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Build a solid knowledge base in hemodynamic nursing skills, with the newly updated Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Incredibly Visual!®, 4th Edition.  Full of colorful images that illustrate monitoring concepts and processes, this concise, enjoyable guide sorts through the complexities of hemodynamics and clarifies them in easy-to-follow ways. Grasp the structures and functions of pulmonary and cardiac systems and the vital skills of hemodynamics, with this vital reference?a must-have for all nursing students, new nurses, and nurses returning to critical care.   Get clear, concise direction on the concepts, devices, and nursing skills used in hemodynamic monitoring:   ?NEW and updated content, photos and graphics that demonstrate nursing skills and responsibilities?Hundreds of colorful images that guide you through the ins and outs of hemodynamics - detailed photos, diagrams, charts and other visual aids that clarify cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology?Illustrates vital practice issues, such as how to confirm the lungs are getting enough oxygen, and how well the heart is pumping ? explains and reinforces key concepts in easy-to-remember ways?Explains the fundamentals and current best practices in hemodynamic monitoring in easy-to-retain terms ?Ideal for visual learners -images demonstrate step-by-step, expert guidance on monitoring skills, physiology and devices:  ?Understanding cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology?Understanding a pressure monitoring system?Vascular access?Pressure monitoring - arterial, central venous, and pulmonary artery pressure monitoring?Cardiac output monitoring?Tissue oxygenation monitoring?Minimally invasive hemodynamic monitoring?Circulatory assist devices?Step-by-step guidance on thermodilution methods, analyzing thermodilution curves, measuring cardiac function and output, maintaining artery catheters, and more?Ideal on-the-spot reference and review for nursing students and new nurses - addresses the physiology behind each learning objective and provides vital nursing considerations?Chapter features:?On the level - defines normal and abnormal pressure readings for different patient conditions?Q&A - illustrated riddles, diagrams, and questions and answers at the end of each chapter that help you fully integrate new knowledge?Matchmaker - matching terms and conditions to their correct definition?Memory board - learning aids and memory cues that help you retain important definitions and processes?Ride the wave - explains the actions of waveforms, including how to recognize abnormal waveforms?"Nurse Joy and Jake" - expert insights and encouraging advice About the Clinical Editor   Rose Knapp, DNP, RN, APN-BC, is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and Associate Graduate Faculty and MSN Program Director/APN Program Coordinator at the Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey

Get the vital basics of cardiovascular care, with the expert direction and clear-cut images of the freshly updated Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Visual!™, 3rd Edition.   Let this colorful, down-to-earth text guide you smoothly through essential skills, concepts, and equipment how-to's, including physical assessments, diagnostic tests, cardiac monitoring, and handling emergencies and complications. Get ready for success in both the classroom and with patient care; the clear explanations, Incredibly Visual™ humor, and numerous illustrations make this the enjoyable way to learn positive, effective cardiac care.   Master the fundamental concepts, skills, and processes of cardiac care ...   *NEW and updated guidance on the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithms, with step-by-step direction on handling emergency situations *NEW end-of-chapter selected readings that support evidence-based learning *Hundreds of colorful imagesthatbring complex cardiovascular care concepts to life--drawings, charts, photos, and diagrams explaining and reinforcing key cardiovascular concepts in easy-to-follow ways *Ideal reference and review for nursing students, new nurses, and other healthcare practitioners--detailed visuals and clear, concise explanations to help you master cardiovascular anatomy, and physiology and effective treatments and interventions *Perfect for visual learners--numerous images that demonstrate skills and interventions in easy-to-follow ways, including: *Essential cardiovascular anatomy and physiology *Physical assessment techniques *Diagnostic tests *Common disorders *ECG interpretation, including rhythm strip analysis, the 8-step method, and arrhythmias *Cardiac monitoring methods, including handling monitor problems *Hemodynamic monitoring *Handling complications *Treatments and interventions *Emergency procedures *Excellent teaching aid--visual, step-by-step instruction applied to real-life patient care scenarios, backed by expert clinical tips *Perfect supplement to medical-surgical texts on cardiovascular care, clarifying complex concepts *Chapter features: *Just the facts--quick summary of chapter content *Vision Quest--End-of-Chapter games that help you match words, concepts, and photos to reinforce key learning points *"Nurse Joy and Jake" --Practical advice and expert insights offered throughout *Memory jogger--simple techniques for remembering vital information     About the Clinical Editor Mary Ann Siciliano McLaughlin EdD, RN, is Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Accelerated BSN Program at Gwynedd Mercy University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

