New to this edition
- NEW! Updated content throughout reflects the latest research and evidence-based practice to equip you with best practices for physical examination and health assessment.
- NEW! Improved legibility and usability make it easier for you to locate essential clinical content quickly.
Author Information
By Jane W. Ball, RN? DrPH? CPNP, Chief Nursing and Content O? cer,Triaj, Inc, Havre de Grace, Maryland; Joyce E. Dains, DrPH, JD, APRN, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN, Professor and Executive Director, Advanced Practice, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas; John A. Flynn, MD, MBA, MEd, Professor of Medicine;The University of Chicago,Chicago, Illinois; Barry S. Solomon, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics,Chief, Division of General Pediatrics;Assistant Dean for Medical Student A? airs,The Johns Hopkins University,School of Medicine,Baltimore, Maryland; Rosalyn W. Stewart, MD, MS, MBA, Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics andThe Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine,Baltimore, Maryland
1. The History
2. Vital Signs and Pain Assessment
3. Mental Status
4. Growth and Nutrition
5. Skin, Hair, and Nails
6. Lymphatic System
7. Head and Neck
8. Eyes
9. Ears, Nose, and Throat
10. Chest and Lungs
11. Heart
12. Blood Vessels
13. Breasts and Axillae
14. Abdomen
15. Female Genitalia
16. Male Genitalia
17. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
18. Musculoskeletal System
19. Neurologic System
20. Head-to-Toe Examination: Adult
21. Age-Specific Examination: Infants, Children, and Adolescents
22. Age-Specific Examination: Special Populations and Older Adults
23. The Healthy Female Evaluation
24. Sports Participation Evaluation
25. Documentation
Appendix A: Quick Reference to Special Histories
Appendix B: CDC and WHO Growth Charts