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Take a better approach to English for ESL health care students and practitioners. This workbook-based method uses a variety of interactive learning techniques to develop their mastery of medical English and their ability to use and understand it in the health care setting. It's perfect for both self-study and classroom instruction. This book uses a workbook format that features vocabulary reviews and quizzes, as well as case studies accompanied by reading, speaking, and writing exercises. It features a step-by-step approach that progresses from basic to complex principles. It meets the needs of multiple learning styles. It focuses on the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for safe practice, while building English language skills. It provides concept reviews for more complex content. It uses illustrations to make concepts easier to grasp.

Be prepared for certification exam success.A concise outline format reviews the essential content on The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certification Examination for Surgical Technology (CST), and the Tech in Surgery–Certified (TS-C) exam administered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Reinforce and test your knowledge with more than 2,000 practice questions with detailed rationales. You’ll be ready to meet the growing demand for certified surgical technologists.Now with online Q&A practice in Davis Edge!Purchase a new, print copy of the text and receive a FREE, 1-year subscription to Davis Edge, the online Q&A program with more than 1,300 questions. Davis Edge helps you to create quizzes in the content areas you choose to focus on, build simulated practice exams, and track your progress every step of the way.The TextExpanded! Content on laparoscopic and robotics proceduresMore! Photographs that reflect current practice and advances in the field More questions! 640 questions at the recall, problem-solving, and application levelsNew! Comprehensive rationales for correct and incorrect responses for all practice questions Updated! The latest advances in surgical technology, including minimally invasive surgery and the use of robotics in surgeryBrief content outlines for each chapter40 review questions at the end of each chapter, followed by the answer key and rationales150 line drawings and photographs precisely illustrating anatomy, positioning, and instruments“Tidbit” boxes highlighting important content for exams and practice Davis Edge Online Q&A—NEW!FREE, 1-year access with purchase of new, print textOnline Q&A quizzing platform features 1,300+ questionsAccess from laptop, tablet, and mobile devices makes study on the go easy“Comprehensive Exam Builder” creates practice tests that simulate a certification exam experience.“Quiz Builder” feature lets you select practice questions by exam section or topic area.Rationales for correct and incorrect responses provide immediate feedback.“Student Success Center” dashboard monitors your performance over time, helping to identify areas for additional study.

Integrate the 3Ps for a real-world, holistic approach to nursing care.This first-of-its-kind text integrates the 3 Ps—pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment—into an integrative whole that reflects the real-world of how students learn and nurses practice. This groundbreaking approach promotes a deeper understanding of these three essential and often challenging content areas, paralleling the importance of integration in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care. Its lifespan approach features six major population-based sections cover the key conditions and disorders that nurses are likely to encounter in practice, reviewing the important pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical exam and assessment information relative to each disorder. Each section concludes with a case study that presents a new disorder relative to the population in that section, reinforcing the authors’ application-focused approach and developing must-have critical-thinking skills.

Start preparing for your future…today!Develop the test-taking skills you need to prepare for your certification examination and build the knowledge base you need to successfully enter practice.Begin with high-yield content reviews of must-know disorders; then quiz yourself with questions reflecting those found on the ANCC and AANP certification examinations. More than 2,500 questions with detailed rationales for both correct and incorrect responses to help you hone your diagnostic and treatment reasoning skills.Looking for more NP certification resources? Boost your chances for success with Family Practice and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination. Purchase both books together for a discounted price here. A must have for FNP study!! "My most valuable asset for FNP study! I used this throughout my FNP program and highly recommend it! Fitzgerald uses easy to learn concepts and helps you to remember key concepts necessary to practice! Passed my AANP on my first attempt!" - Brandee, Online Reviewer"This book is amazing. Not only did it help me pass my... certification on the first try, but has also become my trustworthy resource in practice." - Rob, Online ReviewerGreat material not just to review for certification boards. "Great material not just to review for certification boards, but also FNP students looking for short summaries of key information." - James D., Online Reviewer

