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Learn about the human body from the inside out Some people think that knowing about what goes on inside the human body can sap life of its mystery--which is too bad for them. Anybody who's ever taken a peak under the hood knows that the human body, and all its various structures and functions, is a realm of awe-inspiring complexity and countless wonders. The dizzying dance of molecule, cell, tissue, organ, muscle, sinew, and bone that we call life can be a thing of breathtaking beauty and humbling perfection. Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies combines anatomical terminology and function so you'll learn not only names and terms but also gain an understanding of how the human body works. Whether you're a student, an aspiring medical, healthcare or fitness professional, or just someone who's curious about the human body and how it works, this book offers you a fun, easy way to get a handle on the basics of anatomy and physiology. Understand the meaning of terms in anatomy and physiology Get to know the body's anatomical structures--from head to toe Explore the body's systems and how they interact to keep us alive Gain insight into how the structures and systems function in sickness and health Written in plain English and packed with beautiful illustrations, Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies is your guide to a fantastic voyage of the human body.

Units of Measure and Conversions -- Abbreviations, Prescriptions, and Drug Label Components -- Oral Medications -- Injectable Medications – Insulin -- Concentration, Reconstitution, and Dilution -- Intravenous therapy -- Intake & Output – Pediatrics – Maternity -- Critical Care.

Psychiatric Nurse Squad card game

Nutrition Nurse Squad card game

Health Assessment Nurse Squad card game

Fundamentals Nurse Squad card game

Maternity Nurse Squad card game

Medical-Surgical Nurse Squad card game

Pharmacology Nurse Squad card game

Pediatrics Nurse Squad card game

Take the intimidation out of medical terminology  Every job in the medical field needs some background in medical terminology. From the check-in desk to the doctor to the pharmaceutical sales rep, and everyone around and in between, healthcare professionals and those in adjacent fields use a common and consistent vocabulary to improve quality, safety, and efficiency.  Medical Terminology For Dummies is a powerful resource for current and prospective healthcare professionals. It provides different ways to memorize the words and their meanings, including ideas for study materials, flash cards, quizzes, mind maps, and games. Plus, you'll discover how to identify, pronounce, define, and apply words in proper context. Grasp the standardized language of medicine Find the easiest way to remember tongue-twisting terms Benefit from lots of definitions and examples Understand, retain, and put this knowledge to use If you're one of the millions of professionals hoping to succeed in this booming field, this book gets you talking the talk so you can walk the walk!

A collection of images, mnemonics, and cartoons to assist nursing faculty to present critical information in a memory enhancing format. Helps nursing students and practicing nurses to remember critical information by association with images and mnemonics. Images are presented with one idea or concept per page.