Nursing laboratory and diagnostic tests demystified

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Title:

Author:

Keogh, James Edward, 1948- author.

ISBN:

9781259859533

Personal Author:

Keogh, James Edward, 1948- author.

Edition:

Second edition.

Physical Description:

xxii, 650 pages ; 23 cm.

Series:

Demystified.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Understanding laboratory tests -- Hematology tests -- Electrolytes -- Arterial blood gases test -- Liver blood tests -- Cardiac enzymes and markers tests -- Serologic tests -- Endocrine tests -- Tumor markers -- Pregnancy, infertility and genetic tests -- Simple x-ray imaging -- Computed tomography (CT, CAT) scan -- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) scan -- Ultrasound scan -- Cardiovascular tests and procedures -- Female and maternity tests and procedures -- Tests for males -- Lung, chest, abdominal, urinary tract tests and procedures -- Skin, muscle and bone tests -- Sinus, ears, nose, throat (ENT) tests and procedures -- Vision tests and procedures.

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The painless way for nurses to learn laboratory and diagnostic testing!

Nursing Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests Demystified offers a clear, step-by-step blueprint to understanding the laboratory and diagnostic tests most often performed by nurses. You will learn what each test is, why it is ordered, how it is performed, how patients should prepare, how long it takes to get the results, how to interpret the results, and what the nursing implications are. Topics are presented in a logical learn-as-you-go sequence, building on what you've learned, and you'll be able to test your knowledge with chapter-ending questions and a final exam.

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Hematology Tests Electrolytes Liver Tests Glucose Tests Maternity Tests Pregnancy and Genetic Tests Skin Tests Renal Function Tests Ultrasound Scans MRIs Diagnostic Radiologic Tests Cardiovascular Tests And many more Nursing Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests Demystified is the fastest, easiest, and most enjoyable way to get up to speed on the medical tests nurses must be proficient at.