FHM100
Syllabus
Spring 2008
Organization / MadisonvilleCommunity College
Course Prefix, Number, Section, PS Class # / 100FHM
Credits / 2
Instructor / Elaine Terry Linda Thomas
Instructor's E-mail Address /
Course/Faculty Website /
Office Number / Terry-123 and Thomas-122
Campus / MadisonvilleCommunity College - Health Campus
Address / 750 N Laffoon Street
City/State/Zip / Madisonville, KY42431
Office Hours / Daily 8 - 9 AM and 3 - 4:30 PM or by appointment
Office Phone / Terry- 270-824-1798 Thomas- 270-824-1784
Beginning Date / 01/14/2007
Meeting Times/Location / Tuesday and Thursday 11 AM - 12 PM
Auditorium, Hatley Bldg. - Health Campus
Official Course Description
This course is designed to provide a review of basic mathematic skills, a thorough knowledge of the systems of measurement and conversion, and application skills to perform dosage calculations.
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Required Text
Mulholland, Joyce M. .The Nurse, The Math, The Meds: Drug Calculations Using Dimensional Analysis.Mosby Elsevier.2007.Edition: 1st.Pages: 618.ISBN: 0-323-03031-9.Source:MadisonvilleCommunity College Bookstore.
General Education Competencies
A. / Think Critically
Make connections in learning across the disciplines and draw logical conclusions.
Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and/or integrating a variety of materials.
Use mathematics to organize, analyze, and synthesize data to solve a problem.
Course Competencies
1. / (KCTCS) Perform conversions with accuracy interchanging apothecary, metric, and household systems.
2. / Add, subtract, multiply, cancel, divide, and reduce simple, mixed, and improper fractions.
3. / Convert fractions to decimal numbers.
4. / Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimal numbers.
5. / Insert leading zeros and eliminate trailing zeros.
6. / Convert fractions, decimals, and percents.
7. / Interpret and calculate values of bases and exponents.
8. / Convert Arabic and Roman numerals.
9. / Examine a problem to identify the desired units for the answer.
10. / Examine a problem to identify the units on hand that need to be converted.
11. / Select and orient appropriate conversion formulas.
12. / Analyze the dimensional analysis (DA) setup to determine whether it will yield the desire answer units.
13. / Solve basic math and simple metric medication equations using DA and units and number cancellation.
14. / Memorize the units of metric measurement used in medication orders.
15. / State equivalent values of weight (mass) and volume used in metric dose calculations: micrograms, milligrams, grams, kilograms, milliliters, and liters.
16. / Use approved abbreviations for metric units.
17. / Distinguish metric, household, and apothecary measurements.
18. / Calculate basic metric oral medication problems using mental arithmetic and decimal placement.
19. / Verify metric conversions using dimensional analysis.
20. / (KCTCS) Perform steps in dosage calculations of oral and parenteral medications.
21. / Interpret medication orders and labels.
22. / Identify abbreviations that cannot be used for handwritten medical records.
23. / Describe the data from the order and label that must be entered in all medication calculations.
24. / Interpret medication Administration Records. (MARS)
25. / Identify patient rights.
26. / Read and write time using the 24-hour clock.
27. / Calculate medication dosage based on information on labels.
28. / Estimate, calculate, and evaluate a variety of solid and liquid medication doses.
29. / Calculate dosages for liquid medications to the nearest tenth of a milliliter.
30. / Measure oral liquids in a calibrated measuring cup.
31. / Calculate dosages for liquid medications to the nearest tenth of a milliliter.
32. / Measure syringe volumes in 3 and 5 mL syringes.
33. / Calculate and evaluate safe dose ranges (SDR) for medication doses.
34. / State the total volume capacity for various syringes.
35. / Differentiate the calibrations for various syringe sizes per milliliter.
36. / State the lowest and nearest measurable dose for syringes.
37. / Select the appropriate syringe size for stated volumes.
38. / Draw a vertical line through an accurate dose on a syringe.
39. / Select the appropriate syringe for selected purposes.
40. / Identify safety principles related to syringes and needles.
41. / Define needle gauge and three criteria for needle selection.
