F.A. Davis Company

"A much needed resource -- fills a gap in pediatric NP education. Well written." -- Zendi Moldenhauer, MS, RN-CS, PNP, NPP, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York"Excellent for advanced assessment course for our family nurse practitioner students." -- Barbara F. Haus, EdD, CRNP, APRN-BC, CPNP, Millersville University, Millersville, Pennsylvania"Really like the radiology section." -- Paula Coleman, PNP, University of Mary, Bismarck, North DakotaPrimary care providers need to know the "ins" and "outs" of a thorough child assessment examination. This comprehensive text on well child assessment focuses on pediatric patients by specific age range, and can be used to learn how to assess children. The text covers physical assessment techniques for the various body systems, and reviews procedures specific to pediatric patients.

Section 1: Techniques, Screening, and Assessment By Body System
1. Overview of the Well-Child Examination
2. Assessment Techniques
3. Screening
4. The Medical Interview Process and SOAP Charting
5. Assessment of the Head and Neck
6. Assessment of the Visual System
7. Assessment of the Respiratory System
8. Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
9. Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System
10. Assessment of the Surgical Abdomen
11. Assessment of the Neurological System
12. Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System
13. Assessment of the Endocrine System
14. Assessment of the Genitourinary System
15. Assessment of the Integumentary System
16. Assessment of Congenital Anomalies, Chromosomal Disorders, and Inherited Disorders
Section 2: Assessment By Age Grouping and Special Issues
17. Premature Infants
18. Assessment of the Newborn
19. Infancy: The First 12 Months
20. Toddlers: Ages 12 to 24 Months
21. Preschoolers: Ages 3 to 5 Years
22. Assessment of School-Age Children
23. Assessment of Adolescents
24. International Adoptees: Special Issues
25. Cultural Assessment: Special Issues
26. Sports Physical Examinations
Section 3: Procedures and Diagnostic Testing
27. Assessment of Maturity
28. Mental Status Assessment
29. Eye Procedures
30. Respiratory Procedures
31. Interpretation of Radiographs
32. Cardiac Procedures
33. Circumcision and Dorsal Penile Block
34. Lumbar Puncture
35. Serum Diagnostic Testing
36. Urine Diagnostic Testing
37. Culture, Antibiotic Sensitivity, and Skin Testing
38. Stool Diagnostic Testing
39. Vaginal Cultures