Description
Corresponding to the chapters in Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, 11th Edition, this practical resource helps you master the skills needed to perform a comprehensive physical exam and health assessment. Engaging exercises and activities help you learn to conduct health history interviews, develop critical thinking skills, and apply your knowledge to clinical practice. It's both a complete lab manual and a practical workbook!- Helpful learning tools include objectives, multiple-choice questions, terminology reviews, application activities, case studies, and critical thinking questions- An engaging, interactive review begins each chapter- Patient safety, healthcare quality, and clinical and diagnostic reasoning are emphasized throughout- UPDATED content throughout corresponds to the clinical content, emphases, and features of the 11th edition of the textbook
Table of Contents
1. The History and Interviewing Process2. Cultural Competency3. Examination Techniques and Equipment4. Taking the Next Steps: Clinical Reasoning5. The Patient Record6. Vital Signs and Pain Assessment7. Mental Status8. Growth, Measurement, and Nutrition9. Skin, Hair, and Nails10. Lymphatic System11. Head and Neck12. Eyes13. Ears, Nose, and Throat14. Chest and Lungs15. Heart16. Blood Vessels17. Breasts and Axillae18. Abdomen19. Female Genitalia20. Male Genitalia21. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate22. Musculoskeletal System23. Neurologic System24. Head-to-Toe Examination25. Sports Participation Evaluation26. Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations Index