Perform accurate evaluations of orthopedic injuries The field’s standard resource brings you the most current knowledge through a superb combination of detailed illustrations and precise language to make even the most complicated concepts and techniques clear. Organized by body region, each chapter begins with a review of anatomy and biomechanics; proceeds through clinical evaluation, pathologies, and related special tests; and concludes with a discussion of on-field or initial management of specific injuries.An access code inside new, printed texts unlocks range-of-motion animations and review questions for every chapter online.Updated & Revised! Today’s most current information and best evidence-based practicesExpanded! “Intervention Strategies” for each condition, an overview of the approaches that can be used which serve as the foundation for integrating the diagnostic process with the subsequent interventionsNew! “Clinical Correlations” tables, visual representations of key clinical findings and their relationships to pathologies and the key clinical findings associated with the pathology, facilitating the identification of which clinical tests may be used to develop the differential diagnosisUpdated! Muscle test procedures with instructions on the use of hand-held dynamometry for more precise assessment of muscular strength than traditional muscle testing to enhance the process of obtaining precise, objective strength measurements during the evaluation process and, when possible, comparing those measurements with those assessed during manual muscle testingUpdated! Information regarding the diagnostic accuracy of clinical testing, including additional representation of clinical prediction rulesExpanded! Emphasis on integrating outcome measures into the examination process and connecting the outcomes to brief descriptions of the interventions usedConforming to or exceeding the National Athletic Training Educational CompetenciesProcedures for over 185 special, neurological, ligamentous, and range of motion tests, with distinctive boxes for each type of test, including goniometry, resisted range of motion and manual muscle tests, clinical tests, and special testsPrecisely illustrated, step-by-step instructions for the correct position of patient and examiner, the evaluative procedure, positive test results, and implications“Evaluative Findings” boxes, “Practical Evidence Boxes” and “Observational Findings” boxesUnique palpation photographs with anatomical overlays to identify the underlying structure as well as tables of bony landmarksAssessments of the reliability of each test with grades that show the level of support from the available evidence

Be prepared to lead, manage, and supervise OTs, OTAs, and interprofessional health care teams.Whatever your role, the practical knowledge and the guidance you’ll find here will help you become a more effective OT practitioner, colleague, and manager. Use evidence to guide your leadership and managerial decision-making.This practical text introduces you to leadership and management theory, research, data, and evidence, and shows you how to apply them! From leadership and supervision to policies, program development, and continuous quality improvement, you’ll find complete coverage of the full range of leadership and managerial functions. Critical-thinking questions, real-life cases, and vignettes build the connections between theory, evidence, and practice. New & Updated! Coverage of the leadership and management content required by the 2018 ACOTE Standards for accredited OT and OTA programsNew Chapters! Occupational Therapist-Occupational Therapy Assistant Partnership: Supervision and Collaboration and Surviving and Thriving in High-Demand SettingsExpanded! Emphasis on the practical application of theoretical and technical knowledge with additional case studies and vignettesNew! “Evidence in Action” feature, offering specific, practical examples of how OT leaders and managers might find and use evidence to answer questions they might encounterNew & Updated!Updated information and new content that reflect changes in the social, political, financial, legislative, and professional environments in which OT practitioners operateRevised! More student-friendly approach to make complex concepts easier to understand and apply An evidence-based approach to leadership and management that facilitates decision makingAn organizational structure that reflects the traditional management functions of planning, organizing and staffing, controlling, and directingCoverage of key management functions, including strategic planning, business knowledge, financial planning, and financial management“Real-Life Management” and “Real-Life Solutions” scenarios that illustrate real-world situations and their resolutions.Case studies and vignettes that demonstrate how to apply leadership and management principles in practiceCritical-thinking and multiple-choice questions in each chapter to connect theory and evidence with practice and assess their understanding Text boxes and tables to reinforce and summarize key informationCoverage that reflects the challenges of OT managers managing non-OT staff, including interprofessional teams, interprofessional collaborative practice and interprofessional competencies

What is leadership?How do you develop your leadership abilities?How is leadership different from management?How does leadership contribute to professional and personal success…improve patient care…and affect the future of nursing?An easy-to-read, interactive approach helps you to identify the characteristics of leaders and followers and illustrates not only how, but also when to use the qualities associated with each to achieve professional and personal success.Excellent book for nurse leadership. "This should be mandatory reading for all nurses." - John P., Online ReviewerThe future of leadership for nursing. "Breathtaking! What Nursing Leadership should aspire to be. Helpful for anyone venturing into a leadership role. Insightful concepts and practical suggestions for transformational leadership." - Online Reviewer Excellent leadership text for nurses "After so much of the same content in nursing school that dryly proclaims the importance of leadership and contributing to the profession, I frequently found my eyes widening while reading this book. Somehow, the authors consistently, boldly, and beautifully call for and describe the transformative leadership that is so needed in nursing today. … I just kept thinking, 'Wow, I've never seen it said like that (in nursing). That's awesome!' This book is relevant, well-written, and full of paradigm-shifting inspirational material." - Tristen W., Online Reviewer

