Laboratory Manual for Physical Examination & Health Assessment

The Study Guide and Laboratory Manual for Physical Examination and Health Assessment 8th Edition is a comprehensive lab manual and practical workbook that provides students with the skills they need to master physical examination and health assessment. It features reading assignments, terminology reviews, application activities, review questions, clinical learning objectives, regional write-up sheets, and narrative summary forms. The 8th Edition has been thoroughly updated with a fresh focus on interprofessional collaboration and includes authoritative review and guidance for laboratory experiences personally written by Dr. Jarvis. It also features a consistent format throughout the text, with Purpose, Reading Assignment, Terminology Review, Study Guide, and Review Questions in each chapter. The only full-color illustrated lab manual available for a nursing health assessment textbook enhances learning value with full-color anatomy and physiology labeling activities and more.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 08 March 2019
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

The Study Guide and Laboratory Manual for Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition, is a comprehensive resource designed to empower students with the skills necessary for mastering physical examination and health assessment. This guide serves as both a lab manual and a practical workbook, offering a wealth of tools to facilitate learning and review.

Corresponding to the widely acclaimed Jarvis textbook, this guide features a multitude of valuable components. It includes reading assignments, terminology reviews, application activities, review questions, clinical learning objectives, regional write-up sheets, and narrative summary forms. Answers to these questions are provided at the back, making it convenient for both learning and review.

The 8th Edition of this guide has undergone a thorough update, with a renewed emphasis on interprofessional collaboration to prepare students for the skills laboratory and interprofessional collaborative practice. Authored by Dr. Jarvis, the review and guidance provided for laboratory experiences offer a seamless integration of study and clinical experiences.

Consistent formatting throughout the text ensures a smooth learning journey. Each chapter begins with a purpose, followed by reading assignments, terminology reviews, study guides, and review questions. Additionally, each chapter includes short-answer and fill-in-the-blank questions to test students' understanding.

One of the distinguishing features of this manual is its full-color illustrated lab manual. This visual aid enhances learning value by providing detailed anatomy and physiology labeling activities, as well as additional content to reinforce understanding.

In keeping with the latest edition of the Jarvis textbook, the content in this guide has been updated to reflect the latest research and evidence-based practices. The enhanced integration of interprofessional collaboration exercises further prepares students to create an SBAR report based on a brief case, a crucial skill in modern healthcare.

Whether you are a nursing student or a healthcare professional seeking to enhance your physical examination and health assessment skills, the Study Guide and Laboratory Manual for Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition, is an indispensable resource. With its comprehensive coverage, practical exercises, and visual aids, this guide provides the foundation for success in this field.

Weight: 676g
Dimension: 219 x 276 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323532037
Edition number: 8 ed