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Pocket Guide to Physical Assessment


Pocket Guide to Physical Assessment


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von: Carol Lynn Cox

24,99 €

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 07.05.2019
ISBN/EAN: 9781119108948
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 408

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<p><b>A concise, quick-reference handbook on history taking and physical examination</b></p> <p><i>Pocket Guide to Physical Assessment</i> is a compact yet comprehensive reference for students and practitioners alike, employing a step-by-step framework for effective patient assessment, diagnosis and planning of care.</p> <p>This valuable guide covers topics including cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal system examinations, patient interviews, history taking and general health assessments. Clear diagrams and checklists illustrate key points, while easy-to-follow instructions and concise descriptions of clinical situations and diseases aid in clinical decision-making.</p> <ul> <li>Compact, pocket-sized guide that contains only the essential information for physical assessment</li> <li>Instructs readers on best clinical practice and how to present and communicate cases</li> <li>Develops and improves necessary skills for physical clinical examinations</li> <li>Ideal for use on the ward or as a companion to the accompanying textbook, <i>Physical Assessment for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals</i></li> </ul> <p><i>Pocket Guide to Physical Assessment</i> is an invaluable reference for healthcare students, newly qualified and advanced nurse practitioners, and allied health practitioners.</p>
<p>Contributors vii</p> <p>Foreword ix</p> <p>Preface xi</p> <p>Acknowledgements xiii</p> <p>1 Interviewing and History Taking 1<br /><i>Carol Lynn Cox</i></p> <p>2 General Health Assessment 29<br /><i>Carol Lynn Cox</i></p> <p>3 Basic Examination, Notes, and Diagnostic Principles 61<br /><i>Carol Lynn Cox</i></p> <p>4 Examination of the Cardiovascular System 75<br /><i>Carol Lynn Cox</i></p> <p>5 Examination of the Respiratory System 105<br /><i>Carol Lynn Cox</i></p> <p>6 Examination of the Abdomen 127<br /><i>Anthony McGrath</i></p> <p>7 Examination of the Male Genitalia 149<br /><i>Carol Lynn Cox and Anthony McGrath</i></p> <p>8 Examination of the Female Genitalia 161<br /><i>Victoria Lack</i></p> <p>9 Examination of the Nervous System 185<br /><i>Graham M Boswell</i></p> <p>10 Examination of the Eye 235<br /><i>Helen Gibbons</i></p> <p>11 Examination of the Musculoskeletal System 265<br /><i>Nicola L Whiteing</i></p> <p>12 Presenting Cases and Communication 297<br /><i>Carol Lynn Cox</i></p> <p>Appendix A Jaeger Reading Chart 311</p> <p>Appendix B Visual Acuity 3 Meter/21 Foot Chart 313</p> <p>Appendix C Hodkinson Ten-Point Mental Test Score 315</p> <p>Appendix D Barthel Index of Activities of Daily Living 317</p> <p>Appendix E Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) 321</p> <p>Appendix F Glasgow Coma Scale 325</p> <p>Appendix G Warnings Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease 327</p> <p>Appendix H Trigger Symptoms Indicative of Dementia 329</p> <p>Appendix I The 12-Lead Electrocardiogram 331</p> <p>Index 369</p>
<p><b>Carol Lynn Cox</b> is Professor Emeritus, School of Health Sciences, City, University of London, UK, and Clinic Manager and Director of Nursing, Health and Hope Clinics, Pensacola, Florida, USA.
<p><b>A concise, quick-reference handbook on history taking and physical examination</b> <p><i>Pocket Guide to Physical Assessment</i> is a compact yet comprehensive reference for students and practitioners alike, employing a step-by-step framework for effective patient assessment, diagnosis and planning of care. <p>This valuable guide covers topics including cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal system examinations, patient interviews, history taking and general health assessments. Clear diagrams and checklists illustrate key points, while easy-to-follow instructions and concise descriptions of clinical situations and diseases aid in clinical decision-making. <ul> <li>Compact, pocket-sized guide that contains only the essential information for physical assessment</li> <li>Instructs readers on best clinical practice and how to present and communicate cases</li> <li>Develops and improves necessary skills for physical clinical examinations</li> <li>Ideal for use on the ward or as a companion to the accompanying textbook, <i>Physical Assessment for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals</i></li> </ul> <p><i>Pocket Guide to Physical Assessment</i> is an invaluable reference for healthcare students, newly qualified and advanced nurse practitioners, and allied health practitioners.

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