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Advanced Pediatric Assessment

Chiocca · 3rd Edition · ISBN 9780826150110 · Springer Publishing Company

Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with Advanced Pediatric Assessment (3rd Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 26 chapters.

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Chapter index

Unit I: The Foundations of Child Health Assessment

Chapter 1: Child Health Assessment: An Overview
Chapter 2: Assessment of Child Development and Behavior
Chapter 3: Communicating With Children and Families
Chapter 4: Assessment of the Family
Chapter 5: Cultural Assessment of Children and Families

Unit II: The Pediatric History and Physical Examination

Chapter 6: Obtaining the Pediatric Health History
Chapter 7: Assessing Safety and Injury Risk in Children
Chapter 8: The Pediatric Physical Examination
Chapter 9: The Health Supervision Visit: Wellness Examinations in Children
Chapter 10: Assessment of Nutritional Status
Chapter 11: Assessment of the Neonate
Chapter 12: Assessment of the Integumentary System
Chapter 13: Assessment of the Head, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics
Chapter 14: Assessment of the Ears
Chapter 15: Assessment of the Eyes
Chapter 16: Assessment of the Face, Nose, and Oral Cavity
Chapter 17: Assessment of the Thorax, Lungs, and Regional Lymphatics
Chapter 18: Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 19: Assessment of the Abdomen and Regional Lymphatics
Chapter 20: Assessment of the Reproductive and Genitourinary Systems
Chapter 21: Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 22: Assessment of the Neurologic System
Chapter 23: Assessment of Mental Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Chapter 24: Assessment of Child Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 25: The Complete History and Physical Examination: From Start to Finish
Chapter 26: Formulating a Differential Diagnosis

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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 Advanced Pediatric Assessment (3rd Edition) by Chiocca. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Springer Publishing Company or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.