Essential reference for accurate physical assessment, differentiating normal from abnormal findings by investigating the body of a patient for signs of disease and disorders. Collecting baseline data and condition changes is one of the most important roles of a care provider to ensure proper care and treatment at every stage of a patient's care needs. Author Deborah A. Raines, PhD, RN, ANEF former professor of nursing, now a consultant, researcher, educational technologist and perinatal specialist has provided the succinct need-to-know answers for assessing patients in bullet pointed sections for studying and referencing the facts quickly and thoroughly. The six laminated pages lays flat for easy storage and the durable waterproof lamination ensures this guide will survive years of schooling and even on-the-job reference as a refresher. You will get more facts per page than any other source in print or on-screen for a price that cannot be beat especially for a medical reference. 6 page laminated guide includes: Intro to Assessment Assessment Preparation Techniques of Assessment Physical Examination Techniques Cardiovascular System Blood Pressure (BP) Neck Vessel Assessment Heart & Pericardium Assessment Peripheral Vascular System Artery Assessment Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat (HEENT) Assessment Integumentary System Skin Assessment Hair Assessment Respiratory System Assessment Breasts Gastrointestinal (GI) System Male Genitalia Assessment Female Genitalia Assessment Rectum Assessment Musculoskeletal System Assessment Neurological System Central Nervous System (CNS) Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Neurological Assessment Post-Assessment Critical Synthesis & Documentation.