Best-selling nursing tool with millions in print, used by nurses and nursing students for over 30 years. This guide has inspired many copy-cats but this is the original. This 6 page laminated quick reference covers the need to know whether you are studying, prepping for tests, or already a working nurse. Just the facts and answers provided succinctly and in bulleted format, in tables, diagrams, photos, and illustrations at your fingertips in color coded sections to find what you need and t...

This is the definitive source for understanding the Pedograph. From proper technique to interpretation to clinical examples, this is the only book of its type.This textbook was designed out of necessity. There is no current text which comprehensively covers the technique of obtaining a reproducible pedograph, its interpretation and how it relates to clinical examination and gait. This text covers: historical perspectives of the pedograph and their traditional usage how to obtain a ...

This is a collection of multiple choice questions focused on the cardiovascular system for students preparing for the NCLEX. Areas covered by questions include heart anatomy, cardiac chambers, cardiac valves, coronary arteries, cardiac contraction, cardiac conduction system, cardiac cycle, cardiac reserve, structure of arteries and veins, circulation, mechanics, blood pressure and cardiac output.

This is a collection of multiple choice questions focused on the respiratory system for students preparing for the NCLEX. Areas covered by questions include upper respiratory tract, lower respiratory tract, chest wall, pulmonary circulation, gas exchange, health history assessment, physical examination assessment, lab/diagnostic tests, analysis, interventions and supplementary questions.

This is a collection of multiple choice and true/false questions on muscle actions. Topics covered include an overview of the major skeletal muscles, muscles of the face/head, muscles of the neck, muscles of the shoulder, muscles of the thorax, muscles of the abdomen, muscles of the forearm/hand, muscles of the thigh, muscles of the ankle/foot/toes, and muscles of the arm/back. These questions are suitable for students enrolled in Human Anatomy and Physiology I or II or General Anatomy and...

Employers who hire EKG technicians desire them to possess credentials that prove that they are competent and knowledgeable employees. Having certification is becoming a necessary requirement for EKG technicians if they want to increase their chances with gaining employment. Even though having credentials is voluntary it is becoming a standard by employers who hire EKG technicians within the cardiovascular profession. Certification is achieved by completing education requirements at an accr...

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has become the standard of reference in dental imaging. The distribution of CBCT devices is increasingly wide, and the number of required examinations is constantly growing. In this setting, it is now essential that medical and technical staff receive specific training in the use of CBCT and that technical guidelines for CBCT examinations are established. This clearly structured book on CBCT will be an ideal aid in daily clinical practice. It clearly ex...

This is a collection of multiple choice questions focused on alterations in cardiac output for students preparing for the NCLEX. Areas covered by questions include dysrhythmias, sinus dysrhythmias, tachycardia, bradycardia, atrial dysrhythmias, premature atrial contractions, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, ventricular dysrhythmias, premature ventricular contractions, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, heart block, bundle branch block, fir...

This is a collection of multiple choice questions focused on health history and physical assessment for students preparing for the NCLEX. Areas covered by questions include physical assessment (mouth, pharynx, neck, thorax, lungs, heart sounds, peripheral vascular system, breasts, axillae, abdomen, neurological system, musculoskeletal system, genitalia, anus and rectum).

A must-have multimedia reference on the latest laryngeal examination and imaging techniquesThis comprehensive, full-color reference provides a thorough overview of the most recent advances in laryngeal imaging technology combined with all of the information readers need to interpret findings and successfully manage patients with voice disorders.After a solid introduction to laryngeal anatomy and physiology, separate sections cover the entire spectr...

I wanted to write this book because I saw many of my students, with excellent results over execution in didactic portion and clinical skills, who were afraid to face the first echocardiography work. Repeatedly, some of them rejected offers of jobs during the externship, claiming that they needed more practice. Therefore, from the sky appeared to me the idea for this book: I want to stop the fear of starting work now in this world of echocardiography. I have written this book due to the nee...