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Advanced Pediatric Assessment 3rd Edition
Advanced Pediatric Assessment Third Edition:
Underscores the unique health needs of children at different ages and developmental stages
This is the only text/reference book to deliver the specialized knowledge and skills needed to accurately assess children during health and illness. Comprehensive and detailed, it emphasizes the unique anatomic and physiologic differences among infants, children, and adults. The third edition features updated clinical practice guidelines, clinical decision-making, formulating differential diagnoses, and evidence-based practice. It newly addresses toxic stress and trauma-informed care and child witnesses to violent acts. Additionally, the book provides several new features facilitating quick access to key information along with new instructor and student resources.
Using a body system that highlights developmental and cultural considerations, the text examines the physical and psychosocial principles of growth and development with a focus on health promotion and wellness. Especially useful features include a detailed chapter on helpful communication techniques when assessing children of various ages and developmental levels, a chapter on the assessment of child abuse and neglect, over 280 photos and charts depicting a variety of commonly encountered pediatric findings, and sample medical record documentation in each chapter.
New to the Third Edition:
Now in full-color!
Now includes NEW instructor resources (Power Points, Test Bank, 4-color Image Bank)
- Updated clinical practice guidelines
- Clinical decision making, formulating differential diagnoses, and evidence-based practice
- Immigrant and refugee health
- Toxic stress and trauma-informed care
- Child witnesses to violent acts
- Content outline at the beginning of each chapter
- Call-out boxes summarizing key information
- Summary boxes on essential areas of physical exams
Key Features:
- Focuses exclusively on the health history and assessment of infants, children, and adolescents
- Describes the unique anatomic and physiologic differences among infants, children, and adults
- Provides comprehensive and in-depth information for APN students and new practitioners
- Addresses family, developmental, nutritional, and child mistreatment assessment
- Includes clinical practice guidelines for common medical conditions
- Incorporates up-to-date screening and health promotion guidelines
Additional ISBNs:
∗ eText ISBN: 0826150217, 978-0826150219, 9780826150219
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Preface
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Unit I. The Foundations of Child Health Assessment
1. Child Health Assessment: An Overview
Overview of Pediatric Health Variations
Communication Skills Required to Work with Children
Obtaining the Pediatric Health History
The Pediatric Physical Examination
Understanding the Caregiver–Child Relationship
Role of the Pediatric Healthcare Provider
2. Assessment of Child Development and Behavior
Introduction
Influences On Child Development
Evaluating Child Development and Behavior
Laboratory and Imaging Assessment
Summary
Documentation of Findings
3. Communicating with Children and Families
Introduction
Understanding Family Dynamics and Parent–Child Relationships
Age and Developmental Considerations
Summary
4. Assessment of the Family
Importance of Family Assessment
Purpose of Family Assessment
Strength-Based Family Assessment
Characteristics of Healthy Families
Family Demographics
Family Structure
Stages in Family Development
Divorce and the Postdivorce Family Life
Family Assessment
Summary
5. Cultural Assessment of Children and Families
Introduction
Culture
Cultural Competence
Cross-Cultural Communication
Cross-Cultural Differences
Health Beliefs and Practices
Assessing Immigrant and Refugee Children
Summary
Unit II. The Pediatric History and Physical Examination
Gathering Subjective Data
6. Obtaining the Pediatric Health History
How to Conduct a Pediatric History Interview
Types of Pediatric Health Histories
7. Assessing Safety and Injury Risk in Children
Introduction: Unintentional Injuries to Children
Pediatric Morbidity and Mortality Statistics
Identifying Risk Factors for Child Injury
Injury Prevention Through Health Assessment
Summary
Gathering Objective Data
8. The Pediatric Physical Examination
Preparation of the Environment
Preparation of the Child
General Survey
Examination Techniques
General Approach to the Pediatric Physical Examination
Sequencing of the Physical Examination
Challenging Pediatric Patients
Physiologic and Anthropometric Measurements
