Pocket Companion For Physical Examination And Health Assessment, 6e (Jarvis, Pocket Companion For Physical Examination And Health Assessment) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Ideal for quick reference in the clinical setting, this portable companion to Carolyn Jarvis' Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 6th Edition summarizes essential assessment skills and techniques for the most effective physical examinations. Access full-color pathology photos and illustrations, health history, examination steps for each body system, normal versus abnormal findings, lifespan and cross-cultural considerations, related nursing diagnoses, and summary checklists anytime you need them with this convenient clinical tool. Convenient, color-coded design helps you easily locate the information you need. More than 160 full-color illustrations clearly demonstrate important anatomy and physiology concepts, examination steps, and normal and abnormal findings. Age-specific developmental competencies highlight important considerations for pediatric, pregnant, and aging patients. Cultural competency icons alert you to relevant cultural distinctions you may encounter in the clinical setting. Abnormal findings tables provide fast access to key information on many frequently encountered conditions. Spanish-language translation chart helps you ensure accurate, effective examinations of Spanish-speaking patients. Bedside Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient chapter outlines the pertinent assessment steps specific to this patient population. New abnormal findings photos help you recognize and distinguish between abnormal conditions. Additional new full-color examination technique photos clarify exam steps for eyes, nose, mouth, throat, thorax, heart, neck, peripheral vascular, and pediatric exams. Updated evidence-based practice guidelines throughout the guide reflect the most current research and assessment practices.
Series: Jarvis, Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment
Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Saunders; 6 edition (May 11, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1437714420
ISBN-13: 978-1437714425
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (176 customer reviews)
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I use this handheld book for quick references at clinicals and in class. It has great color illustrations and is very easy to read. The full sized text was assigned in my assessment class so I went ahead and bought the handheld. I would reccomend it to any nursing student. It covers everything, and at the end it has a full scale assessment in detail that I found very helpful on my final grade for a head to toe assessment.
Jarvis' book is compact, colorful, relates the basics to the nursing diagnosis, and does so with a "window" style format that is color coded. No long narrative paragraphs. Highlights that are usable, quick, easy to look up, and reference. The book is small enough to fit into your pocket, bag, purse, or laptop case on top of the 17" traveling computer. Head to Toe assessments, broken down, what it means, what you look for, how it relates to nursing diagnoses. Quick, easy,userfriendly, portable. Meets the need for balancing work, quick study, and travel requirements all in one place. Good memory jogger.
This is very convenient to have on hand if you need a quick review over a particular assessment. It is broken down by system and gives some examples of abnormal findings as well as common related nursing diagnoses. The last chapter has a complete head-to-toe assessment. This is much easier to carry around than a textbook. I wish I had found it during my first semester of nursing school, it would have helped out a lot more then. I don't use it a lot now, but I'm definitely holding on to it for quick reference.
This little manual was a wonderful reference guide for me while studying for nursing skills, as well as in the hospital environment. It saved me from having to bring the actual textbook with me if I needed to review something at the patient bedside. A must have for aspiring nurses if using the textbook by the same author and publisher.
This book is a pricless tool for nursing assessment. I must admit, that as an LPN I felt a bit lost before I got this book for RN school. It explains each step of the assesment in an easy-to-follow manner. The illustrations are great, too! I recommend this text!
As a nursing student, I have found this book and now the pocket companion to be a wonderful addition to my knowledge base. This is an excellent handbook to stick in the pocket of a lab coat or uniform and is wonderful when writing progress notes and doing physical assessments. I would recommend this pocket companion to any nursing student and to practicing nurses. I have been an RN for 32 years and this is one of the best.
This is a great little book. The illustrations are clear and helpful. It is small enought to carry around without weighing you down. It was worth the money.
I am a first year NP student. This book gives you a great Summary. I use it all the time for reference. It is worth your money. I reccomend it.
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