New at ECG interpretation? No need to go it alone—keep the basic skills and concepts at your fingertips, with ECG Interpretation: An Incredibly Easy!® Pocket Guide.   Use this enjoyable reference for at-a-glance reviews of how to use and monitor ECG equipment, obtain and interpret rhythm strips, and accurately spot and treat arrhythmias. Full of helpful charts, illustrations, and easy-to-relate-to definitions, this is the perfect on-the-spot guide for students, new nurses, and all those looking for expert guidance on the job.  Increase on-the-job or classroom confidence with this must-have pocket guide, featuring:  NEW and updated content in quick-read, bulleted format, with easy-to-remember guidance on topics including:                                                                  o    Identifying and interpreting atrial, junctional, ventricular, sinus node, and atrioventricular arrhythmias                                                                          o    ECG effects of electrolyte imbalances                                                                                                                                                                    o    ECG effects of antiarrhythmics                                                                                                                                                                              o    Basic and advanced electrocardiography, including equipment uses and components                                                                                             o    Waveform types and components                                                                                 Dozens of photos, drawings, and diagrams clearly outline key concepts, including:8-step method of ECG evaluationIdentifying and monitoring disorders, rhythm disturbances, and electrolyte imbalancesPlacement of different types of leadsIdentifying and solving monitor problemsInterventions – Administering nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for arrhythmias, including pacemakers, ICDs, and antiarrhythmicsSpecial features:Memory jogger – Memory tricks that help you remember key concepts and treatmentsThrough the ages – Identifies differences in ECG interpretation and pacemaker needs, according to the patient’s age                             Help desk – Explanations of monitoring equipment components and functions                                                                                  What causes it – Causes of different disorders, imbalances, and arrhythmias                                                   What to look for – Tips on identifying and interpreting arrhythmiaHow it’s treated – Steps to take for a variety of treatment“Nurse Joy” and “Nurse Jake” – Expert insights on ECG methods and problem-solvingEnd-of-book guides and tests:The Test Zone – Practice Q&AQuick guide to arrhythmiasACLS algorithms: The Pulseless Arrest, Tachycardia, and Bradycardia                           Guide to antiarrhythmic drugsGuide to choosing monitoring leads     About the Clinical Editor   Jessica Shank Coviello, DNP, APM, ANP-BC, is Associate Professor and Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at Yale Univers

Colección Lippincott Enfermería. Un enfoque práctico y conciso es una novedosa colección de textos enfocados en la enseñanza de asignaturas básicas y clínicas en enfermería. Cada uno de los títulos de la serie presenta, en un formato visual y muy atractivo, los fundamentos teóricos y prácticos que ayudarán a los estudiantes de enfermería a dominar temas de alta complejidad y utilidad en su formación.

Deliver safe, accurate care during electrocardiographic monitoring, with the newly updated ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy! Seventh edition. This easy-to-follow, fully illustrated text explains the basics of cardiac physiology, then leads you through recognizing and treating arrhythmias, with step-by-step guidance on current medications, devices, and monitoring equipment. Take advantage of this real-world, expert nursing advice to reinforce your class materials and strengthen your ECG interpretation skills.