Physiologic Measurements
Summary
9. The Health Supervision Visit: Wellness Examinations in Children
Introduction
Wellness Care for Children
The Pediatric Health Supervision Visit
The Preparticipation Sports Examination (Ppse)
Summary
10. Assessment of Nutritional Status
Introduction
Assessment of Pediatric Nutritional Status
History
Evaluation and Interpretation of Dietary Intake Information
Physical Examination
Laboratory and Diagnostic Examination
Summary
11. Assessment of the Neonate
Introduction
History
Physical Examination
Newborn Screening
Assessment of the Preterm Infant After Hospital Discharge
Summary
12. Assessment of the Integumentary System
Introduction
Anatomy and Physiology
Developmental Considerations
Assessment of the Skin, Hair, and Nails
Cultural, Racial, and Ethnic Considerations
Common Diagnostic Studies
Documentation of Findings
13. Assessment of the Head, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics
Introduction
Anatomy and Physiology
Developmental Considerations
Assessment of the Head, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics
Common Diagnostic Studies
Documentation of Findings
14. Assessment of the Ears
Introduction
Anatomy and Physiology
Developmental Considerations
Cultural, Ethnic, and Racial Considerations
Assessment of the Ear
Assessment of Hearing Acuity
Common Diagnostic Studies
Documentation of Findings
15. Assessment of the Eyes
Introduction
Anatomy and Physiology
Developmental Considerations
Cultural, Racial, and Ethnic Considerations
Assessment of the Eye
Common Diagnostic Studies
Documentation of Findings
16. Assessment of the Face, Nose, and Oral Cavity
Introduction
Anatomy and Physiology
Developmental Considerations
Cultural, Ethnic, and Racial Considerations
Assessment of the Face, Nose, and Mouth
Evaluation of Speech
Common Diagnostic Studies
Documentation of Findings
17. Assessment of the Thorax, Lungs, and Regional Lymphatics
Introduction
Anatomy and Physiology
Developmental Considerations
Cultural, Racial, and Ethnic Considerations
Assessment of the Thorax, Lungs, and Regional Lymphatics
Common Diagnostic Studies
Documentation of Findings
18. Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
Introduction
Anatomy and Physiology
Developmental Considerations
Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
Helpful Maneuvers: Assessment of Peripheral Pulses, Lungs, and Liver
Common Diagnostic Studies
Documentation of Findings
19. Assessment of the Abdomen and Regional Lymphatics
Introduction
Anatomy and Physiology
Developmental Considerations
Cultural, Ethnic, and Racial Considerations
Assessment of the Abdomen
Common Diagnostic Studies
Documentation of Findings
20. Assessment of the Reproductive and Genitourinary Systems
Introduction
Anatomy and Physiology
Developmental Considerations
Physiologic Changes At Puberty
Cultural, Racial, and Religious Considerations
Assessment of the Genitourinary System
Common Diagnostic Studies
Documentation of Findings
21. Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System
Introduction
Anatomy and Physiology
Developmental Considerations
Cultural, Ethnic, and Racial Considerations
Assessment
Common Diagnostic Studies
Documentation of Findings
22. Assessment of the Neurologic System
Introduction
Anatomy and Physiology
Developmental Considerations
Assessment of the Neurologic System
Common Diagnostic Studies
Documentation of Findings
Unit III. Assessment of Child Mental Health and Welfare
23. Assessment of Mental Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Introduction
Risk Factors for Mental Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Assessment of Children and Adolescents with Known Or Suspected Mental Disorders
Assessment of Selected Mental Health Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Common Diagnostic Studies
Summary
24. Assessment of Child Abuse and Neglect
Introduction
Types of Child Maltreatment
Epidemiology of Child Abuse and Neglect
Assessment of Child Maltreatment and Neglect
Common Diagnostic Studies
Documentation and Reporting of Abuse and Neglect
Unit IV. Synthesizing the Components of the Pediatric Health Assessment
25. The Complete History and Physical Examination: From Start to Finish
Introduction
The Neonate and Infant
The Toddler
The Preschool, School-Aged Child, and Adolescent
26. Formulating a Differential Diagnosis
Introduction
The Diagnostic Process
Steps in Formulating a Differential Diagnosis
Making the Diagnosis
Improving Diagnostic Reasoning
Summary
Appendix A Normal Vital Signs in Infants, Children, and Adolescents
Appendix B Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Growth Charts
Index
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