PDF-(READ)-Handbook of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Applications

Organized alphabetically this reference pocket guide has information on over 500 laboratory and diagnostic tests It has an emphasis on reference values and normal findings descriptions purposes procedures clinical problems and drug affects factors affecting tests results nursing implications and client teaching. Ibrahim . A. . Janahi, MD, FCCP, FRCPCH . Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medicine- Qatar . Division Chief, Pediatric . Pulmomnology. . Learning points . What is asthma/Differential diagnosis of wheezy chest . 906 Olive Street, Suite 1200, St. Louis, Missouri 63101Tel: 3141445 | Fax: 3141449 | Email: nila@nilausa.org | Web: www.nilausa.org September 18, 2020James E. Mathews, Ph.D.Executive Dir Murrin, Suzan BackgroundDefinitionsReferring LaboratoriesPhysiciansAssignment RequiredHospitalsHospitalLeased LaboratoriesHospital Laboratory Services Furnished to Nonhospital PatientsReporting of Pricing Localitie Fast Find: Lab and Dx--The complete F.A. Davis Lab & Diagnostic Test database online at DavisPlus.com U.S. and Canadian content Searchable and printable Mobile and tablet friendly \'Common Use\' for each monograph to provide an at-a-glance description of what the test is for, presented in everyday language that patients will understand Monographs that focus on what you need to do before, during, and after each laboratory and diagnostic test, including... Patient Teaching Detailed coverage of patient safety Sensitivity to Social and Cultural Issues and Nutritional Considerations, where appropriate Diagnostic imaging monographs with explanations of the reasons for the test result Pathophysiology information that explains why a lab test result is increased or decreased Reference Ranges that are expressed in both conventional and SI units (with the SI unit conversion factor) and include age- and gender-specific variations when indicated and normal variations due to cultural considerations Interfering Factors, including food, natural products, timing of test, handling of specimen, underlying patient conditions, and drugs that may interfere with the results of the test Full-color tube top guide Unique coverage of laboratory and diagnostic tests for subspecialties, such as maternity, therapeutic drug monitoring, nutrition and sensory Cross referencing of related lab and diagnostic tests in every monograph Body System appendix that includes therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology as well as nutrition-related lab tests \"The fast, fun, and easy way to get up to speed on the medical tests nurses need to know!
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Nursing Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests Demystified, Second Edition offers a clear, step-by-step blueprint to understanding the laboratory and diagnostic tests most often performed by nurses. You will learn what each test is, why it is ordered, how it is performed, how patients should prepare, how long it takes to get the results, how to interpret the results, and what the nursing implications are. Topics are presented in a logical learn-as-you-go sequence, building on what you\'ve learned, and you\'ll be able to test your knowledge with chapter-ending questions and a comprehensive final exam.This self-teaching guide shows you how to confidently perform: Hematology TestsElectrolyte TestsArterial Blood Gases TestsLiver Blood TestsCardiac Enzyme and Markers TestsSerologic TestsEndocrine TestsTumor MarkersPregnancy, Infertility, and Genetic TestsSimple X-Ray ImagingComputed Tomography (CT, CAT) ScanMagnetic Resonance Imaging and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) ScanUltrasound ScanCardiovascular Tests and ProceduresFemale and Maternity Tests and ProceduresTests for MalesLung, Chest, Abdominal, Urinary Tract Tests and ProceduresSkin, Muscle, and Bone TestsSinus, Ears, Nose, Throat Tests and ProceduresVision Tests and ProceduresNursing Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests Demystified, Second Edition is essential reading for anyone preparing for the NCLEX(R) or for nurses who want to brush-up on the tests they will most likely to be asked to perform. \" Best money I have spent in a LONG time. I\'m a nursing student and part of our clinical rotation was to write down our patient\'s lab results and note on any abnormals why they were abnormal for my particular patient. This book lists out not just the normal levels, but what conditions can contribute to the high or low values. Sometimes it\'s pages and pages of possible reasons. This baby is a fantastic time saver for me. Great for nursing school, you will use it constantly.Best nursing lab book I\'ve encountered. Definitely worth the money. -- Amazon Reviewer The information nurses need...when, where, and how they need it! Nursing-focused and easy-to-read, this manual delivers all of the information you need to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient care--pre-test, intra-test, and post-test. Tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete names for quick reference. The integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification. Plus, a Body Systems Appendix includes a list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests for each body system as well as nutrition-related lab