Description
Outstanding features . . .
• Each chapter opens with an outline, objectives, and key terms.
• Key terms, highlighted within the text, are listed and defined in the glossary.
• “Margin problems” and practice problem sets provide the chance to gain immediate proficiency.
• Laboratory exercises and review problems allow students to apply what they’ve learned and assess their understanding and progress.
• A special calculator icon signals explanations of calculator use for a particular mathematical function.
• Study hints—“Keys to Success”—offer practical suggestions and guidance for maximizing achievement.
• The workbook design enables users to solve problems and take notes directly on the pages.
A Review of Fractions / A Review of Decimal Numbers / Working with Percents / A Review of Solving Algebraic Equations / Ratio and Proportions
2. Measurements
Measurements in General / Scientific Notation / Significant Figures and Rounding / The International System of Weights and Measures / Temperature Scales
3. Dilutions
Introduction to the Dilution Ratio / Concentration of Dilutions / Dilution Series / Independent Dilution Series / Dependent Dilution Series / Dilution Correction Factors
4. Solutions
Introduction to Solutions / Preparation of Solutions Using Parts / Preparation of Solutions Using Percent Concentrations / Preparation of Solutions Using Molarity / Preparation of Solutions Using Normality / Preparation of Solutions Using Specific Gravity / Preparation of Solutions Using Prepared Stock Solutions / Converting between Expressions of Concentration
5. Logarithms, pH, and Ionic Solutions
Introduction to Logarithms / Antilogarithms / Ionic Solutions / pH and pOH / Acid–Base Relationships and Buffer Systems
6. Graphs and Graphing
Introduction to Graphs and Graphing / Constructing Graphs / Interpreting Graphs / Semi-Log Graphs / Applications of Graphs: Standard Curves
7. Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis Mathematics
Introduction to Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis Mathematics / Lipid Calculations / Calculations Associated with Plasma and Serum Proteins / Calculations Associated with Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins / Bilirubin Calculations / Calculations Associated with Renal Function Tests and Urine / Calculations of Osmolality and Electrolytes / Calculations Associated with Serum Iron / Calculations for Acid–Base Balance and Acid–Base Disorders / Thyroid Calculations
8. Hematology Mathematics
Introduction to Hematology Mathematics / Manual Blood Cell Counts / Correcting White Blood Cell Counts for Nucleated Red Blood Cells / Absolute White Blood Cell Counts / Reticulocyte Counts / Red Blood Cell Indices
9. Statistics and Quality Control
Introduction to Basic Statistical Terminology / Fundamentals of Descriptive Statistics / Variation / Normal Distributions / Control Charts and Westgard Rules
Appendix A: Commonly Used Calculator Keys
Appendix B: Metric (SI) Prefix Values and Abbreviations and Common Laboratory Measurement Units (Metric or SI) and Their Abbreviations
Appendix C: Periodic Table of the Elements
Appendix D: Table of Atomic Masses (Weights) Based on Carbon-12
Appendix E: Names and Valences of Common Ions
Appendix F: Optical Density/Transmission Table
Appendix G: Percent Error Formula for Calibrating Pipettes
Appendix H: Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF) Calculation
Appendix I: Body Surface Area Nomogram
Appendix J: Siggaard-Andersen Alignment Nomogram
Appendix K: The Apothecary System
Glossary
Answer Key
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