LEARN–APPLY–ASSESSTextAn expertly designed, balanced presentation of evidence-based nursing care that meets the needs of today’s students and instructors in person, online, or hybrid for combination or separate coursesA unique emphasis on optimizing outcomes, evidence-based practice, compassionate care, and research supporting the goal of caring for women, families and children in in traditional and community settingsA thematic organization reflects the state-of-the-art in nursing today through ‘Holistic Care,’ ‘Critical Thinking,’ ‘Validating Practice,’ and ‘Tools of Care,’ each with special features to foster the development of the skills and clinical judgment integral to the delivery of quality nursing care.Davis Advantage (Personalized Learning, Clinical Judgment, and Quizzing)Personalized Learning engages students through videos and interactive activities that present key concepts in a way that makes content more relatable and understandableClinical Judgment challenges students with complex questions that align with the cognitive areas of the NCSBN’s Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, requiring careful analysis, synthesis of the data, and critical thinkingQuizzing provides thousands of NCLEX®-style questions (including alternate format questions) and detailed rationales to test students’ knowledge and promote in-depth understandingPersonalized Learning Plans and dashboards track students’ progress across their assignments and highlight where they need to focus their study timeActionable analytics allow instructors to track comprehension and participation, monitor performance, and identify areas for remediationPersonalized Teaching Plans provide instructors with engaging lesson plans and activities that can be leveraged in both virtual and in-person classroom settingsIntegrated ebook allows students to reference the textbook anytime, anywhereDavis Advantage for Maternal-Child Nursing Care combines an innovative text with an immersive online program that make this challenging but must-know content easier to master by making learning personal. Together, they create a seamless experience that tracks each student’s progress and assesses their knowledge until they have mastered the concepts and are ready to apply them in class, clinical, and practice.An access code inside new, printed textbooks unlocks an ebook, as well as access to Davis Advantage. Or choose the all-digital Instant Access option, which includes the ebook and immediate access to Davis Advantage.TEXTBOOKStreamlined, redesigned, and revised by a new author team, the 3rd Edition of this AJN Book-of-the-Year Award winner offers the perfect balance of maternal and child nursing care with the right depth and breadth of coverage for students in today’s maternity/pediatric courses. And, it’s accompanied by six online bonus chapters covering the role of the nurse in promoting women’s health.A unique emphasis on optimizing outcomes, evidence-based practice, and research supports the goal of caring for women, families, and children, not only in traditional hospital settings, but also wherever they live, work, study, or play. Clear, concise, and easy to follow, the content is organized around four major themes, holistic care, critical thinking, validating practice, and tools for care that help students to learn and apply the material. ONLINE (DAVIS ADVANTAGE)Using a unique and proven approach across a Learn-Apply-Assess continuum, Davis Advantage engages students and helps them make the connections to key topics. Whether teaching in-person or online, this complete, integrated solution aligns seamlessly with the textbook and equips instructors with actionable analytics to track students’ progress, remediate where needed, and facilitate an active learning environment. LEARN—Personalized LearningThe foundation of the Davis Advantage platform, Personalized Learning, immerses students in an online learning experience tailored to their needs. Students are assessed on their comprehension of key topics from the text, and then are guided through animated mini-lecture videos and dynamic activities to reinforce learning and bring concepts to life.APPLY—Clinical JudgmentClinical Judgment develops students’ critical thinking and clinical reasoning, helping them to build the clinical judgment skills they need to practice safe and effective nursing care and to prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® with confidence. Progressive case studies featuring real-life, complex clinical situations challenge students to apply knowledge, make informed decisions, and evaluate outcomes.ASSESS—QuizzingQuizzing uses NCLEX®-style questions for assessment and remediation. Its adaptive, question-based format provides the additional practice students need to test their knowledge, master course content, and perform well on course and board exams.New To This Edition: FREE, 3-year access to Davis AdvantageThoroughly revised and updated to reflect the art and science of nursing practice todayStreamlined and redesigned to make the content more relevant, student friendly and easier to teach.

The 7th Edition of a multiple AJN Book of the Year Award Winner!Prepare for the real world of family nursing care!Explore family nursing the way it’s practiced today in the United States and Canada—with a theory-guided, evidence-based approach to care throughout the family life cycle that responds to the needs of families and adapts to the changing dynamics of the health care system. From healthpromotion to end of life, a streamlined organization delivers the clinical guidance you need to care for today’s families.Updated, Revised & Expanded! Incorporating the science and evidence-based knowledge that reflects the changes in families, family health, health policy, and the environment which affect the health of families todayNew! Practice and reflection questions for every case study to help nursing students develop their ability to reflect on their practice of working with families which can challenge their own assumptions, beliefs, and biasesNew Chapter! Environmental Health and FamiliesRevised! Relational Nursing and Family Nursing in Canada now appearing in the text rather than onlineNew! NCLEX®-style questions in the Appendix to develop critical-thinking and clinical judgment skills related to family nursing A comprehensive overview of family nursing linking family theory and research to clinical implementationAn evidence-based, clinical focus emphasizing today’s familiesCase studies with family genograms and ecomapsThree family nursing theories—Family Systems Theory, Developmental and Family Life Cycle Theory, and Bioecological Theory —are threaded throughout the book and are applied in many of the chapter case studies.Canadian-specific content throughoutCoverage of families dealing with end-of-life issues

