Physical examination and health assessment / Carolyn Jarvis.
Publication details: Philadelphia : Saunders, c1996.Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xx, 937 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cmISBN:- 0721659225
- WB 205 J38p 1996
Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Book Open Access | Health Sciences Library | WB 205 J38p 1996 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | MBAL22031673 | |
Book Open Access | Health Sciences Library | WB 205 J38p 1996 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 2 | Available | MBAL22041658 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Unit 1. Assessment of the whole person.
1. Assessment for health and illness
2. Developmental tasks and health promotion across the life cycle
3. Transcultural considerations in assessment
4. The interview
5. The complete health history
6. Mental status assessment
7. Nutritional assessment.
Unit 2. Physical examination.
8. Assessment techniques and approach to the clinical setting
9. General survey, measurement, vital signs
10. Skin, hair, and nails
11. Head and neck, including regional lymphatics
12. Eyes
13. Ears
14. Nose, mouth, and throat
15. Breasts and regional lymphatics
16. Thorax and lungs
17. Heart and neck vessels
18. Peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system.
19. Abdomen
20. Musculoskeletal system
21. Neurologic system
22. Male genitalia
23. Female genitalia
24. Anus, rectum, and prostate.
Unit 3. Integration of the health assessment.
25. The complete health assessment: putting it all together.
26. Critical thinking in Health Assessment
There are no comments on this title.