Need an insightful, real-world guide to mental health care concepts? The newly updated Psychiatric Nursing made Incredibly Easy, 3rd Edition addresses numerous mental health nursing issues, defining disorders and management strategies and offering down-to-earth guidance on a range of care issues — all in the enjoyable Made Incredibly Easy® style.   With guidance that applies to any healthcare setting, this colorfully illustrated guide walks you through the vital skills needed for psychiatric mental health nursing care, offering solid support for being exam-ready and for handling a range of mental health and substance use concerns while on the job

Step into maternal-neonatal nursing with confidence and know-how, with the fully updated Maternal-Neonatal NursingMade Incredibly Easy!®, 4th Edition.   This friendly guide's colorful images and helpful learning aids offer the latest in nursing interventions for prenatal care basics, including high-risk pregnancy, family planning, contraception and infertility, labor and birth, and postpartum care, presented in the enjoyable Incredibly Easy style. Offering practice questions written in NCLEX® exam format, this is the ideal support for nursing students and new nurses preparing for certification and the everyday challenges of the maternal-neonatal unit.   Set a career-long high standard in maternal-neonatal nursing with: * NEW and fully updated content in a bulleted, easy-to-read format * NEW genetics content in conception and fetal development chapter * End-of-book "Practice Makes Perfect" practice exam that tests your knowledge and hones your test-taking skills * Full-color illustrations throughout that demonstrate vital concepts and interventions in areas such as: * Conception and fetal development * Complications of the postpartum period * High-risk neonatal conditions - causes, what to look for and what to do, including: antenatal and postnatal factors, impaired parenting, birthweight classifications and problems, cardiac screening, bacterial sepsis, viral infections, inborn metabolism errors, seizures, prematurity, respiratory problems and more * Family planning, contraception and infertility * Physiologic and psychosocial pregnancy changes - nausea and vomiting, amenorrhea, urinary frequency, fatigue, uterine enlargement, pregnancy tests, the effects of pregnancy on the major body systems, mother-image and father-image development, effects of cultural background and family influences, and more * Prenatal care * High-risk pregnancy * Labor and birth * Nursing interventions for labor and birth complications - emotional support, electronic monitoring, amniotic fluid embolism, cesarean delivery, fetus in distress, pre- and post-operative care, breech presentation, face presentation, transverse lie, fetal size, ineffective uterine force, hypertonic and hypotonic uterine contractions, intrauterine fetal death, multiple gestation, placental abnormalities, preterm labor and delivery, uterine rupture and more * Postpartum care * Special chapter features offer helpful learning aids such as: * Just the facts - a quick summary of content at the start of each chapter * "Nurse Joy and Jake" - expert insights that explain key concepts, provide important care reminders and offer reassuranceo    Memory joggers - memory tricks and other aids that help you understand and remember difficult concepts o    Advice from experts - tips from experienced maternal-neonatal nurses o    Bridging the gap - unique beliefs and aspects of care for different cultural groups o    Education edge - patient teaching tips and checklists o    Quick quiz - multiple-choice end-of-chapter questions written in NCLEX format, followed by answers and rationales  About the Clinical Editor Stephanie C. Evans, PhD, APRN, CPNP, is Assistant Professor of Nursing at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.