42. / Interpret directions for dilution of reconstituted medications.
43. / Select the appropriate concentration to prepare for the ordered dose.
44. / Calculate doses for reconstituted medications using DA equations.
45. / Identify appropriate notation on reconstituted multidose mediation labels.
46. / Interpret directions for safe storage for reconstituted medications.
47. / Calculate and measure intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular doses.
48. / Calculate and combine doses for two medications to be mixed in one syringe to the nearest measurable dose.
49. / Identify safety hazards of injectable medications.
50. / (KCTCS) Perform IV therapy calculations.
51. / Interpret basic intravenous (IV) solution orders for peripheral infusion.
52. / Identify contents of commonly ordered IV fluids.
53. / Identify average flow rates for adults who are NPO and the general rationale for variations.
54. / Estimate, calculate, and verify flow rates for intermittent and continuous IV solutions on gravity and electronic devices.
55. / Calculate grams of dextrose and sodium in IV fluids.
56. / Estimate and calculate the duration of flow for IV solutions in hours and minutes.
57. / Identify patient safety assessments related to IV solution therapy.
58. / Calculate infusion flow rates for a variety of units of measurements.
59. / Confirm IV medication orders with safe dose range criteria.
60. / Calculate schedules for manual IV direct push medications.
61. / Calculate the parameters of flow rates for titrated IV infusions.
62. / State the difference between central venous lines and peripheral venous lies.
63. / Calculate the calories in selected IV solutions.
64. / State the general purpose and contents of hyperalimentation (TPN) formulas.
65. / Identify patient safety issues for the administration of IV medications.
66. / Define terms related to tests and treatment for patients receiving medications for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
67. / Identify risks of look-alike generic oral antidiabetic products.
68. / Contrast the various insulin products by onset of activity.
69. / Calculate and titrate subcutaneous and IV insulin dosages based on blood glucose levels.
70. / Evaluate blood glucose levels for prescribed insulin administration.
71. / Select the appropriate syringe and measure syringe doses for subcutaneous insulin administration.
72. / Identify the most common adverse effect of insulin therapy.
73. / Define hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
74. / Identify causes of, risks of, and nutrients needed by hypoglycemia.
75. / Identify critical patient safety issues related to antidiabetic medications and blood glucose levels.
76. / Differentiate oral and parenteral anticoagulant agents and related tests.
77. / Calculate doses for oral and parenteral anticoagulant agents.
78. / Evaluate and titrate anticoagulant doses based upon relevant laboratory tests.
79. / Identify antidotes for anticoagulant therapy.
80. / Identify critical patient safety issues related to anticoagulant therapy.
81. / (KCTCS) Perform steps in pediatric dosage calculations.
82. / Evaluate orders for minimum and maximum pediatric SDR doses
83. / Calculate pediatric weight based doses for oral and parenteral routes.
84. / Calculate pediatric doses based on body surface area.
85. / Calculate flow rates for IV volume-control devices.
86. / State measures to prevent medication errors for pediatric patients.
Grading Information
Grading Rationale
Grades will be figured as 4 examinations to average 60%, quizzes and assignment to average 20%, and the final exam to average 20%. Students are encouraged to keep a personal record of all grades and to schedule an appointment with the instructor to discuss grade and/or progress within this course.
A / 92% - 100%
B / 82% - 91%
C / 76% - 81%
D / 65% - 75%
E / 64% or below
Guidelines for Success
ADA Policy
If you have a documented disability and need any type of accommodation, you are required to register with the Disability Resource Coordinator. Contact Valerie Wolfe, Disability Resource Coordinator, in Room 112 of the LRC building or at (270) 824-1708. The Disability Resources Office provides accommodations for students with permanent or temporary documented disabilities. This includes, but is not limited to, students with physical or psychological disabilities, learning disabilities, ADD, ADHD, and other health problems.
Attendance Policy
Attendance and participation in all learning experiences is essential for achieving an appropriate knowledge base and is necessary for success in the nursing program. Attendance is expected in lectures, campus labs, clinical experiences, and all other assigned activities.
