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Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Healthcare Students at a Glance
At a Glance (Nursing and Healthcare) 2. Aufl.
21,99 € |
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Verlag: | Wiley-Blackwell |
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Veröffentl.: | 08.03.2022 |
ISBN/EAN: | 9781119757214 |
Sprache: | englisch |
Anzahl Seiten: | 176 |
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<b>Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Healthcare Students at a Glance</b> <p>The market-leading <i>at a Glance</i> series is popular among healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners for its concise, simple approach and excellent illustrations. <p>Each bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. <p>Covering a wide range of topics, books in the <i>at a Glance</i> series are ideal as introductory texts for teaching, learning and revision, and are useful throughout university and beyond. <p><b>Everything you need to know about anatomy and physiology … <i>at a Glance!</i></b> <p><b>An ideal introduction and revision guide for anatomy and physiology</b> <p>As part of the popular <i>At a Glance</i> series, <i>Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing & Healthcare Students</i> provides a wonderful introduction to the topic and is written with the student nurse in mind. This is also a useful reference guide for any healthcare professional looking for a quick refresher on the human body. The book strikes a balance between being succinct without being superficial, with concise writing that provides an overview of anatomy and physiology. Helping nurses develop practical skills and deliver increasingly complex care for patients through the study of how the body functions, readers will also find: <ul><li> A user-friendly approach that includes bite-size pieces of information and full-colour diagrams to help students retain, recall, and apply facts to their practice</li> <li>Clinical practice points that aim to encourage readers to relate to the theoretical concepts in practice</li> <li>New to the second edition: a chapter on anatomical terms and emphasising the importance of the correct anatomical terminology in communication between healthcare professionals</li> <li>Includes access to a companion website with self-assessment questions for each chapter</li></ul> <p>This quick and easy-to-digest introduction to anatomy and physiology is the perfect textbook for nursing students in all fields of practice, allied healthcare students including paramedics and physiotherapists, and newly qualified nurses and nursing associates. It is also an ideal reference book for anyone looking for an overview of the human body. The book is also available in a range of digital formats which allows for easy access on the go. <p>For more information on the complete range of Wiley nursing and health publishing, please visit: <b>www.wiley.com</b> <p>To receive automatic updates on Wiley books and journals, join our email list. Sign up today at <b>www.wiley.com/email</b> <p><b>All content reviewed by students for students</b> <p>Wiley nursing books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All of our books are developed in collaboration with students. This means that our books are always published with you, the student, in mind. <p>If you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to <b>www.reviewnursingbooks.com</b> to find out more. <p>This new edition is also available as an e-book. For more details, please see <b>www.wiley.com/buy/9781119757207</b>
<p>Preface vii</p> <p>Abbreviations ix</p> <p>Acknowledgements xi</p> <p>How to use your revision guide and the companion website xiii</p> <p><b>Part 1 Foundations 1</b></p> <p>1 Anatomical terms 2</p> <p>2 Genetics and genomics 4</p> <p>3 Homeostasis 6</p> <p>4 Fluid compartments 8</p> <p>5 Cells and organelles 10</p> <p>6 Transport systems 12</p> <p>7 Blood 14</p> <p>8 Inflammation and immunity 16</p> <p>9 Tissues 18</p> <p><b>Part 2 The nervous system 21</b></p> <p>10 The brain and nerves 22</p> <p>11 The structures of the brain 24</p> <p>12 The spinal cord 26</p> <p>13 The blood supply 28</p> <p>14 The autonomic nervous system 30</p> <p>15 The peripheral nervous system 32</p> <p><b>Part 3 The heart and vascular system 35</b></p> <p>16 The heart 36</p> <p>17 Blood flow through the heart 38</p> <p>18 The conducting system 40</p> <p>19 Nerve supply to the heart 42</p> <p>20 The structure of the blood vessels 44</p> <p>21 The blood pressure 46</p> <p>22 The lymphatic circulation 48</p> <p><b>Part 4 The respiratory system 51</b></p> <p>23 The respiratory tract 52</p> <p>24 Pulmonary ventilation 54</p> <p>25 Control of breathing 56</p> <p>26 Gas exchange 58</p> <p><b>Part 5 The gastrointestinal tract 61</b></p> <p>27 The upper gastrointestinal tract 62</p> <p>28 