The use of neurovascular ultrasound is of increasing importance in neurological practice, both for radiologists and increasingly by neurologists themselves. Written by the world’s most renowned expert, this book explains ultrasound examination of a stroke patient scanning protocols interpretation of the results Case examples (with a standard template presentation correlating presentation to waveform output) reinforce the book's practical nature. Illustrated with photos of the tests, explanations, and with actual waveforms, images, and result interpretation, and enhanced with 'pearls' and 'avoiding pitfalls' features, it is a practical reference for those learning ultrasound as well as those using ultrasound in their practices.

Practice makes perfect with Saunders Q&A Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 7th Edition. This popular review offers more than 6,000 test questions, giving you all the Q&A practice you need to pass the NCLEX-RN® examination! Each question enhances review by including a test-taking strategy, rationales for correct and incorrect answers, and page references to major nursing textbooks. Questions are organized to match the Client Needs and Integrated Processes found in the most recent NCLEX-RN test plan. Q&A practice is also provided on an Evolve companion website, with many study and testing options. From the most trusted name in NCLEX review, Linda Anne Silvestri, this resource is part of the popular Saunders Pyramid to Success. A detailed test-taking strategy is included for each question, providing clues for analyzing and selecting the correct answer. Chapters organized by Client Needs simplify review and reflect the question mix in the NCLEX-RN test plan blueprint. Rationales are provided for both correct and incorrect answer options. All alternate item question types are represented, including multiple response, prioritizing/ordered response, fill-in-the-blank, illustration/hot spot, chart/exhibit questions, graphic option, and questions incorporating audio and video. An 85-question comprehensive exam represents the content and percentages of question types identified in the NCLEX-RN test plan. A Priority Nursing Tip is included with each question, highlighting need-to-know patient care information. Introductory chapters feature preparation guidance for the NCLEX-RN including chapters on academic and nonacademic preparation, advice from a recent nursing graduate, and transitional issues for the foreign-educated nurse. NEW! Reflects the latest NCLEX-RN® test plan to familiarize you with newly added content they may encounter on the exam. NEW! Additions to the Evolve companion website include a 75-question post-test, case studies with follow-up questions, and links to animations for selected rationales, offering unique remediation opportunities. NEW! Trade drug names replaced with generic drug names reflecting latest test plan changes. NEW! Health Problem label included to help you study selected health topics. This will also allow you to focus your study when reviewing questions on Evolve.

This book is a complete guide to musculoskeletal examination for trainees in orthopaedics. Divided into fifteen sections, the text begins with an overview of history taking and the basics of physical examination. The following chapters provide in depth detail on the clinical evaluation of different sections of the musculoskeletal system and common diseases and disorders that may be encountered. Chapters follows a step by step format and each test is accompanied by explanatory photographs and diagrams to assist understanding. The final sections of the book cover gait assessment and patterns, and the clinical evaluation of swellings, scar tissue, sinuses and ulcers. Key points Complete guide to orthopaedic examination for trainees Covers all sections of the musculoskeletal system and common conditions Explanatory photographs and diagrams accompany each test Includes discussion on gait assessment, and evaluation of swellings and scar tissue

The best way to prepare for the NCLEX-PN Exam is practice, practice, practice! And with over 5,000 NCLEX-style review questions reflecting the most current clinical updates and test plan, Saunders Q&A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition delivers all the practice you need to pass this all-important exam and so much more! Review questions in the physical book or go online and utilize the quiz mode or exam mode for an even more realistic review experience. There are ample alternate item question types in both the physical book and online. All questions are cross-categorized by level of cognitive ability, client needs area, integrated process, and 21 different clinical content areas — giving you the ability to really focus your study efforts where you need it most. All questions also include rationales for correct and incorrect options; as well as helpful test-taking strategies. This proven study resource has already helped thousands of students pass the NCLEX-PN Exam the first time. Don't miss your chance! - Detailed test-taking strategies for each question offer clues for analyzing and uncovering the correct answer option. Rationales are provided for both correct and incorrect options. - All alternate item format questions provide the necessary practice in critical thinking and prioritization. - 85-question comprehensive exam reflects the percentages identified in the NCLEX-PN exam test plan. - Content organized by Client Needs and Integrated Processes provides an organized review for exam preparation and end-of-course standardized exams. - Each question is categorized by level of cognitive ability, Client Needs area, integrated process, and clinical content area offer multiple study and exam selections. - Introductory chapters cover exam preparation guidance, nonacademic preparation, test-taking strategies, the CAT format, and the NCLEX-PN from a new graduate's perspective. - NEW! Content reflecting the latest NCLEX-PN test plan incorporates the most current clinical updates. - NEW! 300 additional questions make a total of 5,000 practice questions between the book and the Evolve companion website. - NEW! Video and graphic option questions familiarize users with these alternate item format question types that could appear on the NCLEX. - NEW! Testlets feature case studies with review questions to further hone users critical thinking skills. - NEW & UNIQUE! Priority Nursing Action tips are provided for each question to clarify the most important nursing considerations and interventions for each scenario.