Absence Policy
The decision to attend nursing school is a choice of the student. The curriculum is intensive and absences are detrimental to the student's performance and progress. The student who has made this decision must choose to make his/her education a priority. Work schedules and outside appointments should not conflict with the course schedule signed up for and agreed to by the student. Child care provisions should be made in advance. Illness in children is common, should be anticipated, and care for the ill child should be pre-arranged.
Lecture Absences
1.Lecture attendance is expected, and attendance will be taken. Students may not sign in other students. It is the student's responsibility to sign in, and failure to do so will be counted as an absence.
2.Any student who is absent from more than 5 hours of lecture will have 1 point deducted from his or her final course grade for each additional hour missed. Students arriving late, or leaving before lecture is completed will not be given credit for attendance.
3.Instructors will close the door at the beginning of each class period and tardy students will not be permitted to enter until the next break.
4.The nursing faculty reserves the right to deal individually with students in the event of an emergency or catastrophic occurrence, or unforeseeable and insurmountable situation.
Late/Make-up Work Policy
*It is the student's responsibility to keep abreast of assignments due. The faculty will not remind the student of the work due. An unsatisfactory grade may be given to work not submitted on time.
*Instructions and criteria to follow will be given for all assignments. The student nurse must follow directions. An unsatisfactory grade may be given for work not completed as specified.
All written assignments must follow the criteria provided and must be legible. Typed is preferred.
Correct grammar and spelling is expected. Written work will be considered unsatisfactory if it has three or more spelling or punctuation errors; if there is a combination of five or more spelling and punctuation errors; is illegible; or if instructions are not followed. Competency in written and verbal communication must be demonstrated. If excessive unsatisfactory work is submitted, or communication or literacy competency is not exhibited, the student will be required to meet with the Nursing faculty for evaluation and intervention planning.
Written work is expected to be turned in on time. Early submission of work is encouraged. It is the faculty member's prerogative not to accept work submitted past the due date. Points will be subtracted for late, incomplete, or unsatisfactory work at the discretion of the instructor.
1. All quizzes and tests will be graded as a 0 for a No Call/No Show Days.
2. If an exam is scheduled on the day you return to class you are expected to take the exam on that day. If an exam was given on the day of your absence, it is to be made up on your FIRST day back at school or at the convenience of your instructor. FIVE POINTS will be automatically deducted from the score of any make-up exam. It is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor to schedule make-up exams. Exams will cover the same material other students were tested over, but may not be the same exam.
3. If an exam or quiz has already started, the student will not be allowed to enter the room and a make-up exam or quiz will be given.
Classroom Courtesy
* Professional and respectful behavior is required toward faculty, staff, and peers.
* Regular breaks are given during the classroom presentations. Meeting personal needs such as going to the bathroom should be taken care of during break and at lunch.
* Students are to be awake, attentive, and courteous at all times. Smoking, eating, chewing gum is only allowed during break in designated areas at the school and affiliated agencies.
* Students are encouraged to take notes. Tape recorders are allowed only at the discretion of the Instructor. Tape recorders, Cameras, Cell phones or any digital recording device are not allowed in the clinical areas.
* Required textbooks, needed supplies, etc., must be available for all classes. Borrowing from other students is to be avoided.
* Students are not to look up answers in books while others are still testing and may be asked to leave the testing area when they have completed their exam.
* Outside reading material is not allowed in the department. Free time should be utilized for reviewing subject matter currently being studied.
* Recreational items are not allowed during lecture. Items include but are not limited to: knitting, sewing, crossword puzzles, etc.
* Students are not to receive or make telephone calls during class or clinical hours. In case an EMERGENCY arises in which a student needs to be contacted, a call may be made to the nursing secretary at 824-1751 or 824-1807, or the clinical site and the student will be notified immediately. Students should keep family members and responsible parties notified of their schedules and locations. Students are not to use the telephones in the classroom or lab for personal calls. ALL BEEPERS AND/OR CELL PHONES ARE TO REMAIN OFF DURING CLASS AND OR CLINICAL HOURS.
* Due to extreme variations in individual temperatures, students who get cold easily are advised to bring sweaters or jackets as temperatures cannot be changed to accommodate everyone's needs.
