cover image - Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing - Elsevier eBook on Vitalsource (Retail Access Card), 5th Edition
ISBN: 9780323811903
Copyright: 2023
Publication Date: 02-23-2022
Page Count: 512
Imprint: Saunders
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Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing - Elsevier eBook on Vitalsource (Retail Access Card), 5th Edition

by Holly K. Stromberg, RN, BSN, MSN, PHN, Alumnus CCRN

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cover image - Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing - Elsevier eBook on Vitalsource (Retail Access Card), 5th Edition
ISBN: 9780323811903
Copyright: 2023
Publication Date: 02-23-2022
Page Count: 512
Imprint: Saunders
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Reinforce your understanding of medical-surgical nursing — and prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® (NGN) exam! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Stromberg’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 5th Edition, this study guide provides a variety of exercises to help you master the role of the LPN/LVN. Review questions help you understand terms and apply concepts to patient care settings, and realistic activities provide practice with critical thinking and clinical judgment skills. Now with new NGN-style practice questions and case studies, this practical study tool will boost your readiness for the NCLEX-PN® exam.

    • Variety of exercises, questions, and activities includes terminology, short answer, priority setting, critical thinking activities, application of the nursing process, and NCLEX-PN review
    • Steps Toward Better Communication sections offer practice with pronunciation, vocabulary building, proper usage of grammar, and relating to cultural differences
    • Additional interactive exercises and activities are provided on the Evolve website for the textbook
    • NEW! Next Generation NCLEX®-format questions help you review and practice for the new licensure examination
    • NEW! Case studies in the clinical chapters allow you to practice and develop clinical judgment
  • Unit I: Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings
    1. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients
    2. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process

    Unit II: Medical-Surgical Patient Care Problems
    3. Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy
    4. Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients
    5. Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients
    6. Infection Prevention and Control
    7. Care of Patients with Pain
    8. Care of Patients with Cancer
    9. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

    Unit III: Immune System
    10. The Immune and Lymphatic Systems
    11. Care of Patients with Immune and Lymphatic Disorders

    Unit IV: Respiratory System
    12. The Respiratory System
    13. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System
    14. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System

    Unit V: Hematologic System
    15. The Hematologic System
    16. Care of Patients with Hematologic Disorders

    Unit VI: Cardiovascular System
    17. The Cardiovascular System
    18. Care of Patients with Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease
    19. Care of Patients with Cardiac Disorders
    20. Care of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery

    Unit VII: Neurologic System
    21. The Neurologic System
    22. Care of Patients with Head and Spinal Cord Injuries
    23. Care of Patients with Brain Disorders
    24. Care of Patients with Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders

    Unit VIII: Sensory System
    25. The Sensory System: Eye
    26. The Sensory System: Ear

    Unit IX: Gastrointestinal System
    27. The Gastrointestinal System
    28. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System
    29. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System
    30. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas

    Unit X: Musculoskeletal System
    31. The Musculoskeletal System
    32. Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders

    Unit XI: Urinary System
    33. The Urinary System
    34. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Urinary System

    Unit XII: Endocrine System
    35. The Endocrine System
    36. Care of Patients with Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders
    37. Care of Patients with Diabetes and Hypoglycemia

    Unit XIII: Reproductive System
    38. Normal Male and Female Reproductive System Findings
    39. Care of Women with Reproductive Disorders
    40. Care of Men with Reproductive Disorders
    41. Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections

    Unit XIV: Integumentary System
    42. The Integumentary System
    43. Care of Patients with Integumentary Disorders and Burns

    Unit XV: Emergency and Disaster Management
    44. Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attack
    45. Care of Patients with Emergent Conditions, Trauma, and Shock

    Unit XVI: Mental Health Nursing of the Adult
    46. Care of Patients with Cognitive Function Disorders
    47. Care of Patients with Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders
    48. Care of Patients with Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
    49. Care of Patients with Psychotic and Personality Disorders

    Appendix A: Most Common Laboratory Test Values
    Appendix B: Standard Precautions
    Appendix C: Standard Steps for All Nursing Procedures
  • Holly K. Stromberg, RN, BSN, MSN, PHN, Alumnus CCRN, Professor Emeritus of Nursing, Allan Hancock College, Clinical Educator, Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Maria, California, USA
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