Nursing and Allied Health Pocket

This app is a unique and invaluable source of information for the nursing or allied health student. This collection of over 850 entries provides in-depth coverage of specific diseases and disorders, tests and procedures, equipment and tools, body systems, nursing and allied health professions, and current health issues.
It covers a wide variety of topics relevant to the nursing or allied health student. Subjects covered include those important to students intending to become biomedical equipment technologists, dental hygienists, dieteticians, health care administrators, medical technologists/clinical laboratory sciencists, registered and licensed practical nurses, nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, occupational therapists, optometrists, pharmacy technicians, physical therapists, radiologic technologists, and speech-language therapists. The encyclopedia also covers information on related general medical topics, classes of medication, mental health, public health, and human biology. Entries follow a standardized format that provides information at a glance. Rubrics include:
Diseases/Disorders

Definition
Description
Causes and symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Health care team roles
Prevention
Resources
Key terms

Tests/Procedures

Definition
Purpose
Precautions
Description
Preparation
Aftercare
Complications
Results
Health care team roles
Resources
Key terms

Equipment/Tools

Definition
Purpose
Description
Operation
Maintenance
Health care team roles
Training
Resources
Key terms

Human biology/Body systems

Definition
Description
Function
Role in human health
Common diseases and disorders
Resources

Nursing and allied health professions

Definition
Description
Work settings
Education and training
Advanced education and training
Future outlook
Resources
Key terms

Current health issues

Definition
Description
Viewpoints
Professional implications
Resources
Key terms