations seen in the paramedic practice, accessible through: Multiple choice questions True or false questions Fill in the blank questions Labelling exercises An extensive glossary explains all the key terms and disease names Each main body system has its own chapter, so you can get in depth practice for your exams. Body systems covered include: Integumentary system Nervous system and special senses Cardiovascular system Digestive system Inflammation, infection and immunity Musculoskeletal system Endocrine system Respiratory system Urinary system Reproductive systems

""This book provides extensive coverage of each of the human body systems. It relates pathophysiology to the clinical environment, relevant investigations and treatments for disease. A useful text for both newly qualified and student nurses."
Amy Hutchinson, Student Nurse, University of Ulster, UK

"From a nursing student perspective this book is excellent... It is laid out very well allowing the reader to learn individual body systems in manageable chunks. The chapters are well introduced and include pointers to useful learning resources and background reading... and the answers are concise yet contain enough detail to ensure readability and retention of detail. Every nursing student should have this book."
Conor Hamilton, Student, Queen's University Belfast

"As a student nurse I am always looking for ways to enhance my learning and this book provides an excellent resource for this purpose. Working on the wards and desperately trying to recall all the physiology knowledge you are taught at university is not always easy... Nurses Test yourself in Pathophysiology has been invaluable to my being able to remember the information. These bite-size chapters will be extremely useful if you need to revise pathophysiology for an exam, or when preparing for a particular placement. This book will make an excellent investment for a student at any stage in their course."
Sarah Galloway, Student Nurse, University of Wolverhampton, UK

"This book contains a substantial bank of questions which will prove very useful to any enthusiastic student wishing to actively learn and revise pathophysiology. The simple structure and expanded answers provide effective feedback, adding value and support for learning. The book will be a useful partner to support many of the pathophysiology textbooks currently available. It should be included on recommended reading lists for students. It will also find a useful place in support of teaching and professional development."
Jim Jolly, Head of Academic Unit for Long Term Conditions, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, UK

"This book will be a helpful tool for all student nurses (regardless of branch), newly qualified nurses and nurses returning to practice. The language used in the book is easy to understand and I found the layout to be very user friendly and ideal for revising. I would recommend this book to all my colleagues."
Colette Seddon, Student Nurse, University of Bedfordshire, UK"

Looking for a quick and effective way to revise and test your knowledge?

This handy book is the essential self-test resource to help nurses revise and prepare for their pathophysiology exams.

The book covers a broad range of conditions common to nursing practice including pneumonia, diabetes, asthma, eczema and more. The book includes over 300 questions and 70 glossary terms in total, and each chapter has: Multiple choice questions True or false questions Labelling exercises Fill in the blank questions The book includes chapters on: Integumentary system Musculoskeletal system Nervous system Endocrine system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Digestive system Urinary system Reproductive system Written by lecturers at one of the UK's top nursing schools, this test book is sure to help you improve your results - and tackle your exams with confidence

This text is a manual of practical instructions for students who are or would like to practice the path of Mahamudra in meditation. "Mahamudra" refers to a path to enlightenment taught by the Buddha and transmitted through the spiritual lineage of Tilopa, Naropa, Marpa, and Milarepa. Gampopa, a disciple of Milarepa who lived in the eleventh century, brought together these teachings of the Buddha into one five-fold path consisting of an enlightened motivation, deity yoga, guru yoga, mahamudra, and proper dedication, to which his main disciple, Pakmo Druba, gave the name "The Profound Five-Fold Path of Mahamudra."
Jigten Sumgon, the successor of Pakmo Druba, founded the Drikung Kagyu order and taught Mahamudra extensively.
The fifteenth successor of Jugten Sumgon, Kunga Rinchen, known for the directness and clarity of his teachings, composed the text "Clarifying the Jewel Rosary of the Profound Five-Fold Path."