The perfect pocket guide makes care planning easier.This quick-reference tool has exactly what you need to select the appropriate diagnosis to plan your patients’ care effectively. The 16th Edition features all the latest nursing diagnoses and updated interventions from NANDA-I 2021-2023.Alphabetized listing of nursing diagnoses from NANDA-I 2021-2023, covering more than 400 diseases/disorders.Actions/interventions uniquely organized by priority with selected rationales.Icons within the prioritized interventions for acute care, collaboration, community/home care/cultural considerations, diagnostic studies, medications, and lifespan considerations.NIC and NOC labels at the end of each diagnosis.Defining characteristics presented subjectively and objectively.Documentation section that focuses on the other steps of the nursing process, reminding students of the importance and necessity of recording each step.Index with hundreds of diseases/disorders with prioritized associated nursing diagnoses.Detachable, laminated, pocket-minder bookmark on the inside back cover.New & Updated! The latest diagnoses and updated interventions from NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and Classification 2021-2023, 12th Edition, including 46 new diagnoses and 67 revised diagnoses, the most current NANDA-I terminology, and labels from NIC and NOC that link content to nursing diagnosis, and statistic data.Revised! Streamlined preface that focuses on how to use the book.

The go-to resource for class, clinical, and practice--now in full color!A team of noted OTA and OT leaders and educators deliver practical, in-depth coverage of the most common adult physical conditions and the corresponding evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.The authors blend theory and foundational knowledge with practical applications to OTA interventions and client-centered practice. This approach helps students develop the critical-thinking and clinical-reasoning skills that are the foundation for professional, knowledgeable, creative, and competent practitioners.New & Updated! Content that incorporates language from the 4th Edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and aligns with the latest ACOTE standardsNew & Updated! Full-color, contemporary photographs that reflect real clients and OT practitioners in diverse practice settings New Chapters! Occupational Justice for Diverse and Marginalized Populations, Motor Control and Neurotherapeutic Approaches, Sexual Activity and Intimacy, Dementia: Understanding and Management, and The Influence of Aging on Occupational Performance “Evidence-Based Practice,” highlights recent research articles relevant to topics in each chapter, reinforcing the evidence-based perspective presented throughout the text.“Putting It All Together: Sample Treatment and Documentation” uses evaluation, treatment, and documentation based on one relevant case from each diagnosis chapter to connect what students are learning in the classroom and the lab to real-world, skilled, client-centered care. “Technology & Trends” highlights new and relevant technology or treatment trends and also shows how common technologies may be used in unique ways.Client examples provide context for how the conditions impact function and how to consider the person when doing an intervention.“Case Studies” based on real-life examples illustrate important learning points and feature questions to develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.Review questions at the end of each chapter assess progress, knowledge, and critical thinking while offering practice with certification-style questions.

Save time and money with two books in one + online Q&A! Half pharmacology, half dosage calculations—plus an intensive, yet clear & simple review of basic math + online quizzing!Here’s the must-have knowledge and guidance you need to gain a solid understanding of pharmacology and the safe administration of medications in one text. A body systems approach to pharmacology with a basic math review and a focus on drug classifications prepare you to administer specific drugs in the clinical setting.Now with online Q&A practice in Davis Edge!Purchase a new, print copy of the text and receive a FREE, 3-year subscription to Davis Edge, the online Q&A program with 1,600 questions in all, 800 for Medical Assisting and 800 for Nursing. Davis Edge helps you to create quizzes in the content areas you choose to focus on, build simulated practice exams, and track your progress every step of the way.The TextNew! Pronunciations for key terms at the beginning of each chapterNew! Word-building and gerontological issues featuresNew! New appendix on intravenous therapyBasic math review helps students learn to perform the calculations necessary to administer medications correctly.Medication administration presented through pharmacology basics, techniques and procedures, supplies, safety and regulations, and prescriptions and label“Master the Essentials” tables cover side effects, precautions, contraindications, and interactions for each classification.Drug classification review tables reinforce need-to-know information in each class.“Fast Tip” boxes offer quick facts and mnemonics. “A Closer Look” boxes examine important information in detail.“Check-up Questions” throughout each chapter promote understanding and help students retain and apply the information.Coverage of specific drugs provides context for learning drug classifications.Critical-thinking exercises encourage students to think beyond the chapter and apply their new knowledge to real-life scenarios.Review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce learning.Davis Edge Online Q&AFREE, 3-year access with purchase of new, print text800 questions for Medical Assisting and 800 for Nursing “Quiz Builder” lets you select practice questions by exam section or topic area.Rationales for correct and incorrect responses provide immediate feedback.“Student Success Center” dashboard monitors your performance over time, helping to identify areas for additional study.