Worried about handling the challenges of emergency nursing? Skillfully handle the daily demands of the emergency room, with the fully updated Emergency Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!®, 3rd Edition. Full of colorful illustrations, humor and friendly expert advice, this go-to reference offers solid, step-by-step guidance on the assessments, exams, tests and treatments involved in emergency, trauma and critical care -- all in the enjoyable Incredibly Easy® style.   Boost your confidence and know-how with this easy-to-read guide to emergency nursing: * NEW chapter on psychiatric emergencies, which are first seen in the emergency room * NEW chapter on obstetric emergencies that includes guidance on emergency delivery and the Apgar score method * NEW chapter on disaster responses that offers concise guidelines on nursing triage, mobilization and management during mass casualty events * Updated best practices on assessments, physical exams, diagnostic tests, treatment options and common disorders * "Practice Makes Perfect" end-of-book practice test that addresses all topics in the book -- ideal for students preparing for NCLEX® or nurses preparing for the CEN exam * Up-to-date direction on care management in all areas of emergency nursing, including: * Emergency department basics * Holistic care * Emergencies by body systems - cardiac; respiratory; gastrointestinal; musculoskeletal; renal, genitourinary and gynecologic; obstetrical; and maxillofacial and ocular emergencies * Wound management * Environmental emergencies * Shock and multisystem trauma emergencies * Helpful chapter features include: * Just the facts - quick summary of content at the start of each chapter *  Ages and stages - age-related changes and how they affect a patient's health * "Nurse Joy" and "Nurse Jake" - expert insights that explain key concepts, provide important care reminders and offer reassurance * Stay on the ball - critical areas to watch for -- possible dangers, risks, complications or contraindications *  Education edge - helpful patient-teaching tips *  Quick quiz - end-of-chapter, multiple-choice questions that help you retain knowledge  About the Clinical Editors ?Nicole Heimgartner, DNP, RN, COI, is Vice President for Business and Finance at Connect: RN2ED, Beavercreek, Ohio and American Sentinel University, Aurora, Colorado Cherie R. Rebar, PhD, MBA, RN, COI, is Vice President for Communication and Marketing at Connect: RN2ED, Beavercreek, Ohio and Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio. Carolyn Gersch, PhD, RN, CNE, is Vice President for Operations and Procedures at Connect: RN2ED, Beavercreek, Ohio and Ohio Institute of Allied Health, Dayton, Ohio.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Get essential pediatric nursing guidance and vital information in your pocket, with the freshly updatedPediatric Facts Made Incredibly Quick!®, 3rd Edition. Like having a friendly, experienced coworker at your side, this enjoyable, colorfully illustrated guide clarifies vital pediatric nursing skills and concepts, with easy-to-remember how-to's on pediatric vital signs, pain assessments, meds administration, and more. Whether you're a nursing student or a nurse who is new to pediatrics, this must-have quick-reference delivers on-the-spot knowledge and confidence needed to provide safe, effective care. Get the know-how you need to succeed, with this colorful in-your-pocket guide, featuring:  ·   NEW and updated content on crucial pediatric nursing skills * Spiral-bound format that easily fits in your pocket for at-a-glance answers or as an on-the-unit shelf reference* Laminated, wipe-clean pages that are perfect for notetaking* Dozens of color photos, drawings, and diagrams that demonstrate the concise, easy-to-remember text* Clear directions and helpful tables delineating vital technical information, including:* Lab Values - Chemistry tests, complete blood count, antibiotic levels, urine, acid-base disorders* Meds / IV Therapy - Immunization schedules, calculations, conversions, BSA, administration methods and sites, fluid needs, IV solutions, blood compatibility, insulin* IV solutions - Infusion therapy and rates* Color-coded tabs that provide quick access to a broad range of techniques, data, and information on areas such as: * Growth and Patterns of Development - Theories of development; expected growth rates; height and weight tables; stages of development - language, play, psychosocial, moral, intuitive; sexual maturity; preparation for hospitalization and surgery* Assessment - Health history; length and head circumference; physical exams; abuse assessments; burns; mental health; vital signs - normal heart rates; assessment of body systems - eyes and ears, respiratory, cardiovascular, GI, urinary, nervous, musculoskeletal, hematological, immune, and endocrine* Emergency measures - CPR, choking, ACLS algorithms* Skills - Med administration, IVs, precautions, tracheostomy care* Teaching - SIDS, choking, toileting, burns, poison, drowning, falls, vehicle safety* Resources - Conversion, nutrition, sleep, cultural concerns* Important on-the-job and classroom resources - includes an English-to-Spanish guide for translations of basic terms* "Nurse Joy" and "Jake" provide expert insights and encouragement on assessments and interventions  Clinical Editor  Mikki Meadows-Oliver, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut.

Combines detailed photographs and graphics with concise, informative text to make the complex concepts of wound care easy to understand.  Maximizes the power of visual thinking by showing as well as telling about the latest wound care information techniques.  The highly visual nature of this book makes the fundamentals and advancements in the treatment of wounds clear and understandable, enabling quick review and comprehension for practical application.

