Organized alphabetically by tests, this reference guide provides quick and reliable access to information on
more than 420 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures. With additional information provided for each procedure
and extensive nursing implications rationales, this text serves as a valuable resource for nursing students and
professionals alike.
Features
For each test you will find:
Reference values with guidelines for both adults and children
Description
Purpose
Clinical problems
Procedures
Factors affecting test results
Nursing implications with rationales for nursing actions
Client teaching
Drug effects
New to this Edition:
Additional diagnostic procedures, such as colonoscopy, pacemaker monitoring, sigmoidoscopy, and many more
More laboratory tests, such as Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody, Antithrombin III, Brain Natriuretic Peptide,
SARS, West Nile Virus Antibodies, and many more
Extensive updates for HIV tests, pulmonary function tests, cardiac catheterization, bone densitometry, and
many more
Unique coverage of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) test includes lists of the therapeutic range, peak action
time, and toxic levels
Expanded section on Laboratory/Diagnostic Assessments of Body Functions covers twelve body systems and helps
the nurse in assessing clients with selected health problems
Updated laboratory test values for adults and children, listed according to laboratory departments
Pretests and posttests included in the nursing implications sections
An overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
A new section on the school nurse�s functions in education, screening, and testing
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Part 1: Laboratory Tests
Part 2: Diagnostic Tests
Part 3: Laboratory/Diagnostic Assessments of Body Function
Part 4: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)
Part 5: School Health Services: Education, Screening and Testing
Appendix A: Abbreviations
Appendix B: Laboratory Test Groups
Appendix C: Laboratory Test Values for Adults and Children