tests. Explore MORE online! Tap into Fast Find: Lab & Dx, the complete monograph library online, anytime, anywhere. Handbook of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications, Seventh Edition, gives information about the commonly ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests, along with nursing implications and client teaching. It gives quick, pertinent information about the tests, emphasizing their purposes, the procedures, the clinical problems associated with disease entities, and drugs related to abnormal test results, as well as nursing implications together with client teaching. Reference values are given for children, adults, and the elderly.Because the reference text is a handbook in pocket form, it can be easily carried to clinical settings. This text is appropriate for students in various types of nursing and non-nursing programs, including medical technology programs, baccalaureate and nursing programs, associate degree programs, diploma programs, and practical nursing programs. This book is most valuable to the nurse practitioner, registered nurse, student nurse, and licensed practical nurse in hospital settings, including specialty areas such as intensive care units, maternity, pediatrics, emergency rooms, clinics, health care provider offices, and independent nursing practices. \"Saunders Nursing Guide to Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 2nd Edition is the perfect guide to laboratory testing for both students and practicing nurses alike. Featuring the latest testing information organized alphabetically for quick reference, this resource offers test formats that emphasize the nurse\'s specific role in all aspects of the testing process. Basics the Nurse Needs to Know and Nursing Care sections for every laboratory test explain what the nurse is to do during the pre-, post- and actual test stages, and highlights the nursing responses to critical values, complications, patient teaching, and health promotion. A new companion Evolve website also offers a variety of learning resources and skills videos to help you master diagnostic procedures and perform accurate testing.Alphabetical organization of the laboratory tests (featuring alphabetical thumb tabs) makes every test easy to find.Also Called sections feature synonyms and abbreviations that help you identify specific tests.
Purpose of the Test
states the indications of each test.
Basics the Nurse Needs to Know
offers an explanation of each test in clear, simple language.
Normal Values
in standard and SI units include variations for gender and age, where relevant.
How the Test is Done
succinctly describes how each test is performed.
Significance of Test Results
list the diseases and disorders that are associated with abnormal findings.
Interfering Factors
list the factors, such as drugs, herbs, and improper specimen collection and handling, that inadvertently affect test results.
Nursing Care
is divided into Pretest, During the Test, and Posttest, listing in detail what the nurse does in the testing process.Nursing Response to Critical Values and Nursing Response to Complications detail what you should be alert for before, during, and after the test and how to manage dangerous situations.Explicit incorporation of nursing concerns related to lab tests can only be found in this lab book.Over 50 new and updated pieces of art highlight how results are interpreted, what equipment is used, and how various techniques are performed.Over 20 new tests prepare you for the types of tests you will encounter during your clinical experience. Patient Teaching icons make crucial nursing content easy to find.New Student Resources on Evolve feature a variety of supplemental learning tools.Skills materials, including skills checklists, PDFs of skills, and brief skills video clips, help you master specimen collection and basic diagnostic procedures.Patient handouts provide practical, useable materials to make your clinical experience easier.Audio pronunciations simplify the process of learning difficult terminology.\" An indispensable pocket-sized reference for any academic or clinical setting Handbook of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications, Eighth Edition, provides fast access to the latest information about 500 of today\'s commonly ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests, along with nursing implications and practical guidance for client teaching. This concise guide allows readers to quickly access pertinent information about the tests, their purposes, the procedures, associated clinical problems, drugs, and reference values for children, adults, and the elderly.Easy-to-carry and conveniently pocket-sized, the handbook is an essential reference for any clinical or academic setting. This text is appropriate for students in nursing and non-nursing programs, including medical technology programs, baccalaureate and nursing programs, associate degree programs, diploma programs, and practical nursing programs. This book is most valuable to the nurse practitioner, registered nurse, student nurse, and licensed practical nurse in hospital settings, including specialty areas such as intensive care units, maternity, pediatrics, emergency rooms, clinics, health care provider offices, and independent nursing practices. \"The fast, fun, and easy way to get up to speed on the medical tests nurses need to know!
