AND TREATMENT LATEST VERSION 62ND EDITION
BY MAXINE PAPADAKIS, STEPHEN MCPHEE,
MICHAEL RABOW & KENNETH MCQUAID
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Common Symptoms
2. Preoperative Evaluation & Perioperative Management
3. Geriatric Disorders
4. Palliative Care & Pain Management
5. Dermatologic Disorders
6. Disorders of the Eyes & Lids
7. Otolaryngology Disorders
8. Pulmonary Disorders
9. Heart Disease
10. Systemic Hypertension
11. Blood Vessel & Lymphatic Disorders
12. Blood Disorders
13. Disorders of Hemostasis, Thrombosis, & Antithrombotic Therapy
14. Gastrointestinal Disorders
15. Liver, Biliary Tract, & Pancreas Disorders
16. Breast Disorders
17. Gynecologic Disorders
18. Obstetrics & Obstetric Disorders
19. Rheumatologic, Immunologic, & Allergic Disorders
20. Electrolyte & Acid-Base Disorders
21. Kidney Disease
22. Urologic Disorders
23. Nervous System Disorders
24. Psychiatric Disorders
25. Endocrine Disorders
26. Diabetes Mellitus & Hypoglycemia
, 27. Lipid Disorders
28. Nutritional Disorders & Obesity
29. Common Problems in Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Therapy
30. HIV Infection & AIDS
31. Viral & Rickettsial Infections
32. Bacterial & Chlamydial Infections
33. Spirochetal Infections
34. Protozoal & Helminthic Infections
35. Mycotic Infections
36. Disorders Related to Environmental Emergencies
37. Poisoning
38. Cancer
39. Genetic & Genomic Disorders
40. Orthopedic Disorders & Sports Medicine
41. Sexual & Gender Minority Health
Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS AFTER THE QUESTIONS
1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for
spreading infections among clients? ( Select that apply) The nurse:
1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap.
2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds.
3) washes hands only after leaving each room.
4) uses cold water for medical asepsis.
, 2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among
institutionalized patients? ( Select that apply)
1) Airborne microbes from other patients
2) Contact with contaminated equipment
3) Hands of healthcare workers
4) Exposure from family members
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for
maintaining medical asepsis? (Select that apply)
1) Washing hands
2) Donning gloves
3) Applying sterile drapes
4) Wearing a gown
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward
sign of the disease is considered a: ( Select that apply)
1) pathogen.
2) fomite.
3) vector.
4) carrier.