Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Metric System and Measurement. Case Study: Mr. Warren D. Units and Measurements The SI System Unit Prefixes Simple Metric Conversions Chapter 2: Organisation of the Human Body. Case Study: Mrs. Carmel H Structure and Function Typical Human Cell Tissues and Organs Systems of the Body Homeostasis Heat Energy and Homeostasis Chapter 3: The Orthopaedics Ward and the Muscular/Skeletal System. Case Study: Mr. David M Force. Pressure. Force and Movement The Strength of Muscle, Bone & Connective Tissue Bone & Joint Prostheses The Composition of Bone Muscles and Movement Energy in the Body Chapter 4: The General Ward and Client Care: Nutrition and Metabolism: Part 1. Case Study: Mrs. Laurel S. What is a Chemical? Bonding Organic Compounds in the Body Chemical Homeostasis Chapter 5: The General Ward and Client Care: Nutrition and Metabolism: Part 2. Case Study: Ms. Rachel L. Metabolism Enzymes Energy Production in the Body Chapter 6: The Respiratory Ward and Client Care: Interactions Between the Lungs and the Atmosphere. Case Study: Mr. Vern W. Ventilation Solubility of Gases in Liquids Osmosis and Diffusion Air Pollution. Chapter 7: The Renal Unit and Client Care: Body Fluids; Movement and Properties. Case Study: Mrs. Verna B. The Movement of Molecules Into and Out of Cells The Measurement of Strength of Solutions Acids and Bases Clinical Measurements Chapter 8: The Coronary Care Unit: The Circulatory System. Case Study: Mr. Ron J. Blood as a Solution Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis Blood Pressure Factors Affecting Flow Rates of Fluids in Vessels Chapter 9: The Intensive Care Unit: Electricity and Magnetism in the Body. Case Study: Mr. Richard S. Electricity and Magnetism Voltage, Current and Resistance Conductors and Insulator Within the Body The Uses of Electricity and Magnetism Chapter 10: The Sensory Clinics: I; Light and Sound in Nursing. Case Study: Mrs. Janice D. Light and Waves Refraction Eyesight Correction Electromagnetic Waves The Ear and Sound Waves The Medical Applications of Sound Noise Pollution Chapter 11: The Clinics: II; Metabolic Disorders. Case Study: Daniel H DNA and RNA Protein Synthesis Metabolic Dysfunction Principles of Clinical Testing Toxins and Pollutants Chapter 12: The Oncology Ward: Nuclear Radiation and Client Care. Case Study: Mr. James H. The Structure of the Atomic Nucleus; an Introduction to the Strong and Weak Nuclear Forces, Fission, and Isotopes. Nuclear Radiation: Types, Units, Half-life and Dosages The Effects of Nuclear Radiation on Living Tissue The Uses of Nuclear Radiation Index. (NOTE: All chapters end with a Glossary and End of Chapter Questions.)