Delmar's Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests - Softcover

Daniels, Joanne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0766862356 ISBN 13: 9780766862357

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

Organized by type of test and diagnostic procedure, DELMAR s Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests contains a wealth of information on over 600 lab and diagnostic tests. This must have reference is completely alphabetical, indexed, and fully cross-referenced. Each test has an exceptionally straightforward and concise presentation of information. Delmar s Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostics Tests is designed to provide students and practitioners of nursing, medicine, and medical technology with the necessary information to provide comprehensive care for their clients who are having laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures.

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Review

Section I: Introduction to Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. 1. Understanding and Using Delmars Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. 2. The Ever-Expanding Role of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. 3. Standard Precautions. 4. Selected International Perspectives on Diagnostic Testing. 5. Case Study Presentations. Sections II Typology Overviews and Tests. 6. Blood Studies. 7. Culture, Tissues, Microscopic Studies. 8. Electrodiagnostic Studies. 9. Endoscopic Studies. 10. Fluid Analysis and Sputum Studies. 11. Physical Examination, Manometric, Sensation and Breath Studies. 12. Nuclear Studies. 13. Stool Studies. 14. Ultrasound Studies. 15. Urine Studies. 16. X-ray Studies.

About the Author

Rick Daniels, R.N., Col. (ret.), Ph.D., administers clinical practicum courses in acute and critical care nursing. Currently an associate professor at Oregon Health and Science University, School of Nursing, Daniels has taught nursing in associate, baccalaureate, and graduate schools, as well as R.N. degree completion programs. He has also taught many adult health and illness seminars and has presented at numerous national organizations, including forums for nurse educators. Throughout his accomplished career as an educator, Daniels has kept his clinical practice current as a Colonel in the United States Army, Army Reserves, and National Guard, retiring in August 2012 after 28 years of service. An active researcher, Daniels has received four successive fundings with the Department of the Army to implement health promotion programs with National Guardsmen. The author of multiple textbooks, he also publishes in nursing journals and holds membership in numerous professional nursing organizations, including Sigma Theta Tau and the American Nurses Association. Daniels obtained his bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Oregon Nursing School, his master of science degree in nursing from the University of San Diego, and his doctor of philosophy degree in nursing from the University of Texas in Austin.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0766862356
• ISBN 13: 9780766862357
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 1070