Stressed about the ins and outs of pathophysiology? Gain confidence, with the newly updated PathophysiologyMade Incredibly Easy!®, 6th Edition. Offering helpful learning aids that boost your understanding and retention, this colorfully illustrated, enjoyable text offers all the vitals: cell development, the infection process, cancer warning signs, abnormal cell growth, and more. Packed with easy-to-remember definitions and plentiful illustrations, this supportive guide is the ideal study partner and on-the-job reference for new nurses, students, and all healthcare practitioners.  Be expertly guided into a solid foundation in pathophysiology, with:* NEW and updated content in a quick-read, bulleted format* End-of-book learning support that includes a "Practice Makes Perfect" practice test* Dozens of colorful diagrams and illustrations that outline core terms and concepts, with easy-to-retain definitions for:* Pathophysiology basics - cellular structure; how cells reproduce, age, and die; adaptive cell changes; the concept of homeostasis and how it affects the body; the causes of disease; and the disease development process* Infection, cancer, and genetics - the body's defense mechanisms against infection, types of infective microorganisms and how they invade the body, common infectious disease pathophysiology, classifications of cancer, warning signs of cancer, the cancer metastasis process, the role of genes and chromosomes, how cells divide, and genetic abnormalities* Cancer as it affects individual body systems - cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal system, hematologic, immune, integumentary, sensory, and reproductive system* Special chapter features include:  About the Clinical Editors  Cherie R. Rebar, PhD, MBA, RN, COI, is Vice President for Communication and Marketing at Connect: RN2ED in Beavercreek, Ohio and Professor of Nursing at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio.   Nicole Heimgartner, DNP, RN, COI, is Vice President for Business and Finance at Connect: RN2ED in Beavercreek, Ohio, and is Adjunct Faculty at Mercy College School of Nursing in Toledo, Ohio.   Carolyn Gersch, PhD, RN, CNE, is Vice President for Operations and Procedures at Connect: RN2ED, in Beavercreek, Ohio, and Director of Nursing Education at Ohio Institute of Allied Health in Dayton, Ohio.  Just the facts - a quick summary of content at the start of each chapter"Nurse Joy and Jake" - expert insights that explain key concepts, provide important care reminders, and offer reassuranceNow I get it! - illustrations and flowcharts that explain difficult conceptsBattling illness - the latest treatments for diseases and disordersThe genetic link - connections between genetics and many common disordersMemory joggers - memory tricks and other aids that help you understand and remember difficult conceptsThat's a wrap! - a quick review of chapter contentQuick quiz - multiple-choice questions after each chapter that help you retain knowledge

Superpower your maternal-neonatal skills, with the fully updated Maternal-Neonatal Facts Made Incredibly Quick!®, 3rd Edition, the indispensable pocket guide that offers at-your-fingertips answers on maternal-neonatal nursing essentials.   Flip quickly to the section on which you need guidance with the help of brightly colored tabs. Then scan the quick-read bulleted text for vital direction on the four stages of labor, interpreting stress test results, Lamaze techniques, interpreting lab values, and more. This handy quick-reference guide offers both classroom and on-the-unit support for nursing students, nurses, and all maternal-neonatal healthcare professionals.  Use this reference for maternal-neonatal assessments, tests, monitoring, and care, with these featues:   * NEW and updated bulleted content with quick-read tables, charts, and drawings * Wipeable laminated pages that make notetaking and erasing quick and easy * Pocket-sized, spiral-bound format that offers instant access to expert nursing guidance * Dozens of colorful diagrams, charts, and images that offer practical direction for areas including: * Classifying fetal presentation * Distinguishing between true and false labor * Noting systemic changes in the active phase of labor * Assessing glucose challenge values * Assessing the three categories of pregnancy signs * Distinguishing the signs and symptoms of separation between the placenta and uterine wall * Patient teaching * Easy-to-follow definitions and guidance on areas including: * Internal and external fetal monitoring--reading a fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring strip and identifying FHR patterns * Potential complications of medication administration * Comfort measures in labor * Primary indications for cesarean birth--maternal, placental, and fetal * Understanding lacerations and umbilical cord prolapse * Prenatal care - taking an obstretric and medical history, adaptations to pregnancy, fundal height, Leopold's maneuvers, fetal development, cultural practices, and more * Intrapartum  - spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy, female pelvis, labor, cervical effacement and dilation, drug administration, cesarean birth, and more * Postpartum - postpartum phases, fundal palpation, uterine involution, postpartal hemorrhage, pulmonary embolism, maternal self-care, lactation, and more * Neonatal - neonatal flow algorithm, physiology and assessment, Apgar score, sutures and fontanels, infections, HIV, oxygen therapy, circumcision, neonatal labs, and moreAbout the Clinical Editor   Stephanie C. Evans, PhD, APRN, CPNP, is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.

