Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card) 6th Edition

I'm a physician assistant student. I bought this book to keep in my pocket during clinical year while I'm still learning how to do a physical exam in real life (It's so much different than in the classroom!). This was very nice to have as it's small and can easily fit in my coat pocket. I can easily take a quick glance at something before I go into a patient's room or after to make sure I'm correctly interpreting a finding before I present to my preceptor. It won't replace a course in physical exam or a full textbook, but it's a great reference.

This is very convenient to have on hand if you need a quick review over a particular assessment. It is broken down by system and gives some examples of abnormal findings as well as common related nursing diagnoses. The last chapter has a complete head-to-toe assessment. This is much easier to carry around than a textbook. I wish I had found it during my first semester of nursing school, it would have helped out a lot more then. I don't use it a lot now, but I'm definitely holding on to it for quick reference.

Helpful book. Fits in pocket.

The full-size textbook was a required purchase. After I had the textbook in my hand, I HAD to buy this! It is an extremely valuable tool for beginning nurses to know what is WNL and what is not. Fit perfectly in the pocket of my uniform. But make sure you write your name legibly on the outside edge of the pages, because everyone else will want to get their hands on it!

Jarvis' book is compact, colorful, relates the basics to the nursing diagnosis, and does so with a "window" style format that is color coded. No long narrative paragraphs. Highlights that are usable, quick, easy to look up, and reference. The book is small enough to fit into your pocket, bag, purse, or laptop case on top of the 17" traveling computer. Head to Toe assessments, broken down, what it means, what you look for, how it relates to nursing diagnoses. Quick, easy,userfriendly, portable. Meets the need for balancing work, quick study, and travel requirements all in one place. Good memory jogger.

Nursing school required this edition. Use it all the time for classes (especially health assessment) and sometimes at clinicals as a reference. Good reference book for general physical exams and overall health assessments. Good for general public too - explains normals and abnormals, what terms mean, and what a general assessment encompasses. Easily able to carry around with me (pocket guide) - not thick or heavy at all. Haven't used similar products so not able to compare it to anything though most nursing schools do require a health assessment pocket guide.

Great step by step example of a normal head to toe exam. I would really like to see more examples of the abnormal issues and see how the cases are documented as documentation is a HUGE part of nursing.

I was skeptical about buying a used book, but this book was exactly as described if not better! Prime shipping as well which is great!

Essential reading

easy to understand

So far have had nothing but a good experience. I used this in the clinical setting in first year and believe it will be a great tool for 2nd year clinical... When in doubt, I have a little book in my pocket that can provide clarity... Love it

Great step by step teaching tool on how to assess the client from heat to toe. Just don't be nervous

basically a VERY CONDENSED version of the textbookgood for general review.