{"product_id":"9781605010762","title":"Nursing and Physical Assessment Study Guide : Detailed coverage of physical exam, assessment techniques, assessment scales, blood tests, and more","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoost Your grades with this fully illustrated Study Guide. Detailed coverage of physical exam, assessment techniques, assessment scales, blood tests, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIntended for nursing, medical, and dental students and residents.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eFully illustrated. \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eDetailed coverage of nursing duties including analysis and assessment techniques. \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eNavigate from Table of Contents or search for the words or phrases \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAdd Bookmarks \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eText annotation and mark-up \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAccess the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eUse your down time to prepare for an exam. \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAlways have the guide available for a quick reference. \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVital Signs:\u003c\/b\u003e Temperature | Blood Pressure | Pulse | Respiratory rate\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasic Biometrics: \u003c\/b\u003eHeight | Weight | BMI | Pain scale | PQRST Method for Symptom Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Assessment Techniques:\u003c\/b\u003e Inspection | Palpation | Percussion | \u003cb\u003eAuscultation:\u003c\/b\u003e Heart Sounds | Heart Murmurs | Lung Sounds | Bowel Sounds\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhysical Examination:\u003c\/b\u003e General appearance | Organ systems | Medical history | Differential diagnosis | Cancer Signs | Edema | Universal precautions\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlood Tests Reference Ranges:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cb\u003eClinical biochemistry:\u003c\/b\u003e Electrolytes and Metabolites | Liver function tests | Other enzymes and proteins | Other ions and trace metals | Lipids | Tumor markers | Hormones\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cb\u003eHematology:\u003c\/b\u003e Red blood cells | White blood cells | Coagulation\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cb\u003eImmunology: \u003c\/b\u003eAcute phase protein markers of Inflammation | Autoantibodies\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cb\u003eOther: \u003c\/b\u003eSerology | Arterial blood gas\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerum Electrolytes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cb\u003eSodium\u003c\/b\u003e: Hypernatremia | Hyponatremia\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cb\u003ePotassium\u003c\/b\u003e: Hyperkalemia | Hypokalemia\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cb\u003eCalcium\u003c\/b\u003e: Hypercalcaemia | Hypocalcaemia\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cb\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/b\u003e: Hypermagnesemia | Hypomagnesemia\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cb\u003eChloride\u003c\/b\u003e: Hyperchloremia | Hypochloremia\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cb\u003ePhosphate\u003c\/b\u003e: Hyperphosphatemia | Hypophosphatemia\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cb\u003eBicarbonate\u003c\/b\u003e: Hyperbicarbonatemia | Alkalosis | Hypercapnia || Hypobicarbonatemia | Acidosis | Hypocapnia\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Standard Tests and Scales:\u003c\/b\u003e EKG | Oxygen saturation | Ulcer assessment | Glasgow coma scale | Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale | Muscle strength | Bristol Stool Scale | Tanner stage | Odor Intensity | X-Ray\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInjection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e Subcutaneous | Intramuscular | Depot | Intravenous | Insulin Types\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical Abbreviations: \u003c\/b\u003e0–9 | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W-Z | Latin abbreviations\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviations for medical organizations and personnel:\u003c\/b\u003e A-B | C-N | O-Z\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurement Units:\u003c\/b\u003e Metric system (SI) | SI writing style | Powers of 10 prefixes | US units and conversion to SI\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnatomical Terms\u003c\/b\u003e: Position | Direction | Motion\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCranial nerves\u003c\/b\u003e: I olfactory | II optic | III oculomotor | IV trochlear | V trigeminal | V1 ophthalmic | V2 maxillary | V3 mandibular | VI abducens | VII facial | VIII vestibulocochlear (cochlear, vestibular) | IX glossopharyngeal | X vagus | XI accessory | XII hypoglossal\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e                    ","brand":"MobileReference","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147868586224,"sku":"9781605010762","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781605010762_p0.jpg?v=1763828963","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781605010762","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}