Feeling unsure about the ins and outs of charting? Grasp the essential basics, with the irreplaceable Nursing Documentation Made Incredibly Easy!®, 5th Edition. Packed with colorful images and clear-as-day guidance, this friendly reference guides you through meeting documentation requirements, working with electronic medical records systems, complying with legal requirements, following care planning guidelines, and more. Whether you are a nursing student or a new or experienced nurse, this on-the-spot study and clinical guide is your ticket to ensuring your charting is timely, accurate, and watertight.  Let the experts walk you through up-to-date best practices for nursing documentation, with:  * NEW and updated, fully illustrated content in quick-read, bulleted format * NEWdiscussion of the necessary documentation process outside of charting--informed consent, advanced directives, medication reconciliation * Easy-to-retain guidance on using the electronic medical records / electronic health records (EMR/EHR) documentation systems, and required charting and documentation practices * Easy-to-read, easy-to-remember content that provides helpful charting examples demonstrating what to document in different patient situations, while addressing the different styles of charting * Outlines the Do's and Don'ts of charting - a common sense approach that addresses a wide range of topics, including: * Documentation and the nursing process--assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning care/outcomes, implementation, evaluation * Documenting the patient's health history and physical examination * The Joint Commission standards for assessment * Patient rights and safety * Care plan guidelines * Enhancing documentation * Avoiding legal problems * Documenting procedures * Documentation practices in a variety of settings--acute care, home healthcare, and long-term care * Documenting special situations--release of patient information after death, nonreleasable information, searching for contraband, documenting inappropriate behavior * Special features include: * Just the facts - a quick summary of each chapter's content * Advice from the experts - seasoned input on vital charting skills, such as interviewing the patient, writing outcome standards, creating top-notch care plans * "Nurse Joy" and "Jake" - expert insights on the nursing process and problem-solving * That's a wrap! - a review of the topics covered in that chapter About the Clinical Editor   Kate Stout, RN, MSN, is a Post Anesthesia Care Staff Nurse at Dosher Memorial Hospital in Southport, North Carolina.

Time to master the complexities of respiratory care. The newly updated Respiratory Care Made Incredibly Easy!®, 3rd Edition, explains the essentials with humor, expert guidance, and numerous colorful images. Offering the essential terms, skills, and equipment how-to's you need to successfully treat the most common respiratory disorders, this down-to-earth guide helps you grasp respiratory physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology in clear and simple language. Prepare for success in the classroom and on the job, with this enjoyable guide to creating positive respiratory outcomes.Grasp the fundamental concepts, skills, and processes of respiratory care ...   * NEW content on the latest respiratory modalities and updated nursing guidelines * Dozens of colorful charts, drawings, and diagrams that make complex respiratory care concepts clear and easy-to-remember * Perfect for visual learners--visually demonstrates anatomy and physiology, the components of treatments and when and how to apply them, and the causes, symptoms, and treatment of obstructive, restrictive, vascular, and neoplastic lung disorders * Ideal reference and review for nursing students, new nurses, and respiratory therapists, with clear, concise direction on areas such as: * Respiratory assessment techniques * Diagnostic procedures * Airway maintenance * Oxygen delivery * Chest drainage * Suctioning * Ventilatory support * Treating infection and inflammation * Assessing and treating traumatic injuries and other respiratory emergencies * Care of patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and end-tidal CO2 monitoring * Recognizing an asthma attack * Preoperative and postoperative care for patients having a thoracotomy or lung transplant * Computed tomography (CT) and x-ray imaging * Chapter features that provide learning aids and on-the-unit support: * Just the facts--quick summary of chapter content * Kids' korner--seasoned guidance on caring for pediatric patients * Clinical pearls--clear-cut explanations of symptoms and disorders, backed by direction and advice on treatment * Advice from the experts--expert input on respiratory care * Home care--helpful guidance on teaching patient self-care * Breath sounds-- online access to breath sounds * Nurses Joy and Jake--Practical advice and experienced insights offered throughout * Memory jogger--simple techniques for remembering vital information   About the Clinical Editor Rose Knapp, DNP, RN, APN-BC, is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Associate Graduate Faculty MSN Program Director and APN Program Coordinator at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey.

