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Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Healthcare Students at a Glance


Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Healthcare Students at a Glance


At a Glance (Nursing and Healthcare) 2. Aufl.

von: Ian Peate

21,99 €

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: PDF
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>

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