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Nursing Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests Demystified, Second Edition offers a clear, step-by-step blueprint to understanding the laboratory and diagnostic tests most often performed by nurses. You will learn what each test is, why it is ordered, how it is performed, how patients should prepare, how long it takes to get the results, how to interpret the results, and what the nursing implications are. Topics are presented in a logical learn-as-you-go sequence, building on what you\'ve learned, and you\'ll be able to test your knowledge with chapter-ending questions and a comprehensive final exam.This self-teaching guide shows you how to confidently perform: Hematology TestsElectrolyte TestsArterial Blood Gases TestsLiver Blood TestsCardiac Enzyme and Markers TestsSerologic TestsEndocrine TestsTumor MarkersPregnancy, Infertility, and Genetic TestsSimple X-Ray ImagingComputed Tomography (CT, CAT) ScanMagnetic Resonance Imaging and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) ScanUltrasound ScanCardiovascular Tests and ProceduresFemale and Maternity Tests and ProceduresTests for MalesLung, Chest, Abdominal, Urinary Tract Tests and ProceduresSkin, Muscle, and Bone TestsSinus, Ears, Nose, Throat Tests and ProceduresVision Tests and ProceduresNursing Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests Demystified, Second Edition is essential reading for anyone preparing for the NCLEX(R) or for nurses who want to brush-up on the tests they will most likely to be asked to perform. \" This bestselling reference helps users make nursing diagnoses and write care plans with ease and confidence. It helps nurses correlate nursing diagnoses with known information about clients on the basis of assessment findings, established medical or psychiatric diagnoses, and the current treatment plan. This extensively revised and updated edition presents the most up-to-date information on all 2005-2006 NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses. You\'ll also appreciate the handbook\'s integration of both the NIC and NOC taxonomies evidence-based nursing interventions home care client/family teaching and multicultural, geriatric, and pediatric considerations. Instructor resources are available contact your sales representative for details.Helps users understand how to make a nursing diagnosis and plan care using the nursing process and evidence-based nursing research.The practical, step-by-step format helps users make diagnoses and write care plans with ease and confidence.Integrates both NIC and NOC interventions and outcomes in each care plan.Features essential home care, client/family teaching, multicultural, pediatric, and geriatric considerations relevant to today\'s nursing students.Helps users easily create customized plans of care using the Ackley, Ladwig Care Plan Constructor on the Evolve website.This edition has been extensively revised and updated to include the most up-to-date information on all 2005-2006 NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses.The new alphabetical thumb tabs offer easy access to specific nursing diagnosis care plans.Features a helpful explanation of how to use the Guide to Nursing Diagnoses and Guide to Planning Care sections.Features many enhancements to the accompanying Evolve website (see Ancillaries for details).Includes more detailed information about NOC and its use in nursing care planning.Guide to Nursing Diagnoses section features more emotional/spiritual elements and now includes coverage of Mad Cow, E. Coli, West Nile, Foodborne Illnesses, and Pesticide Contamination.Guide to Planning Care section now offers updated and expanded multicultural, pediatric, and evidence-based interventions/rationales.An appendix now includes Gordon\'s Functional Health Patterns, as adapted by the authors. The fast, easy, and fun way to learn nursing laboratory and diagnostic testingNursing Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests Demystified helps nursing students prepare for the NCLEXE exam and ace one of the most difficult aspects of their required curriculum. The book is divided into two sections: laboratory tests and non-laboratory tests. For every test the author covers: what is being tested, why is it being tested, how is the test performed, nursing implications, and interpreting the results. The information nurses need...when, where, and how they need it! Here\'s the information nurses and nursing students need to know about laboratory and diagnostic tests! This nursing-focused, easy-to-read handbook provides all of the information you need to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient care--pre-test, intra-test, and post-test. Tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for quick reference. The integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification. Plus, a Body Systems Appendix includes a list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests for each body system as well as nutrition-related lab tests. . Kylee Walker. 1*. , Rudolfo Bueno. 2. , Richard Clough. 2. , David Pulford. 2. , Richard Swainsbury. 2. , Peter Winquist. 3. , Abbas Munshi. 3. , and Paul Bingham. 1. ..  . 1. Surveillance and Incursion Investigation (Animals and Marine) Team, Investigation and Diagnostic Centres and Response Directorate (IDC&R), Ministry for Primary Industries, New Zealand..