Download or read book Mosby s 2003 AssessTest written by Dolores F. Saxton and published by . This book was released on 2002-12-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considered the most trusted resource for helping nursing students prepare for the NCLEX-RN® licensure exam, this new edition assesses their knowledge and abilities before they take the Boards. The AssessTest is comprised of 265 questions that reflect the stand-alone format and distribution of content according to the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. A detailed computer evaluation analyzes individual strengths and weaknesses to help students plan study time more effectively. The computerized institutional report summarizes group performance in the same categories as the individual profile and assists instructors in evaluating the group's strengths and weaknesses. The group scores are compared to those of an RN norm group as well as a program-specific norm group. Packages test results with a booklet containing correct answers, question classifications, and rationales for correct and incorrect answer options so students may continue to use the AssessTest as a study tool. Compares individual and group scores to a national norm group so students and faculty can determine how performance ranks among peers. Provides an institutional profile that includes an analysis of the group's performance by clinical area to assist in curriculum evaluation. Compares scores from the 2003, 2002, and 2001 tests to enable faculty to evaluate consistency of student performance and curriculum. Includes a roster of students' individual scores, percentile rankings, and an item analysis of missed questions to assist faculty in identifying students needing special assistance. Features only nationally, field-tested questions to ensure validity and quality. Presents questions according to the latest NCLEX test plan to parallel the format and scope of content and to familiarize students with the content they can expect to encounter on the Boards. Includes a new coding classification, Critical Thinking/Professional Decision-Making with subcategories of Clinical Judgement, Legal and Ethical Accountability, and Managerial Responsibility (to include delegation), to parallel content featured in the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. Offers schools of nursing an emailed PDF version of their institutional profile in addition to a hard copy, enabling them to receive their institutional results in a shorter time period.

Download or read book Mosby s Guide to Physical Examination E Book written by Henry M. Seidel and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-03-04 with total page 924 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mosby's Guide to Physical Examination is a comprehensive textbook of physical examination, history-taking, and health assessment with a unique emphasis on differential diagnosis and variations across the lifespan. The book conveys a uniquely compassionate, patient-centered approach to physical examination with a strong evidence-based foundation. Clinical Pearls boxes give brief clinical insights with expert tips on techniques, findings, and patient teaching. Mnemonic boxes deliver engaging auditory, visual, and other memory cues to help you remember series of assessment or exam steps. Physical Variations boxes detail multicultural considerations for assessing patients from diverse ethnic and cultural groups. Staying Well boxes describe holistic approaches to health promotion and patient teaching. Risk Factors boxes highlight modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for a variety of conditions. Differential Diagnosis boxes give comparisons of expected findings for similar conditions and explain how disease presentations vary. Physical Examination boxes provide current data on the most effective techniques for delivering quality patient care. Functional Assessment boxes focus on the patient’s functional abilities and present a holistic approach to patient care. Downloadable text and PDA summaries allow for quick review of the key steps in each system exam. Dynamic learning exercises on the companion website test your knowledge and provide instant feedback on your progress. Updates throughout reflect the latest research findings and evidence-based practice for techniques, normal and abnormal findings, genetics, and assessment. 60 video clips demonstrate exam techniques for each system and are downloadable for use on Video iPod devices. 25 new anatomy and physiology animations provide narrated explanations of processes beneath the skin. New audio chapter summaries, downloadable for use on MP3 players, offer a convenient way to review key content on the go. New 3-column tables featuring Pathophysiology, Subjective Data, and Objective Data provide an illustrated reference that allows for quick and accurate comparisons. 75 new illustrations and dozens of new photos of normal and abnormal findings help to clarify anatomic concepts and exam techniques.

