Corresponding to the chapters in Seidels 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!
1 Cultural Competency 2 The History and Interviewing Process 3 Examination Techniques and Equipment 4 Taking the Next Steps: Clinical Reasoning 5 The Health Record 6 Vital Signs and Pain Assessment 7 Mental Status 8 Growth and Nutrition 9 Skin, Hair, and Nails 10 Lymphatic System 11 Head and Neck 12 Eyes 13 Ears, Nose, and Throat 14 Chest and Lungs 15 Heart 16 Blood Vessels 17 Breasts and Axillae 18 Abdomen 19 Female Genitalia 20 Male Genitalia 21 Anus, Rectum, and Prostate 22 Musculoskeletal System 23 Neurologic System 24 Head-to-Toe Examination 25 Sports Participation Evaluation 26 Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations