Schaum's Outline of Medical Charting 500 Review Questions + Answers

by Keogh, Jim

• ISBN13: 9780071736541
• ISBN10: 0071736549
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-08-07
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

The ideal review for your medical charting course More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's Outlines for their expert knowledge and helpful solved problems. Written by renowned experts in their respective fields, Schaum's Outlines cover everything from math to science, nursing to language. The main feature for all these books is the solved problems. Step-by-step, authors walk readers through coming up with solutions to exercises in their topic of choice. Comprehensive explanations of the various topics covered in medical charting courses designed for nursing and allied health students Relevant examples and extensive end-of-chapter exercises motivate students to understand new material and reinforce acquired skills Supports the following courses:All clinical rotations, critical care nursing, emergency nursing, and medical/surgical nursing Detailed explanations and practice exercises in the different areas of medical charting Comprehensive review of specialized topics such as the legal aspect of charting, charting medication and normal routines, acute care charting, patient care plans, and vital signs Charting patient assessment, orders, and medication administration into charting software

Table of Contents

1. Charting basics
2. Legal Aspects of Charting
3. Charting and the Nursing Process
4. Care Plans
5. Charting for Acute Care
6. Charting for Home Care and Long Term Care
7. Computerized Charting
8. Transmitting and Securing Electronic Charts
9. Storage and Retrieving Electronic Charts
10. Computerize Charting and Controls