Download or read book Mosby s Pocket Guide to Cultural Health Assessment E Book written by Carolyn D'Avanzo and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-01-08 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With all of the cultural and ethnic information that could affect patient and family care, POCKET GUIDE TO CULTURAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT, 4th Edition is the perfect portable yet complete reference. This guide discusses the clinical implications of ethnic populations from over 170 countries with a wealth of information on each—from languages spoken to health care beliefs and practices to eye contact. Ideal for everyday use, this handbook is the most comprehensive and portable resource on the market for patient care. Alphabetically organized by country with all sections presented consistently to give you quick access to important cultural information. Presents comprehensive content on all cultural aspects that affect patient assessment. Includes brief descriptions of each country’s topography and provides maps to illustrate potential environmental etiologies of an illness. Updated international childhood immunization schedules and the latest information from the World Health Organization provide the most up-to-date healthcare standards from around the world. Extensive bibliographies give you resources for further information. A streamlined and concise format with thumb tabs dividing each section makes this pocket guide the perfect quick reference tool. Thoroughly updated content includes new country names and their demographics, patient data, health care practices, and other cultural implications that affect care of today’s culturally diverse patient population. New international contributors bring together a wealth of information on the specifics of care for patients from over 170 countries. Includes more historical and political information for each country to provide current background information. Increased emphasis on how a population appears in the worldview and how their religion affect decision-making gives you a fuller perspective on each country’s culture. More information on naturalistic healing and practices helps you treat patients from a variety of backgrounds.

Download or read book Mosby s Guide to Physical Examination written by Henry M. Seidel and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 919 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a strong patient-centered approach to care and an author team comprised of nurses and physicians, Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, 8th Edition, addresses teaching and learning health assessment in nursing, medical, and a wide variety of other health-care programs, at both undergraduate and graduate levels. This new edition offers an increased focus on evidence-based practice and improved readability, along with integrated lifespan content and numerous special features such as Clinical Pearls and Physical Variations, Functional Assessment, and Staying Well boxes. Evidence-Based Practice in Physical Examination boxes supply you with current data on the most effective techniques for delivering quality patient care. Clinical Pearls lend insights and clinical expertise to help you develop clinical judgment skills. Functional Assessment boxes present a more holistic approach to patient care that extends beyond the physical exam to patients' functional ability. Staying Well boxes focus you on patient wellness and health promotion. Risk Factor boxes provide opportunities for patient teaching or genetic testing for a variety of conditions. Differential diagnosis content offers you an understanding of how disease presentations vary and specific information for how to make diagnoses from similar abnormal findings. Abnormal Findings tables equip you with a quick, illustrated reference that allows for comparisons of various abnormalities along with key symptoms and underlying pathophysiology. Sample Documentation boxes clarify appropriate professional language for the process of recording patient assessment data. NEW! Advance Practice Skills highlighted throughout text makes identification and reference easier for students. NEW! Updated content throughout provides you with cutting-edge research and a strong evidence-based approach to care. NEW! Vital Signs and Pain Assessment Chapter groups important, foundational tasks together for easy reference in one location. NEW! Improve readability ensures content remains clear, straightforward, and easy to understand. NEW! Updated illustrations and photographs enhances visual appeal and clarifies anatomic concepts and exam techniques.

Download or read book Mosby s 2004 AssessTest written by Dolores F. Saxton and published by . This book was released on 2003-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considered the most trusted resource for helping nursing students prepare for the NCLEX-RN® licensure exam, this new edition assesses their knowledge and abilities before they take the Boards. The AssessTest is comprised of 265 questions that reflect the stand-alone format and distribution of content according to the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. A detailed computer evaluation analyzes individual strengths and weaknesses to help students plan study time more effectively. The computerized institutional report summarizes group performance in the same categories as the individual profile and assists instructors in evaluating the group's strengths and weaknesses. The group scores are compared to those of an RN norm group as well as a program-specific norm group. A table that compares an institution's 2004 test scores to results from the 2002 and the 2003 tests, enables faculty to evaluate consistency of student performance and curriculum from year to year. Contains questions formulated to the latest NCLEX-RN test plan to familiarize students with the content they can expect to encounter on the Boards. Includes NEW alternate test items to parallel the latest changes to the NCLEX-RN exam. Predicts the probability of passing the NCLEX exam based on AssessTest performance to allow students to evaluate their readiness for the Boards. Provides a computerized analysis of test performance in four categories - client needs, nursing process, critical thinking, and clinical area - to identify specific strengths and weaknesses. Compares individual and group scores to BSN, ADN, and total RN national norm groups, so students and faculty can determine how performance ranks among peers. Includes a roster of students' individual scores, percentile rankings, and an item analysis of missed questions to assist faculty in identifying students needing special assistance. Includes a Critical Thinking/Professional Decision-Making classification with subcategories of Clinical Judgement, Legal and Ethical Accountability, and Managerial Responsibility (to include delegation), to parallel content featured in the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. Provides a table comparing scores from the 2004, 2003, and 2002 tests, enabling faculty to evaluate consistency of student performance and curriculum. Features only nationally, field-tested questions to ensure validity and quality. Ensures currency and caliber of test questions with expert clinical consultant reviews. Offers an emailed PDF version of the institutional profile in addition to a hard copy, enabling schools of nursing to receive their institutional results in a shorter time period. Withholds sending test results until after April 1 to ensure test security. Guarantees that test results will be shipped within three business days from receipt of answer sheets after that date. Packages test results with a booklet containing correct answers, question classifications, and rationales for correct and incorrect answer options so students may continue to use the AssessTest as a study tool.