Anatomía y Fisiología forma parte de la serie Colección Lippincott Enfermería. Un enfoque práctico y conciso , caracterizada por presentar de forma divertida, atractiva y visual, temas alta complejidad en la enseñanza de enfermería. El objetivo del presente título es ofrecer todos los términos y conceptos básicos de anatomía y fisiología de forma amigable y sencilla. La información se presenta con la claridad que todos los estudiantes necesitan para entender la estructura básica y las funciones principales de los sistemas corporales. Contiene, asimismo, información sobre genética, nutrición, reproducción y mucho más. Características principales: Viñetas a lo largo del texto y logos que enfatizan algunos conceptosContenido organizado por sistemas: cardiovascular, respiratorio, endocrino, renal y urológico, reproductores y musculoesquelético.Datos actuales y las mejores prácticas en la evaluación y tratamiento de los trastornos comunes, incluyendo: anatomía, etiología, fisiología, exploración física, pruebas diagnósticas, y diagnósticos enfermeros actualizados (NANDA).Orientación paso a paso en las habilidades vitales, con escenarios de pacientes de la vida real.

Ready to learn health assessment skills? The fully updated Health Assessment Made Incredibly Visual, 3rd Edition, shows you how—with humor, great visuals, and real-life scenarios.                     Hundreds of colorful drawings, diagrams, and photos support easy-to-follow, expert nursing instruction on the many skills needed for physical exams and assessments of every body system, from head to toe. Fulfill the requirements of student nursing—and start your nursing practice with a high standard—with this top-level direction on performing solid, accurate health assessments! Benefit from the expert wisdom of this invaluable guide, featuring . . . NEW content on geriatric care from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth and Fifth Edition (DSM-4 and DSM-5)Simple-to-use and easy-to-follow guidance on all aspects of health assessmentFully illustrated examples of best practices – Current nursing standards for each type of assessmentSupport for accurate assessment – Guides you through the anatomy and assessment processes for each body system or health issue, including skin, hair, and nails; eyes and ears; nose, mouth, throat, and neck; pregnancy, and the respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurologic, and genitourinary systemsStep-by-step guidance on examination skills with photos, diagrams, drawings, and descriptions for areas including:Use of examination tools and equipmentChoosing, using, and interpreting assessment testsSpotting abnormalitiesPalpating the nose and maxillary sinusesMeasuring diaphragm movementPercussing the chestMeasuring visionAssessing eye muscle functionHearing and voice assessmentsSpecial chapter features:Take Note – Real-life examples of documentation for complex conditionsOutside the norm – Photos and explanations of abnormalitiesMemory board – Memory tricks that help you remember vital concepts and key treatmentsSymptom synopsis – Symptoms, key facts, and possible causes for numerous conditionsSkill check – Expert guidance, backed by real-life photos, on how to examine and assess different body systems and functionsQ&A – End-of-chapter quizzes—puzzles, riddles, and multiple-choice questions to help you retain essential information

