Pocket Companion for Physical Examination & Health Assessment

9th Edition - December 15, 2022
Authors: Carolyn Jarvis, Ann L. Eckhardt
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 2 7 8 4 - 3
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 2 7 8 7 - 4

A concise, practical handbook for the assessment lab and the clinical setting, Jarvis’s Pocket Companion for Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 9th Edition makes it… Read more

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A concise, practical handbook for the assessment lab and the clinical setting, Jarvis’s Pocket Companion for Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 9th Edition makes it fast and easy to review essential assessment skills and techniques. You’ll conduct more effective exams by referring to summaries of examination steps, comparisons of normal versus abnormal findings, lifespan and cultural considerations, integration of QSEN safety competencies, and more than 250 full-color photos and drawings. Written by renowned educator and clinician Dr. Carolyn Jarvis, now joined by co-author Dr. Ann L. Eckhardt, this companion handbook is an ideal clinical tool whether you’re a beginner who is learning health assessment skills or a practitioner who needs a portable reference!

Cover image
Title page
Disclaimer
Table of Contents
Copyright
Preface
Chapter 1. The Interview and Complete Health History
Chapter 2. Mental Status Assessment
Documentation
Abnormal Findings
Chapter 3. Assessment Techniques and Safety in the Clinical Setting
Chapter 4. General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs, and Pain Assessment
General Survey
Measurement
Vital Signs
Pain Assessment
Chapter 5. Skin, Hair, and Nails
Anatomy
Subjective Data
Objective Data
Health Promotion and Patient Teaching
Summary Checklist: Skin, Hair, and Nails
Documentation
Abnormal Findings
Chapter 6. Head, Face, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics
Anatomy
Subjective Data
Objective Data
Summary Checklist: Head, Face, and Neck
Health Promotion and Patient Teaching
Documentation
Chapter 7. Eyes
Anatomy
Subjective Data
Objective Data
Health Promotion and Patient Teaching
Summary Checklist: Eyes
Documentation
Chapter 8. Ears
Anatomy
Subjective Data
Objective Data
Health Promotion and Patient Teaching
Summary Checklist: Ears
Documentation
Abnormal Findings
Chapter 9. Nose, Mouth, and Throat
Anatomy
Subjective Data
Objective Data
Health Promotion and Patient Teaching
Summary Checklist: Nose, Mouth, and Throat
Documentation
Abnormal Findings
Chapter 10. Breasts, Axillae, and Regional Lymphatics
Anatomy
Subjective Data
Objective Data
Health Promotion and Patient Teaching
Summary Checklist: Breasts and Axillae
Documentation
Abnormal Findings
Chapter 11. Thorax and Lungs
Anatomy
Subjective Data
Objective Data
Summary Checklist: Thorax and Lungs
Documentation
Abnormal Findings
Chapter 12. Heart and Neck Vessels
Anatomy
Subjective Data
Objective Data
Summary Checklist: Heart and Neck Vessels
Documentation
Abnormal Findings
Chapter 13. Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System
Anatomy
Subjective Data
Objective Data
Health Promotion and Patient Teaching
Summary Checklist: Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System
Documentation
Abnormal Findings
Chapter 14. Abdomen
Anatomy
Subjective Data
Objective Data
Health Promotion And Patient Teaching
Summary Checklist: Abdomen
Documentation
Abnormal Findings
Chapter 15. Musculoskeletal System
Anatomy
Subjective Data
Objective Data
Health Promotion and Patient Teaching
Summary Checklist: Musculoskeletal System
Documentation
Abnormal Findings
Chapter 16. Neurologic System
Anatomy
Subjective Data
Objective Data
Health Promotion and Patient Teaching
Summary Checklist: Neurologic Screening Examination
Documentation
Abnormal Findings
Chapter 17. Male Genitourinary System
Anatomy
Subjective Data
Objective Data
Summary Checklist: Male Genitourinary System
Health Promotion and Patient Teaching
Documentation
Abnormal Findings
Chapter 18. Female Genitourinary System
Anatomy
Subjective Data
Objective Data
Summary Checklist: Female Genitourinary System
Health Promotion and Patient Teaching
Documentation
Abnormal findings
Chapter 19. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
Anatomy
Subjective Data
Objective Data
Summary Checklist: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate Examination
Health Promotion and Patient Teaching
Documentation
Abnormal Findings
Chapter 20. The Complete Health Assessment
Objective Data
Chapter 21. Bedside Assessment and Electronic Documentation
Using SBAR for Staff Communication
Illustration Credits
References
Index
Wellness Screening References
Wellness Screening References