Study Guide to Accompany Health Assessment

by Schaefer,Kathleen Peck

• ISBN13: 9781401872083
• ISBN10: 1401872085
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-08
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This lab manual is the essential learning companion to Health Assessment & Physical Examination, third edition, by Mary Ellen Zator Estes. This handy study aid provides a means for you to explore and apply the concepts presented in the core text. With the help of this guide, you will verify your grasp of key terminology, enhance your understanding of anatomy and physiology, appreciate the differences between health and pathology, and test your mastery of physical assessment.

Table of Contents

Preface	iv
UNIT 1: Laying the Foundation
Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process	1	(6)
The Patient Interview	7	(6)
The Complete Health History Including Documentation	13	(12)
UNIT 2: Special Assessments
Developmental Assessment	25	(8)
Cultural Assessment	33	(6)
Spiritual Assessment	39	(6)
Nutritional Assessment	45	(10)
UNIT 3: Physical Assessment
Physical Assessment Techniques	55	(6)
General Survey, Vital Signs, and Pain	61	(8)
Skin, Hair, and Nails	69	(10)
Head, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics	79	(6)
Eyes	85	(10)
Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat	95	(8)
Breasts and Regional Nodes	103	(6)
Thorax and Lungs	109	(12)
Heart and Peripheral Vasculature	121	(12)
Abdomen	133	(10)
Musculoskeletal System	143	(12)
Mental Status and Neurological Techniques	155	(14)
Female Genitalia	169	(10)
Male Genitalia	179	(8)
Anus, Rectum, and Prostate	187	(6)
UNIT 4: Special Populations
Pregnant Patient	193	(10)
Pediatric Patient	203	(12)
UNIT 5: Putting It All Together
The Complete Health History and Physical Examination	215	(6)
Appendix A: Answers to Self-Assessment Quizzes	221	(9)
Appendix B: Abbreviations	230