Know the how and why of common conditions—and assess them accurately—with the newly updated Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Visual, 3rd Edition. Fully illustrated in the popular Made Incredibly Visual style, this essential guide offers easy-to-follow explanations for the causes and mechanisms of numerous common disorders, listing symptoms and indications for each. Use this as the perfect study guide for the NCLEX® or certification exam, to support class materials, and to absorb the pathophysiology principles every nurse needs to know. Absorb the expert wisdom and insights of this invaluable guide . . . Walks you through the development stages of numerous diseases and disorders, illustrating their cellular process, symptoms, and effects on tissue and organsExplains cell parts and their functions, as well as cell division, adaptation, injury, and stress and diseaseHundreds of photos, illustrations, and diagrams explaining key concepts and providing clear direction on how to recognize common conditionsSupports accurate diagnosis and treatment – Common disorders for each major body system, such as:Cardiovascular – Acute coronary syndromes, aortic aneurysms, cardiomyopathyRespiratory – ARDS, asthma, chronic bronchitis, lung cancerNeurologic – Alzheimer’s, cerebral aneurysm, migraine headachesGastrointestinal – Cholecystitis, cirrhosis, Crohn’s diseaseMusculoskeletal – Carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated disk, osteoarthritisHematologic – Anemia, leukemia, sickle cell diseaseImmune – AIDS, allergic rhinitis, rheumatoid arthritisEndocrine – Adrenal hypofunction, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndromeRenal – Acute renal failure, acute tubular necrosis, pyelonephritisIntegumentary – Acne, burns, pressure ulcersReproductive – Breast, cervical, ovarian, and prostate cancerSpecial chapter features:Vision Quest – End-of-chapter quizzes in the form of puzzles, riddles, and multiple-choice questions, to help you retain vital informationRisky business – Risk factors to be aware of while treating each conditionHow it happens – The physiological process that creates a particular conditionWhat to look for – A list of symptoms for each conditionAge-old story – Discusses how a condition develops and presents, according to the patient’s ageMemory board - Visual tricks that help you remember vital concepts and key treatments

Presents nursing assessment skills in the reader-friendly Incredibly Easy! format that makes learning fun. With an appealing 4-color interior and light-hearted humor throughout, this title provides the know-how nurses need to obtain pertinent health histories, perform physical examinations, and recognize normal and abnormal findings.

Calculate correct dosages with safety and confidence, with the easy-to-follow nursing expertise of Dosage Calculations Made Incredibly Easy! 5th edition. This fully illustrated guide offers the complete how-to on calculating dosages for all drug forms and administration routes, with numerous practice exercises and seasoned guidance on interpreting drug orders accurately. Understand class materials more fully, get ready for the NCLEX or certification exam, or refresh your calculation skills with this enjoyable, colorful text. Your Incredible Easy editors know from experience that learning the basics isn't always easy so you'll find full coverage of topics including: o math basics such as fractions, decimals, and percentages o measurement systems and conversions o calculating oral, topical, liquid, and rectal drug dosages o calculating parenteral injections and IV infusions o calculating pediatric, obstetric, and critical care dosages o recording drug administration An easy-reference format with clearly worded, bulleted content demonstrated with numerous photos, illustrations, and diagrams will give you step-by-step direction on: o calculating dosages of all kinds o starting an infusion, including IV guidelines o choosing administration equipment o dealing with poor handwriting o understanding medication labels and drug abbreviations o avoiding common drug errors Plus, you'll get all of the learning aids, tips, and tricks that nurses have come to expect from the books in the Incredibly Easy series: • Full-color inserts include: improving patient safety by using infusion devices; the anatomy of a medication label • Appendices include: multiple choice Q&A; drug therapy conversions chart; dosage calculation formulas table; glossary with key terms and definitions • Before you give that drug! – Crucial advice on avoiding medication errors • Advice from the experts – Tips on ensuring accurate dosages • For math phobics only – Hints, tips, and drawings to help you dissolve math obstacles • Dosage drill - Real-life clinical dosage situations to practice your calculation skills on • Memory jogger - Fortifies content with easy-to-remember tips and formulas • Quick quiz - Questions with answers/explanations at end of every chapter to help you remember vital points

With wipeable page surface that allows nurses to write notes and remove them, this title covers basic electrocardiography including cardiac conduction, lead placement, and heart rate calculation; rhythm strip interpretation; causes, signs and symptoms, interventions, and treatment for arrhythmias; and, antiarrhythmic drugs, pacemakers, and ICDs.