A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests 8th Edition #16565

Author(s): Frances T. Fischbach, RN, BSN, MSN

Summary:
Now in its Eighth Edition, this leading comprehensive manual helps nurses deliver safe, effective, and informed care for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures. The book covers a broad range of laboratory and diagnostic tests and studies that are delivered to varied patient populations in varied settings. Tests are grouped according to specimen and function/test type (e.g. blood, urine, stool, cerebrospinal fluid, etc.). Each test is described in detail, with step-by-step guidance on correct procedure, tips for accurate interpretation, and instructions for patient preparation and aftercare. Clinical Alerts highlight critical safety information.

FEATURES:
• Chapters organized by type of study, then into subgroups by type of test so that the reader does not need to know the exact name of the test.
• Each test organized by specific heads, ensuring consistency and thoroughness of coverage. Headings are organized by Test Name, Normal Values, Background, Explanation of Test, Procedure, Clinical Implications, Interfering Factors, Patient Preparation, Patient Aftercare.
• Full-colour design - now more enhanced, with a better design to showcase the full-colour.
• Clinical Alerts highlight critical safety information.
• Notes within the text provide helpful tips.
• Both conventional and SI units included.
• Addition of new lab tests

Contents

• 1 Diagnostic Testing
• 2 Blood Studies: Hematology and Coagulation
• 3 Urine Studies
• 4 Stool Studies
• 5 Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies
• 6 Chemistry Studies
• 7 Microbiologic Studies
• 8 Immunodiagnostic Studies
• 9 Nuclear Medicine Studies
• 10 X-Ray Studies
• 11 Cytologic, Histologic, and Genetic Studies
• 12 Endoscopic Studies
• 13 Ultrasound Studies
• 14 Pulmonary Function, Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), and Electrolyte

Studies
• 15 Prenatal Diagnosis and Tests of Fetal Well-Being
• 16 Special Diagnostic, Special Specimen
• Collection and Postmortem Studies

Appendices
• A Standard Precautions for Prevention and Control of Infections
• B Guidelines for Specimen Transport and Storage
• C Vitamins in Human Nutrition
• D Minerals in Human Nutrition
• E Effects of Drugs on Laboratory Tests
• F Examples of Forms

Edition: Eighth Edition
Pub Date: 15 Jun 2008
Media Type: Book
Pages: 1344
Illustrations: 22