Pocket Companion for Physical Examination & Health Assessment

by Carolyn Jarvis, Ann L. Eckhardt PhD RN, Carolyn Jarvis PhD APN CNP

Book Overview

Ideal for quick reference in the clinical setting, this guide summarizes essential assessment skills with color pathology photos and illustrations, examination steps for each body system, normal versus abnormal findings, lifespan and cross-cultural considerations, nursing diagnoses, and summary checklists.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141603854X
• ISBN13: 9781416038542
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

review of jarvis' pocket guide

excellent review guide and companion with the book. easily portable-fits in my pocket or in a scrub jacket. illustrations are easy to read.

Good phys. assessment book

I like this book very much. I am a first year nursing student, second semester clinic. We are using the companion for class, but this pocket companion is easy to bring along to clinic. Easy to read and understand.

worth it

Excellent and concise pocket reference. Flexible binding with nice illustrations. Fits easily into your pocket. A must have for anyone learning complete physical exams.

Invaluable clinical reference!

Jarvis entire textbook and pocket guide system is top-rate. My MSN program uses them, and am I grateful! I will cherish and reference Jarvis form many years to come! Thank you, Prof Jarvis!

Great handheld reference for nursing students!

I use this handheld book for quick references at clinicals and in class. It has great color illustrations and is very easy to read. The full sized text was assigned in my assessment class so I went ahead and bought the handheld. I would reccomend it to any nursing student. It covers everything, and at the end it has a full scale assessment in detail that I found very helpful on my final grade for a head to toe assessment.