Download or read book Mosby s Pocket Guide to Pediatric Assessment E Book written by Joyce K. Engel and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-03-09 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mosby's Pocket Guide to Pediatric Assessment offers a concise but comprehensive approach to health assessment for the pediatric client. It begins with a general description of history taking and includes approaches to children at various ages, nutritional assessment, and measurement and evaluation of vital signs. Emphasis is on "how to" information, including how and what to assess in each body system. Psychosocial, anatomical, and physiological development variations are incorporated as appropriate, as well as normal and abnormal findings. Given the extensive information provided, this reference is ideal for a broad range of nurses and students dealing with pediatric patients. Concise, portable size makes this book very handy for use in clinical settings. Presents content in an outline format for clinical practicality. Includes both psychosocial and physical aspects of assessment within a developmental framework. Body system organization facilitates retrieval of information. Highlighted clinical alerts call attention to potentially serious findings. Up-to-date growth charts are provided for birth through age 18. Extensively revised to reflect trends in pediatric nursing, up-to-date techniques, and current literature. A new chapter on assessment of mental health addresses growing areas of concern including school phobia, ADHD, depression, suicide, anxiety, and schizophrenia. New tables provide quick reference to common childhood symptoms (i.e., fever, diarrhea, vomiting). Updated coverage of immunizations (U.S. and Canada) includes information regarding relevance and normal timing of immunizations as well as most current published tables. Nursing diagnoses have been updated throughout.

Download or read book Mosby s Pocket Guide to Nutritional Assessment and Care E Book written by Mary Courtney Moore and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-07-02 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perform thorough nutrition assessments and interventions with the help of this concise yet comprehensive resource. Whether you’re a clinical practitioner or a student, you’ll benefit from a focus on the health effects of overweight and obesity and an overview of cultural impacts on nutrition. The new edition incorporates the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005 and the MyPyramid plan for diet and lifestyle planning. The Nutrition Care Process concept gives you even more tools to provide better nutrition assessment and care. From drug-nutrient interactions to the latest American Heart Association recommendations, you’ll always have the most current and relevant nutrition information within reach. Incorporates nutrition assessment into almost every chapter, emphasizing performance of a complete nutrition assessment as a basis for planning nutrition interventions and teaching. Covers both enteral and parenteral nutrition support. Highlights the importance of weight control and physical activity for the prevention and care of diabetes and other health problems. Cultural and ethnic nutrition information helps you understand food preferences of diverse populations to aid in planning interventions that will better suit clients’ needs. Appendixes available on Evolve provide valuable resources for nutrition intervention, referral, and teaching. The glossary gives you clear definitions of words in an easily accessible reference. MyPyramid and MyPyramid for Kids simplify diet and lifestyle planning for all age groups. NEW assessment tool MEDFICTS (Meat, Eggs, Dairy, Fried foods, In baked goods, Convenience foods, Table fats, Snacks) helps evaluate an individual’s diet. MORE information on limiting sodium intake to fight hypertension and ischemic heart disease. EXPANDED content on the liver, particularly related to hepatitis. NEW table lists medications that can impair control of glucose and lipid levels. NEW information on medications to address the nutritional implications of cancer, HIV infection, and diabetes.

