Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Database - Version 1.0, 1999 (4 Rev ed)

"Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Database CD-ROM" provides nurses and other health professionals with crucial hands-on information on commonly ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests in a convenient electronic form to facilitate learning, improve patient care decision making, enhance efficiency, and ensure quality care.

Tests are presented in a consistent format and in a unique sequence, which simulates priorities in the clinical setting.

Each test includes where relevant: alternate or abbreviated test names; type of test; normal findings, possible critical values; test explanation and related physiology; contraindications; potential complications; interfering factors, procedure and patient care (before, during and after); home care responsibilities; and abnormal findings.