Jarvis’s Laboratory Manual for Physical Examination & Health Assessment 2e
ANZ adaptation
- 2nd Edition - February 27, 2017
- Latest edition
- Authors: Kathleen Blair, Mel Dudson, Andrea Miller, Nicole Norman
- Language: English
Jarvis's Laboratory Manual for Physical Examination & Health Assessment ANZ 2e is a practical step-by-step laboratory manual designed to develop competence in history taki… Read more
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Jarvis's Laboratory Manual for Physical Examination & Health Assessment ANZ 2e is a practical step-by-step laboratory manual designed to develop competence in history taking and physical examination skills.
Each chapter guides students through a glossary, study guide, review questions and varied exercises, as well as exploring practical skills and health assessment documentation, including Regional Write-Up Worksheets.
- Fill-in-the-blank, matching, true/false, and multiple-choice questions to test your understanding of the material
- Spelling, terminology, measurements, cultural and social considerations, clinical procedures and best practice guidelines updated to reflect the most recent Australian and New Zealand standards
- Part of a revised comprehensive and revised learning package, including Jarvis's Physical Examination & Health Assessment ANZ 2e and Jarvis's Pocket Companion for Physical Examination & Health Assessment ANZ 2e
- Includes Study Guide Answer Key on evolve
UNIT 1 - Approaches and contexts of health assessment in nursingChapter 1 - The context of health assessment in nursing practice Chapter 2 - Critical thinking in health asssessment Chapter 3 - Developmental tasks and health promotion across the life spanChapter 4 - Cultural safety: cultural considerations UNIT 2 - Health assessment tools and techniques Chapter 5 - The health assessment interviewChapter 6 - The health history Chapter 7 - Physical assessment techniques Chapter 8 - General survey, measurement and vital signs UNIT 3 - Assessing mental health, neurological and sensory functionChapter 9 - Mental health assessment Chapter 10 - Neurological function Chapter 11 - Pain assessment Chapter 12 - Eye function Chapter 13 - Ear function UNIT 4 - Assessing cardiovascular function Chapter 14 - Peripheral vascular assessment Chapter 15 - Cardiac function UNIT 5 - Assessing respiratory functionChapter 16 - Upper airways Chapter 17 - Lower airways UNIT 6 - Assessing musculoskeletal functionChapter 18 - Musculoskeletal function UNIT 7 - Assessing nutrition and metabolic functionChapter 19 - Nutritional and metabolic assessment Chapter 20 - Skin, hair and nails UNIT 8 - Urinary and bowel function Chapter 21 - Abdominal assessment Chapter 22 - Urinary function Chapter 23 - Bowel function UNIT 9 - Assessing sexuality and reproductive functionChapter 24 - Female sexual and reproductive function Chapter 25 - Male sexual and reproductive function Chapter 26 - Breast assessment Chapter 27 - Pregnant woman UNIT 10 - Utilising health assessment in practice Chapter 28 - Risk and safety: screening for family violence and abuseChapter 29 - Risk and safety: screening for substance abuse Chapter 30 - Focused assessment Chapter 31 - The complete health assessment: putting it all together Appendix
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: February 27, 2017
- Language: English
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Kathleen Blair
Charles Darwin University
MD
Mel Dudson
AM
Andrea Miller
NN