Principles of Science for Nurses

Description

This very basic textbook aims to provide nursing students with the essential bioscience they will need to complete their Common Foundation Programme. The book will explore the relevant basic scientific principles, apply these principles to clinical situations and then ask review questions. For anyone who has not studied science before this will be an excellent introduction to the key concepts of chemistry, physics and biology, as applied to nursing.Content: Chapter One Atoms (pages 1–18): Chapter Two Water and Electrolyte Balance (pages 19–39): Chapter Three Acids and Bases (pages 40–57): Chapter Four Biomolecules (pages 58–76): Chapter Five Cells (pages 77–91): Chapter Six Genetics (pages 92–108): Chapter Seven Microorganisms (pages 109–123): Chapter Eight Immunology (pages 124–136): Chapter Nine Fluids ? Liquids and Gases (pages 137–156): Chapter Ten Nutrition and Metabolism (pages 157–176): Chapter Eleven Electromagnetic radiation (pages 177–190): Chapter Twelve Temperature and Heat (pages 191–201): Chapter Thirteen Forces and Mechanics (pages 202–212): Chapter Fourteen Electricity (pages 213–227):