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Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking

Bickley · 13th Edition · ISBN 9781975210533 · Wolters Kluwer

Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking (13th Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 26 chapters.

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Chapter index

Foundations of Health Assessment

Chapter 1: Approach to the Clinical Encounter
Chapter 2: Interviewing, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills
Chapter 3: Health History
Chapter 4: Physical Examination
Chapter 5: Clinical Reasoning, Assessment, and Plan
Chapter 6: Health Maintenance and Screening
Chapter 7: Evaluating Clinical Evidence

Regional Examinations

Chapter 8: General Survey, Vital Signs, and Pain
Chapter 9: Cognition, Behavior, and Mental Status
Chapter 10: Skin, Hair, and Nails
Chapter 11: Head and Neck
Chapter 12: Eyes
Chapter 13: Ears and Nose
Chapter 14: Throat and Oral Cavity
Chapter 15: Thorax and Lungs
Chapter 16: Cardiovascular System
Chapter 17: Peripheral Vascular System
Chapter 18: Breasts and Axillae
Chapter 19: Abdomen
Chapter 20: Male Genitalia
Chapter 21: Female Genitalia
Chapter 22: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
Chapter 23: Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 24: Nervous System

Special Populations

Chapter 25: Children: Infancy Through Adolescence
Chapter 26: Pregnant Woman

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About this study guide

This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking (13th Edition) by Bickley. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Wolters Kluwer or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.