Download or read book Foundations of Nursing E Book written by Barbara Lauritsen Christensen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-12-27 with total page 1395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the popular LPN Threads series, this comprehensive text prepares you for safe and effective nursing practice in today’s fast-paced healthcare environment. Covering maternal and neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, mental health, and community nursing, Foundations of Nursing, 6th Edition, includes all of the essential LPN/LVN content you need. Companion CD includes animations and audio clips depicting physiologic processes, physical assessment video clips, an English/Spanish glossary with definitions and audio pronunciations, an anatomy coloring book, and a fluid and electrolytes tutorial. The consistent, logical framework of the nursing process connects specific disorders to patient care. A mathematics review chapter provides a complete review of basic arithmetic skills and practice in drug dosage calculation to ensure safe medication administration. Safety Alert boxes help you implement The Joint Commission’s safety guidelines in all settings, with considerations for special populations. Nursing Diagnosis boxes, screened and highlighted in the text, include nursing diagnoses for specific disorders paired with the appropriate nursing interventions. More than 100 skills in a step-by-step format with full-color illustrations present clearly defined nursing actions with rationales for the skills and techniques you’ll use in practice. Medication tables are meticulously detailed and provide quick access to action, dosage, precautions, and nursing considerations for commonly used drugs. Nursing Care Plans, presented in a case-study format, emphasize patient goals and outcomes and end with Critical Thinking Questions to develop your clinical decision-making skills. Coordinated Care boxes emphasize parameters for prioritizing tasks, as well as assigning tasks to and supervising unlicensed assistive personnel. Patient Teaching boxes and Family Teaching boxes include post-hospital discharge guidelines and disease prevention instructions with a strong focus on three-way communication among the nurse, patient, and family members. Life Span Considerations for Older Adults boxes provide age-specific information for the care of the aging population, which is often the primary focus of the LPN/LVN nurse. Home Care Considerations boxes discuss the issues facing patients and caregivers in the home health care setting. Health Promotion boxes provide key information on staying healthy and preventing disease, with tips on wellness from Healthy People 2010. Cultural Considerations boxes discuss how to address the health needs of a culturally diverse patient population when planning care. Enhanced focus on the NCLEX® Examination offers end-of-chapter Get Ready for the NCLEX Examination! sections with key points for self-guided study and remediation and an extensive set of review questions for thorough self-assessment. Additional review questions on Evolve provide instant feedback with correct answer and rationale for even more test-taking practice. Evidence-Based Practice boxes summarize the latest research findings and highlight how they apply to LPN/LVN practice. Updated, vibrant full-color design highlights key information and enhances your understanding of important concepts.

Download or read book Health Assessment for Nursing Practice E Book written by Susan Fickertt Wilson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-12-19 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW! NGN-style case studies provide optimal preparation for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination. NEW! LGBTQ+ Considerations boxes summarize special assessment considerations for LGBTQ+ clients. NEW! Updated coverage of signs of abuse, neglect, and human trafficking equips you to become a mandatory reporter of these growing health problems. NEW! Updated, high-quality illustrations accurately represent assessment techniques and the latest examination equipment. NEW! Increased emphasis on normal findings is incorporated into the text along with a reduced emphasis on uncommon findings. NEW emphasis in the Adapting Health Assessment chapter describes how to adjust your care for patients with a variety of conditions or limitations, such as patients with IVs, casts, and catheters. NEW! Updated information on cultural and religious preferences and practices describes how these factors can have an impact on health assessment. NEW! UPDATED coverage addresses the latest evidence-based guidelines on pain assessment. NEW! Enhanced Review Questions prepare you for the NCLEX exam, with cognitive levels raised from "remembering" and "understanding" levels to "applying" and above to prepare you for clinical practice.

Download or read book Clinical Immunology E Book written by Robert R. Rich and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-10-26 with total page 1324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offer your patients the best possible care with clear, reliable guidance from one of the most respected and trusted resources in immunology. Authoritative answers from internationally renowned leaders in the field equip you with peerless advice and global best practices to enhance your diagnosis and management of a full range of immunologic problems. Depend on authoritative information from leading experts in the field who equip you with peerless advice and global best practices to enhance your diagnosis and management of a full range of immunologic problems. Focus on the information that’s most relevant to your daily practice through a highly clinical focus and an extremely practical organization that expedites access to the answers you need. Stay at the forefront of your field with cutting-edge coverage of the human genome project, immune-modifier drugs, and many other vital.

