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Diagnosis
A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, Ninth Edition,
International Edition
Frances Fischbach, RN, BSN, MSN
978-1-4511-9377-0 • January 2014 • Softbound • 6” x 9” • 1344 pp. • 56 Illus. • 172Tables
978-1-4511-9089-2 • North American Edition: Available in US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands only
Prepare your students to deliver safe, effective, and informed care
for patients who are undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures
with the Ninth Edition of
A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic
Tests
. Organized the way a nurse thinks — by specimen and function
— this proven book describes an extensive array of tests for diverse
populations, providing step-by-step guidance on correct procedure,
tips for accurate interpretation, and expert information on patient
preparation and aftercare.
Featuring additional tests, updated reference values, and coverage of
the latest advances in CT scans, nuclear scans, and genetics, this edition
maintains the organization and coverage that have made it the ideal
reference and point-of-care guide for educational and practice settings.
This Ninth Edition is accompanied by a complete online teaching and
learning package that includes case studies for application, a wide range
of in-class activities and assignments, and Blackboard and WebCT
cartridges for course management.
Features
•
NEW!
For quick reference, the inside back cover lists abbreviations
and units of measurement.
•
UPDATED!
The Ninth Edition is the most up-to-date resource on
the market, featuring additional tests; new references; coverage of
the latest advances in CAT scans, nuclear scans, and genetics; and
updated reference values.
• Prepare your students with this book’s practical organization
with tests grouped according to specimen, function, and test
type (blood, urine, stool, cerebrospinal fluid, etc.).Increase your
students’ understanding of what they need to keep in mind when
implementing tests with “Clinical Alerts” that highlight critical
safety information.
• Enhance your students’ visual understanding with the easy-to-
follow full color design.
• Help your students find the test they’re looking for quickly, even
without knowing its exact name, with an organization that supports
the way a nurse thinks.
• Increase student mastery of key information with helpful tips,
inclusion of both conventional and SI units, and coverage of clinical
implications for increased and decreased values.
Table of Contents
Ch. 1:
Diagnostic Testing
Ch. 2:
Blood Studies: Hematology and
Coagulation
Ch. 3:
Urine Studies
Ch. 4:
Stool Studies
Ch. 5:
Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies
Ch. 6:
Chemistry Studies
Ch. 7:
Microbiologic Studies
Ch. 8:
Immunodiagnostic Studies
Ch. 9:
Nuclear Medicine Studies
Ch. 10:
X-Ray Studies
Ch. 11:
Cytologic, Histologic, and
Genetic Studies
Ch. 12:
Endoscopic Studies
Ch. 13:
Ultrasound Studies
Ch. 14:
Pulmonary Function, Arterial
Blood Gases (ABGs), and Electrolyte
Studies
Ch. 15:
Prenatal Diagnosis and Tests
of Fetal Well-Being
Ch. 16:
Special Diagnostic, Special
Specimen Collection, and Postmortem
Studies
Appendix A:
Standard Precautions for
Prevention and Control of Infection
Appendix B:
Guidelines for Specimen
Transport and Storage
Appendix C:
Vitamins in Human
Nutrition
Appendix D:
Minerals in Human
Nutrition
Appendix E:
Effects of Drugs on
Laboratory Tests (Blood, “Whole”
Plasma, Serum, Stool, and Urine)