The lower gastrointestinal tract 64</p> <p>29 The liver, gall bladder and biliary tree 66</p> <p>30 The pancreas and spleen 68</p> <p>31 Digestion 70</p> <p><b>Part 6 The urinary system 73</b></p> <p>32 The kidney (microscopic) 74</p> <p>33 The kidney (macroscopic) 76</p> <p>34 The ureters, bladder and urethra 78</p> <p>35 The formation of urine 80</p> <p><b>Part 7 The male reproductive system 83</b></p> <p>36 The external male genitalia 84</p> <p>37 The prostate gland 86</p> <p>38 Spermatogenesis 88</p> <p><b>Part 8 The female reproductive system 91</b></p> <p>39 The female internal reproductive organs 92</p> <p>40 The external female genitalia 94</p> <p>41 The female breast 96</p> <p>42 The menstrual cycle 98</p> <p><b>Part 9 The endocrine system 101</b></p> <p>43 The endocrine system 102</p> <p>44 The thyroid and adrenal glands 104</p> <p>45 The pancreas and gonads 106</p> <p><b>Part 10 The musculoskeletal system 109</b></p> <p>46 Bone structure 110</p> <p>47 Bone types 112</p> <p>48 Joints 114</p> <p>49 Muscles 116</p> <p><b>Part 11 The skin 119</b></p> <p>50 The skin 120</p> <p>51 The skin appendages 122</p> <p>52 Epithelialisation 124</p> <p>53 Granulation 126</p> <p><b>Part 12 The senses 129</b></p> <p>54 Sight 130</p> <p>55 Hearing 132</p> <p>56 Olfaction 134</p> <p>57 Gustation 136</p> <p>Appendices</p> <p>Appendix 1 Normal physiological values 138</p> <p>Appendix 2 Prefixes and suffixes 140</p> <p>Appendix 3 Glossary 147</p> <p>Further reading 150</p> <p>Index 151</p>
<p><B>Ian Peate, OBE FRCN, </B>Senior Lecturer, Roehampton University; Visiting Professor of Nursing, St George’s University of London and Kingston University London; Visiting Professor, Northumbria University; Visiting Senior Clinical Fellow, University of Hertfordshire, and Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing.</p>
<p>The market-leading <i>at a Glance</i> series is popular among healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners for its concise, simple approach and excellent illustrations.</p> <p>Each bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. <p>Covering a wide range of topics, books in the <i>at a Glance</i> series are ideal as introductory texts for teaching, learning and revision, and are useful throughout university and beyond. <p><b>Everything you need to know about anatomy and physiology … <i>at a Glance!</i></b> <p><b>An ideal introduction and revision guide for anatomy and physiology</b> <p>As part of the popular <i>At a Glance</i> series, <i>Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing & Healthcare Students</i> provides a wonderful introduction to the topic and is written with the student nurse in mind. This is also a useful reference guide for any healthcare professional looking for a quick refresher on the human body. The book strikes a balance between being succinct without being superficial, with concise writing that provides an overview of anatomy and physiology. Helping nurses develop practical skills and deliver increasingly complex care for patients through the study of how the body functions, readers will also find: <ul><li> A user-friendly approach that includes bite-size pieces of information and full-colour diagrams to help students retain, recall, and apply facts to their practice</li> <li>Clinical practice points that aim to encourage readers to relate to the theoretical concepts in practice</li> <li>New to the second edition: a chapter on anatomical terms and emphasising the importance of the correct anatomical terminology in communication between healthcare professionals</li> <li>Includes access to a companion website with self-assessment questions for each chapter</li></ul> <p>This quick and easy-to-digest introduction to anatomy and physiology is the perfect textbook for nursing students in all fields of practice, allied healthcare students including paramedics and physiotherapists, and newly qualified nurses and nursing associates. It is also an ideal reference book for anyone looking for an overview of the human body. The book is also available in a range of digital formats which allows for easy access on the go. <p>For more information on the complete range of Wiley nursing and health publishing, please visit: <b>www.wiley.com</b> <p>To receive automatic updates on Wiley books and journals, join our email list. Sign up today at <b>www.wiley.com/email</b> <p><b>All content reviewed by students for students</b> <p>Wiley nursing books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All of our books are developed in collaboration with students. This means that our books are always published with you, the student, in mind. <p>If you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to <b>www.reviewnursingbooks.com</b> to find out more. <p>This new edition is also available as an e-book. For more details, please see <b>www.wiley.com/buy/9781119757207</b>