Download or read book Illustrated Orthopedic Physical Assessment E Book written by Ronald C. Evans and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-12-15 with total page 1208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Logically organized with comprehensive coverage, this newly revised third edition prepares you to choose the right orthopedic tests, accurately assess any patient, and arrive at a clear diagnosis. Trusted for both its depth of coverage and its accessible, accurate information, it features gamuts, clinical pearls, and cross-reference tables for quick and easy reference. Now in brilliant full color, with all new photos of every test, it’s even more visually appealing, and illustrates common conditions and procedural tests more effectively than ever before. This edition offers a fresh look at testing for orthopedic conditions, with detailed text that explains the key moves of each test, its alternate names, and the appropriate reporting statement. Extensive cross-referencing ensures that you can easily find the right test for efficient and effective practice, and protocol charts guide you through the examination process step by step. Chapters are logically organized by region, and tests within each chapter are arranged alphabetically, so you can find the information you need in seconds! Each test begins with a brief discussion of basic anatomy, then moves into a description of the actual procedure and ends with next-step directives. Critical Thinking questions at the end of each chapter help you apply what you’ve learned to clinical practice. Orthopedic Gamuts provide summaries of key points in a concise list – numerous gamuts within each chapter help you master material quickly and easily. Clinical Pearls share the author’s knowledge gained through years of clinical experience, helping you avoid common misdiagnoses. Cross-reference tables offer at-a-glance guidance on which tests should be used to diagnose particular diseases, for maximum accuracy and efficiency in practice. Each chapter begins with an index of tests for easy reference, and axioms that remind you of elemental information, such as how painful certain maneuvers may be or the extent of some body parts’ range. Contains a chapter on malingering (non-organically-based complaints), helping you investigate and determine the root cause of complaint, whether due to injury, for psychological reasons, or an attempt to feign injury for various purposes, such as for improper receipt of worker’s compensation. Companion DVD contains video footage of Dr. Evans performing and explaining each assessment test in the book. Full-color photographs demonstrate how to perform 237 orthopedic tests! At the Viewbox feature contains high-quality radiographs that depict various pathologies, as well as musculature and other anatomy that can’t be shown photographically.

Download or read book Student Laboratory Manual for Mosby s Guide to Physical Examination E Book written by Henry M. Seidel and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-06-30 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take charge of your learning with this comprehensive lab manual and student workbook. Activities and resources include learning objectives, chapter reviews, multiple-choice questions, terminology reviews, application activities, case studies, and critical thinking questions. Answers at the back facilitate both learning and review. The new edition offers expanded application activities and an emphasis on evidence-based practice. A comprehensive revision of terminology review, critical thinking exercises and application exercises aids studying. Practice questions are revised from knowledge and comprehension to application, analysis, and evaluation.

Download or read book Kids Can Be Kids written by Shelly J Lane and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2011-11-11 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking text by two noted educators and practitioners, with contributions by specialists in their fields, presents a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to pediatric therapy. Their work reflects the focus of practice today—facilitating the participation of children and their families in everyday activities in the content of the physical and cultural environments in which they live, go to school, and play. The authors describe the occupational roles of children in an ecocultural context and examine the influence of that context on the participation of a child with physical, emotional, or cognitive limitations.

