,H OW T H I S B O O K I S O RG A N I Z E D
The following colour bars are used consistently for each section within a chapter
to help locate specific information:
STRUCTU RE A ND F UNCTI O N
Anatomy and physiology of the body system
SUB JECTI V E DATA
Health history through questions (Examiner Asks) and explanation (Rationale)
OBJ ECTI V E DATA
Core of the examination part of each body system chapter with skills, expected findings,
and common variations for healthy people, as well as selected abnormal findings,
health promotion, and a summary examination checklist
D O CUME NTATION A ND CRI TI CA L TH I NKI NG
Clinical case studies with sample documentation for subjective, objective, and assessment data
ABNORM A L F I ND I NG S
Tables describing pathological disorders and conditions, with illustrations and photographs
SPECIAL CONSIDERAT I O NS F O R A DVA NCED P RACTI C E
Tables or illustrations and photographs of abnormal findings
for advanced practice or special circumstances, where appropriate
, CONTENTS
UNIT 1 ASSESSMENT OF THE 15 Eyes, 300
WHOLE PERSON 16 Ears, 350
1 Critical Thinking and Evidence-Informed 17 Nose, Mouth, and Throat, 379
Assessment, 1 18 Breasts and Regional Lymphatic System, 418
2 Health Promotion in the Context of Health
19 Thorax and Lungs, 448
Assessment, 19
20 Heart and Neck Vessels, 493
3 Cultural and Social Considerations in Health
Assessment, 28 21 Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic
System, 539
4 The Interview, 46
22 The Abdomen, 566
5 The Complete Health History, 62
23 Anus, Rectum, and Prostate, 607
6 Mental Health Assessment, 78
24 Musculo-Skeletal System, 625
7 Substance Use and Health Assessment, 110
25 Neurological System, 687
8 Interpersonal Violence Assessment, 124
26 Male Genitourinary System, 748
UNIT 2 APPROACH TO THE 27 Female Genitourinary System, 779
CLINICAL SETTING
9 Assessment Techniques and the Clinical
UNIT 4 INTEGRATION OF THE
Setting, 141 HEALTH ASSESSMENT
10 General Survey, Measurement, and Vital 28 The Complete Health Assessment: Putting It All
Signs, 153 Together, 819
11 Pain Assessment, 182 29 Bedside Assessment and Electronic Health
Recording, 841
12 Nutritional Assessment and Nursing Practice, 196
30 Pregnancy, 850
UNIT 3 PHYSICAL EXAMINATION 31 Functional Assessment of the Older Adult, 892
13 Skin, Hair, and Nails, 219
ILLUSTRATION CREDITS, 908
14 Head, Face, and Neck, Including Regional
Lymphatic System, 271 INDEX, 917
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• Bedside Assessment Summary Checklists
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• Complete Physical Examination Form
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The following colour bars are used consistently for each section within a chapter
to help locate specific information:
STRUCTU RE A ND F UNCTI O N
Anatomy and physiology of the body system
SUB JECTI V E DATA
Health history through questions (Examiner Asks) and explanation (Rationale)
OBJ ECTI V E DATA
Core of the examination part of each body system chapter with skills, expected findings,
and common variations for healthy people, as well as selected abnormal findings,
health promotion, and a summary examination checklist
D O CUME NTATION A ND CRI TI CA L TH I NKI NG
Clinical case studies with sample documentation for subjective, objective, and assessment data
ABNORM A L F I ND I NG S
Tables describing pathological disorders and conditions, with illustrations and photographs
SPECIAL CONSIDERAT I O NS F O R A DVA NCED P RACTI C E
Tables or illustrations and photographs of abnormal findings
for advanced practice or special circumstances, where appropriate
, CONTENTS
UNIT 1 ASSESSMENT OF THE 15 Eyes, 300
WHOLE PERSON 16 Ears, 350
1 Critical Thinking and Evidence-Informed 17 Nose, Mouth, and Throat, 379
Assessment, 1 18 Breasts and Regional Lymphatic System, 418
2 Health Promotion in the Context of Health
19 Thorax and Lungs, 448
Assessment, 19
20 Heart and Neck Vessels, 493
3 Cultural and Social Considerations in Health
Assessment, 28 21 Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic
System, 539
4 The Interview, 46
22 The Abdomen, 566
5 The Complete Health History, 62
23 Anus, Rectum, and Prostate, 607
6 Mental Health Assessment, 78
24 Musculo-Skeletal System, 625
7 Substance Use and Health Assessment, 110
25 Neurological System, 687
8 Interpersonal Violence Assessment, 124
26 Male Genitourinary System, 748
UNIT 2 APPROACH TO THE 27 Female Genitourinary System, 779
CLINICAL SETTING
9 Assessment Techniques and the Clinical
UNIT 4 INTEGRATION OF THE
Setting, 141 HEALTH ASSESSMENT
10 General Survey, Measurement, and Vital 28 The Complete Health Assessment: Putting It All
Signs, 153 Together, 819
11 Pain Assessment, 182 29 Bedside Assessment and Electronic Health
Recording, 841
12 Nutritional Assessment and Nursing Practice, 196
30 Pregnancy, 850
UNIT 3 PHYSICAL EXAMINATION 31 Functional Assessment of the Older Adult, 892
13 Skin, Hair, and Nails, 219
ILLUSTRATION CREDITS, 908
14 Head, Face, and Neck, Including Regional
Lymphatic System, 271 INDEX, 917
, YOU’VE JUST PURCHASED
MORE THAN
A TEXTBOOK!
Evolve Student Resources for Jarvis: Physical Examination & Health
Assessment, Third Canadian Edition, include the following:
• Animations
• Assessment Videos
• Bedside Assessment Summary Checklists
• Case Studies
• Complete Physical Examination Form
• Examination Review Questions
• Health Promotion Guides
• Key Points
• Review Questions
• Physical Examination Summary Checklists
• Quick Assessments for Common Conditions
• Review Questions
Activate the complete learning experience that comes with each
textbook purchase by registering at
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Canada/Jarvis/examination/
REGISTER TODAY!
You can now purchase Elsevier products on Evolve!
Go to evolve.elsevier.com/shop to search and browse for products.
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