Withdrawal Policy
If a student terminates his or her connection with the college; it is the student's responsibility to obtain the appropriate signatures on a withdrawal form. Students must contact the Program Coordinator for a conference prior to leaving. Students may withdraw from a class at their discretion with a "W" prior to the completion of the eighth week of classes. This date is - November 10, 2007. The last day for a student, at the discretion of the instructor, to officially withdraw from a class and receive a grade of "W" is December 8, 2007.
Homework Help Online
Tutor.com is a free online tutoring service that can be accessed through MadisonvilleCommunity College's homepage. Go to Select "Current Students" and look at the list under "Academics." In the list you will click "Online tutoring" (Live Homework Help). This will take you to the service which is available from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. seven days a week. Tutor.com provides services from grades 4 to college.
Student Code of Conduct
You can locate the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Student Code of Conduct at
Writing
To satisfy the general education requirement of writing across the curriculum, "Instructors in all courses are expected to call attention to proper English usage and may penalize for errors and/or require the rewriting of papers which do not meet acceptable standards in English." (Senate Rules, Section V, 2.3.3)
Web Enhanced Course Guidelines
This course will be Web-enhanced. All students will be required to access the course website through the KCTCS Blackboard website, The course website will be utilized for lecture content, assignments, and posting of grades. All students enrolled in this course have been issued a MadisonvilleCommunity College email address. Students are encouraged to check their email and the course website frequently for updated information. To access your online courses or any KCTCS web enhanced course through the Blackboard 7.1 website, you will need to use a special unique username and password (the same username and password assigned to you for your KCTCS email account)
To access your course, please follow these instructions:
1. Point your browser to
2. In the space provided for "username" enter your Peoplesoft or Webmail login user name and password
3. Click on the "Login" button.
4. Click the link to your course to get started.
Additional help information is:
Distance Learning: Go to for access to the Blackboard Academic Suite.
Library Information: To access the Library databases, you will need to enter a username and password. Library services are available at learning/libraries.htm The website of Madisonville Community College’s Library is Contact (270) 824-1722 for assistance with library assistance.
Program Help: Click on the Help tab. You may also call 1-866-606-1725 for assistance.
Technical Requirements: Students must have access to a computer and a reliable Internet connection.
School Closing
Students can expect that scheduled classes at MCC and clinical experiences will be held regardless of inclement weather, unless specifically announced as otherwise on local radio and television stations. If day classes are to be cancelled, the decision will be announced by 7:00 AM. MCC may still be in session when regional primary and secondary schools are closed. The student is expected to use good judgment concerning travel in inclement weather.
Tentative Schedule
Session / Target Competencies / Notes
1/15/2008 / Add, subtract, multiply, cancel, divide, and reduce simple, mixed, and improper fractions.
Convert fractions to decimal numbers. / Pre-class Assignment: Mulholland pgs. 24-34
Class topic: Chapter 1 Fractions
Practice Problems: pgs 46-49
1/17/2008 / Convert fractions to decimal numbers.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimal numbers.
Insert leading zeros and eliminate trailing zeros. / Pre-class Assignment: Mulholland pgs. 5-23
Class topic: Chapter 1 Whole Numbers and Decimals
Practice Problems: 39-46
1/22/2008 / Convert fractions, decimals, and percents.
Interpret and calculate values of bases and exponents.
Convert Arabic and Roman numerals. / Pre-class Assignment: Mulholland pgs. 34-38
Class topic: Chapter 1 Percent and Ratio
Practice Problems: 50-55
1/24/2008
Class will meet 8-9 AM / Examine a problem to identify the desired units for the answer.
Examine a problem to identify the units on hand that need to be converted.
Select and orient appropriate conversion formulas.
Analyze the dimensional analysis (DA) setup to determine whether it will yield the desire answer units.
Solve basic math and simple metric medication equations using DA and units and number cancellation. / Pre-class Assignment: Mulholland pgs.56-76
Class topic: Chapter 2 Dimensional Analysis Calculations
1/29/2008 / Analyze the dimensional analysis (DA) setup to determine whether it will yield the desire answer units.