To pass the NCLEX-PN® exam on your first try, you need practice! Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 6th Edition prepares you for exam success with more than 5,600 practice questions, each reflecting current nursing knowledge and the latest test plan framework. Answer questions in the book, or go to the Evolve website to answer interactive questions in Study mode or in Exam mode for a more realistic testing experience. To enhance your review, each practice question includes a test-taking strategy and rationales for both correct and incorrect answers. Written by NCLEX experts Linda Silvestri and Angela Silvestri, this book is part of the popular Saunders Pyramid to Success, which has helped thousands of nurses pass the NCLEX-PN exam! 1,265 NCLEX-PN® Examination-Style questions are included in the book, and the Evolve website includes all of the questions from the book plus an additional 4,400 questions. Content organized by Client Needs and Integrated Processes mirrors the actual NCLEX-PN exam, providing a logical review for exam preparation and end-of-course standardized exams. UNIQUE! Detailed test-taking strategy and rationale for each question provides clues for analyzing and uncovering the correct answer option, along with rationales for both correct and incorrect options. Case studies include a client scenario and accompanying practice questions. UNIQUE! Priority Nursing Action tips are provided for each question to clarify the most important nursing considerations and interventions for each scenario. Categorization of questions allows you to select questions by cognitive level, client needs, integrated process, and clinical content area. All alternate item format questions are included, providing the practice needed to master critical thinking skills and understand prioritization. Graphic options questions on Evolve familiarize you with these alternate item format question types that could appear on the NCLEX®. Introductory chapters cover preparation guidance for the NCLEX-PN, test-taking strategies, clinical judgment and NGN item types, non-academic preparation, and a new graduate’s perspective on the NCLEX-PN experience. NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Examination-Style questions prepare you for the biggest change to the NCLEX-PN test plan to date. NEW! Content reflecting the latest NCLEX-PN® test plan incorporates the most current clinical updates. NEW review questions are added on special populations, gastrointestinal, and complex care, covering the latest guidance.

The physical examination of the shoulder can be a complex topic for professionals with all levels of clinical experience. How can advance concepts be taught in a user-friendly, clear format, while still providing necessary information for effective diagnosis and treatment of the shoulder? Musculoskeletal Examination of the Shoulder: Making the Complex Simple by Dr. Steven B. Cohen answers these questions. Written by experts, this easy-to-carry book provides a thorough review of the most common pathologic shoulder conditions, techniques for diagnosis, as well as the appropriate treatment for each condition. Musculoskeletal Examination of the Shoulder: Making the Complex Simple contains clear photographic demonstrations, tables, and charts throughout its pages, allowing a thorough and concise examination of the shoulder. A glance at some of what is covered inside:• Physical Examination o Basics and specific tests of the physical examination of the shoulder • General Imaging o Basics of general imaging of the shoulder • Common Conditions o Superior labrar tears, Biceps tendon, Glenohumeral arthritis, and more Musculoskeletal Examination of the Shoulder: Making the Complex Simple contains essential information to successfully take a complex subject and bring it to a level that will be welcomed by orthopedic residents, attendings, physical therapists, athletic trainers, medical students in training, and other health care providers.

Examination of Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fourth Edition With Web Resource, guides current and future athletic trainers and rehabilitation professionals through the examination and evaluation of musculoskeletal injuries both on and off the field. The text presents injury examination strategies in on-site, acute, and clinical settings and provides the information on mastering the skills needed for the Board of Certification examination for athletic trainers as determined by the sixth edition of Athletic Training Role Delineation Study/Practice Analysis for entry-level athletic trainers. This updated fourth edition contains foundational information on a wide spectrum of injuries and the appropriate tests for examining and diagnosing them. Readers will learn to obtain an accurate injury history from the patient, inspect the injury and related areas, test motion control, palpate both bone and soft tissues, and examine function in order to gauge the player’s readiness to return to play. The fourth edition also includes the following enhancements: • A new online video library contains more than 51 short video clips that correspond to and demonstrate evaluation techniques for various musculoskeletal disorders found throughout the text. • Full-color photos and medical artwork have been added throughout the text to clarify testing techniques and enhance knowledge of relevant body structures. • Substantial updates provide the most recent evidence-based clinical information. • An expanded selection of special tests and injury-specific examinations are now presented in a more accessible format and include a photo or video, description of the purpose, patient and clinician positions for the test, procedures performed, and possible outcomes. The content of Examination of Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fourth Edition With Web Resource, has been restructured and focused to provide applicable information in a straightforward manner. Part I is aimed at entry-level students and presents general and introductory skills for each component of injury examination, including basic terminology and a breakdown of the examination procedure. Each component is then explored in depth along with general purposes and techniques. Part I ends by incorporating the various components into a systematic strategy for examination based on severity of injury and environment. Part II then applies the principles learned in the previous chapters to the recognition and examination of injuries organized by specific regions of the body. Each chapter includes strategies for examination immediately after an injury as well as examinations seen later in a clinical setting. To assist student comprehension and knowledge retention, key terms are in boldface throughout the text and are defined in the glossary. Symbols throughout the text alert students to essential procedures and highlight important information. The web resource houses printable tables of special tests, examination checklists and forms that students can use in laboratory work and review sessions, and a robust video library. To aid instructors, the text includes a suite of ancillary materials featuring a test package, instructor guide, and presentation package plus image bank. Examination of Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fourth Edition With Web Resource, is an essential resource for students of athletic training and therapy as well as current practitioners in the field who wish to use evidence-based procedures in their clinical practice to ensure safe and accurate diagnoses of injuries.

This book covers clinical examination in orthopaedics at an advanced level, bringing together important techniques and concepts that can normally only be found in large, specialist surgical texts. It adopts a systemic approach, taking each region in turn, and uses bullet points, key information tables, algorithms, summary boxes and clear photographs or line drawings to present information in an easy-to-read way and to and highlight important hints and common pitfalls.