Accurate clinical observations are key to good patient care & fundamental to clinical practice. A thorough understanding of the biological science underlying vital observations
- such as taking the temperature or measuring the pulse
- enables health professionals to make well-informed clinical decisions quickly & accurately. To be fully competent in these basic skills there is a need to understand not only how & why procedures are performed but also how results are affected for example by variation in technique or the health status of the patient. This new edition integrates clear explanations of the techniques involved in these procedures with the biological knowledge which gives them meaning. For each topic William T. Blows explains the pathological basis for variations in observed results focusing on relevant anatomy & physiology genetics & pharmacology & the basic principles of care. This helpful text gives health practitioners at all levels the understanding needed to: Perform clinical observations accurately Make accurate judgements about the patient's condition Make accurate decisions concerning patient care. In addition to all-new chapters on observations of nutrition; fluid balance & hydration; drug side effects & interactions; skin & pain the text looks at: Temperature Cardiovascular observations Respiratory observations Urinary & bowel observations Neurological observations The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations is a unique text which integrates explanations of essential procedures with the biological knowledge that underpins practice. It is essential reading for all students preparing for clinical practice.

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This popular undergraduate textbook offers students a firm grounding in the fundamentals of biological oceanography. As well as a clear & accessible text learning is enhanced with numerous illustrations including a colour section thorough chapter summaries & questions with answers & comments at the back of the book. The comprehensive coverage of this book encompasses the properties of seawater which affect life in the ocean classification of marine environments & organisms phytoplankton & zooplankton marine food webs larger marine animals (marine mammals seabirds & fish) life on the seafloor & the way in which humans affect marine ecosystems. The second edition has been thoroughly updated including much data available for the first time in a book at this level. There is also a new chapter on human impacts
- from harvesting vast amounts of fish pollution & deliberately or accidentally transferring marine organisms to new environments. This book complements the Open University Oceanography Series" also published by Butterworth-Heinemann & is a set text for the Open University third level course S330. It features a leading undergraduate text new chapter on human impacts
- a highly topical subject & an expanded colour plate section."

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This revision guide will prepare you for exam success in six easy steps. It covers all the key content on your course in a user-friendly format & is packed with features to help you boost your revision & maximise your marks. Letts GCSE Success revision guides will put you on the path to exam success in six simple steps: 1. Revise -- all the key concepts & skills that you need for your exams are covered in a clear & user-friendly format 2. Boost Your Memory -- these revision tips will help you revise effectively including mnemonics & other devices to make sure those important facts really sink in 3. Maximise Your Marks -- invaluable advice to make sure you pick up all the marks available in your exams & avoid common mistakes 4. Test Yourself -- revise actively & check your progress with these quick tests 5. Stretch Yourself -- these more challenging questions will test & reinforce understanding of the more difficult concepts 6. Practise for the Exam -- ensure you are thoroughly prepared for the exams with these GCSE-style practice questions ...

This complete revision & study guide has everything you need to achieve the grade you want: detailed course notes to support independent study sample GCSE questions & answers so that you know what the examiner is looking for & lots of GCSE-style questions for invaluable exam practice. * Exam board labels keep you on course * Key points help to focus revision * Progress check questions test your understanding * Model GCSE answers show what examiners look for * GCSE-style question provide crucial exam practice * Suitable for all the UK exam boards. ...

Committed to Excellence. This edition continues the evolution of Raven & Johnsons Biology". The author team is committed to continually improving the text keeping the student & learning foremost. We have integrated new pedagogical features to guide the student through the learning process. This latest edition of the text maintains the clear accessible & engaging writing style of past editions with the solid framework of pedagogy that highlights an emphasis on evolution & scientific inquiry that have made this a leading textbook for students majoring in biology. This emphasis on the organizing power of evolution is combined with an integration of the importance of cellular molecular biology & genomics to offer our readers a text that is student friendly & current. Our author team is committed to producing the best possible text for both student & faculty. The lead author Kenneth Mason University of Iowa has taught majors biology at three different major public universities for more than fifteen years. Jonathan Losos Harvard University is at the cutting edge of evolutionary biology research & Susan Singer Carleton College has been involved in science education policy issues on a national level. Users who purchase Connect Plus receive access to the full online ebook version of the textbook." ...

This ultimate study guide with in-depth GCSE course coverage is all you need for exam success. Revise GCSE Biology has everything you need to achieve the GCSE grade you want. It is written by GCSE examiners to boost learning & focus revision. / Key facts highlight essential information / Progress check questions test your learning / Model GCSE answers show how examiners are looking for / Exam questions provide crucial exam practice ...

This student workbook supports the GCSE Biology Success Revision Guide from Letts. It is packed with questions to test your understanding of all the key topics &

Includes:: GCSE-style questions to provide invaluable exam practice. Three types of question for each topic to thoroughly test & reinforce understanding & put you on the path to exam success: * Multiple-choice questions to test recall * Short answer questions to ensure understanding * GCSE-style questions for invaluable exam practice & preparation.

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This course book follows an approach that supports the new 2007 syllabus (to be first examined in 2009) while including the wider aims of the IB through connections to TOK international-mindedness & the IB learner profile. It has been written by a former chief examiner for IB Diploma Programme Biology & has been extensively reviewed by teachers consultants & the IB. With features & activities that encourage active learning & critical thinking students will find this book stimulating & engaging. ...

A new resource for the 2008 OCR

Specification providing supportive features & increased flexibility in teaching OCR

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A new resource for the 2008 OCR

Specification providing supportive features & increased flexibility in teaching OCR

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