Download or read book Mosby s Assesstest written by C. V. Mosby and published by Mosby Elsevier Health Science. This book was released on 1985-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mosby s 2005 Unsecured AssessTest written by Dolores F. Saxton and published by . This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trusted by faculty and students for more than 25 years, Mosby's AssessTest helps nursing students prepare for the NCLEX-RN(R) examination by assessing their knowledge and abilities and predicting their probability of passing. It consists of 265 questions that closely simulate the format and content distribution of the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. Students receive a personal analysis of their individual strengths and weaknesses in the areas of client needs, critical thinking, nursing process, and clinical area, with their performance ranked against that of a national norm group. The unsecured version allows students to take the AssessTest and receive results at any time of the year, whereas the secured version mails results only after April 1. Predicts the probability of passing the NCLEX-RN examination based on AssessTest performance, allowing students to evaluate their readiness for the Boards. The AssessTest follows the latest update to the National Council's NCLEX-RN test plan percentages to closely mimic the distribution of content students will encounter on the Board exam. All questions are nationally field tested to ensure validity and quality. Alternate test item formats - such as fill-in-the-blank, multiple response, priority order, and illustrated questions - prepare students to answer test questions in the formats that currently appear on the NCLEX-RN examination. A computerized analysis reports on individual test performance in the categories of client needs, nursing process, critical thinking, and clinical area. An institutional profile for groups of 10 or more summarizes performance in the same categories as the individual profile and helps instructors evaluate group strengths and weaknesses. Compares individual and group scores to BSN, ADN, and Total RN national norm groups so students and faculty can determine how performance ranks among peers. An emailed PDF version of the institutional profile is available in addition to a hard copy, enabling schools of nursing to receive their institutional results in a shorter time period. A table comparing scores from the 2005, 2004, and 2003 tests enables faculty to evaluate the curriculum and consistency of student performance. A roster of students' individual scores, percentile rankings, and an item analysis of missed questions helps faculty identify students in need of special assistance A critical thinking/professional decision-making classification includes subcategories of critical judgment, legal and ethical accountability, and managerial responsibility (to include delegation), to parallel content featured in the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. Test results are mailed along with a booklet containing correct answers, question classifications, and rationales for correct and incorrect answer options so students may continue to use the AssessTest as an ongoing study tool.

Download or read book Merriman s Assessment of the Lower Limb written by Ben Yates and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ASSESSMENT OF THE LOWER LIMB is the benchmark textbook of lower limb examination and assessment. The third edition preserves the lucidity, logical approach and comprehensive coverage of its predecessors but adds many new exciting features, including an all-new colour design, colour line drawings, new contributors, thorough updating of all chapters - many of which have been completely rewritten - and an entirely new chapter on functional assessment. The DVD provides extensive videos of assessment techniques and illustrations: practitioners with patients and models show how to assess all parts of the lower limb, and evaluate various conditions. DVD incorporating videos and illustrations:invaluable footage of assessment techniquesdownloadable full-colour figures and extra radiological photographsMany new contributors bringing fresh expertise and insights for today's studentAll chapters thoroughly rewritten and updatedNew chapter on functional assessmentAll-new colour designCase histories help put learning in context

Download or read book Mosby s Pathology for Massage Therapists E Book written by Susan G. Salvo and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-02-11 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a massage therapist for massage therapists, Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists, 3rd Edition provides direct information along with focused recommendations. Coverage of over 340 pathologies helps you appropriately tailor massage treatment, and more than 750 full-color photographs and illustrations make it easier to recognize common pathologies. This edition includes a new chapter on geriatric massage and has been extensively reviewed by over a dozen experts in the massage and medical fields. Written by massage therapy educator and practitioner Susan Salvo, this resource provides the pathology knowledge you need to succeed on licensure and certification exams and in practice. A traffic light icon appears before each pathology in the book, designating whether massage is contraindicated (red), local contraindication (yellow), or indicated (green) for that particular pathology. Consistent format for each chapter makes it easy to find key information with learning objectives, list of pathologies, system overview, and pathologies, including description, etiology, signs and symptoms, treatment, and massage considerations. Student-friendly features in each chapter include learning objectives and self-tests that measure your comprehension. Medical Technology boxes highlight special populations, such as clients in wheelchairs or with pacemakers, and explain what the medical device is, and what special precautions or contraindications you should be aware of before working on these clients. Spotlight on Research boxes summarize recent studies of massage therapy and its effects. Student resources on an Evolve companion website include interactive activities, video clips of techniques, animations, the Body Spectrum coloring book, flashcards, review questions, additional case studies, an image collection, an audio glossary, study tips, stress-busting tips, research updates, and more. Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists Online reinforces content covered in the book and provides a dynamic way to learn key concepts, with features including recall activities, rollover glossary terms and definitions, animations, quizzes, and Clinical Tips boxes. (Available separately.)