MA1015: Week 1 Assignment
What are whole numbers, fractions, and decimals and how will I use these concepts in my healthcare career? This assignment helps you apply your knowledge from this week’s modules and textbook readings. Employers in the healthcare industry expect employees to have mathematical knowledge and skills in order to properly manage data, records, inventory, and prescriptions, and perform various tasks like taking blood pressure. Mathematical Vocabulary Use chapters 1, 2, and 3 of your textbook to define the following vocabulary. Define: Denominator Define: Numerator Define: Proper fraction Define: Improper fraction Define: Mixed number Define: Decimal Define: Least common denominator (LCD) Fraction Practice Using chapter 2 of your textbook, practice your fraction skills below. The fractions below may have common factors in the numerator and denominator. Please type the simplest form of the fraction. Type in the simplest form. Type in the simplest form. Calculations Please use chapters 1, 2, and 3 of your textbook to solve the following problems. Please show your work. Evaluate: 732,178 + 167 – 542,137 = Evaluate: 26.45 + 4.79 + 120.02 – 3.20 = Add and write the fraction or mixed number in its simplest form: + + = Multiply and write the fraction or mixed number in its simplest form: x = Divide and write the fraction or mixed number in its simplest form: ÷ = Convert: into a decimal = Convert: into a decimal = Convert: into an improper fraction = Convert: into an improper fraction = Calculations Use chapters 1, 2, and 3 of your textbook to answer the questions below. Show your work and apply the order of operations. Evaluate: 5 x (8-4) ÷ 4 – 2 = Evaluate: + 56 – (3 + 4 – 1) = Evaluate: 3.6 (5 x 4) ÷ 3 + 5.0 = Word Problems Use chapters 1, 2, and 3 of your textbook to help you complete the following word problems. Remember to show your work when answering each question. Jonia knows that Mr. Robinson needs 14 tablets for a week’s supply of an anti-inflammatory drug. Mr. Robinson is going on vacation and needs a 4-week supply. How many tablets does Jonia need to fill his prescription? Stacie is a resident at the medical facility where you work. You are asked to chart the amount of solid food that she consumes. For the noon meal, today, she ate 1/2 of a 3-ounce serving of meatloaf, 3/4 of her 3-ounce serving of mashed potatoes, and 1/3 of a 2-ounce serving of green beans. Show, in decimal form, how many ounces of solid food that Stacie consumed. Round two decimal places for final answer. Reflection Reflect on what you have learned this week to help you answer the question below. You may choose to respond in writing or by recording a video! You use math in day-to-day routines when grocery shopping, going to the bank or mall, and while cooking. How do you imagine you will use math in your healthcare career?
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