DEWIT’S MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE STROMBERG
CHAPTERS 1 TO 48 COMPLETE COURSE
REVIEW GUIDE
◉ Evidence-Based Practice.
Answer: A method of providing nursing care that integrates the best
available research with clinical expertise and patient values.
◉ Issues in Nursing Practice.
Answer: Challenges and concerns that nurses face in the delivery of
healthcare.
◉ Cultural Influences on Nursing Care.
Answer: The impact of a patient's cultural background on their
healthcare preferences and practices.
◉ Complementary and Alternative Modalities.
Answer: Non-conventional therapies used alongside or instead of
traditional medical treatments.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients with Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base.
,Answer: Management of patients' fluid balance and electrolyte
levels, including acid-base homeostasis.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients Receiving Intravenous Therapy.
Answer: Care provided to patients who are receiving fluids or
medications through an IV line.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients With Infections.
Answer: Management and treatment of patients suffering from
infectious diseases.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients in Shock.
Answer: Immediate care provided to patients experiencing shock, a
critical condition resulting from inadequate blood flow.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients in Pain.
Answer: Assessment and management of patients experiencing
acute or chronic pain.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients With Cancer.
Answer: Supportive and therapeutic care for patients diagnosed
with cancer.
,◉ Nursing Care of Patients Having Surgery.
Answer: Preoperative and postoperative care provided to surgical
patients.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients With Emergent Conditions and
Disaster/Bioterrorism Response.
Answer: Care strategies for patients facing urgent medical situations
or disasters.
◉ Developmental Considerations in the Nursing Care of Adults.
Answer: Factors related to the developmental stages of adults that
influence nursing care.
◉ Nursing Care of Older Adult Patients.
Answer: Specialized care approaches tailored for geriatric patients.
◉ Patient Care Settings.
Answer: Various environments where patient care is delivered, such
as hospitals, clinics, and home care.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients at the End of Life.
Answer: Palliative care and support for patients nearing the end of
their life.
, ◉ Immune System Function, Data Collection, and Therapeutic
Measures.
Answer: Understanding immune responses and interventions for
immune-related conditions.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients With Immune Disorders.
Answer: Management of patients with conditions affecting their
immune system.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients With HIV Disease and AIDS.
Answer: Comprehensive care for patients living with HIV and AIDS.
◉ Cardiovascular System Function, Data Collection, and Therapeutic
Measures.
Answer: Assessment and treatment strategies for cardiovascular
health.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients With Hypertension.
Answer: Management of patients diagnosed with high blood
pressure.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients With Valvular, Inflammatory, and
Infectious Cardiac or Venous Disorders.
CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE STROMBERG
CHAPTERS 1 TO 48 COMPLETE COURSE
REVIEW GUIDE
◉ Evidence-Based Practice.
Answer: A method of providing nursing care that integrates the best
available research with clinical expertise and patient values.
◉ Issues in Nursing Practice.
Answer: Challenges and concerns that nurses face in the delivery of
healthcare.
◉ Cultural Influences on Nursing Care.
Answer: The impact of a patient's cultural background on their
healthcare preferences and practices.
◉ Complementary and Alternative Modalities.
Answer: Non-conventional therapies used alongside or instead of
traditional medical treatments.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients with Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base.
,Answer: Management of patients' fluid balance and electrolyte
levels, including acid-base homeostasis.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients Receiving Intravenous Therapy.
Answer: Care provided to patients who are receiving fluids or
medications through an IV line.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients With Infections.
Answer: Management and treatment of patients suffering from
infectious diseases.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients in Shock.
Answer: Immediate care provided to patients experiencing shock, a
critical condition resulting from inadequate blood flow.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients in Pain.
Answer: Assessment and management of patients experiencing
acute or chronic pain.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients With Cancer.
Answer: Supportive and therapeutic care for patients diagnosed
with cancer.
,◉ Nursing Care of Patients Having Surgery.
Answer: Preoperative and postoperative care provided to surgical
patients.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients With Emergent Conditions and
Disaster/Bioterrorism Response.
Answer: Care strategies for patients facing urgent medical situations
or disasters.
◉ Developmental Considerations in the Nursing Care of Adults.
Answer: Factors related to the developmental stages of adults that
influence nursing care.
◉ Nursing Care of Older Adult Patients.
Answer: Specialized care approaches tailored for geriatric patients.
◉ Patient Care Settings.
Answer: Various environments where patient care is delivered, such
as hospitals, clinics, and home care.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients at the End of Life.
Answer: Palliative care and support for patients nearing the end of
their life.
, ◉ Immune System Function, Data Collection, and Therapeutic
Measures.
Answer: Understanding immune responses and interventions for
immune-related conditions.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients With Immune Disorders.
Answer: Management of patients with conditions affecting their
immune system.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients With HIV Disease and AIDS.
Answer: Comprehensive care for patients living with HIV and AIDS.
◉ Cardiovascular System Function, Data Collection, and Therapeutic
Measures.
Answer: Assessment and treatment strategies for cardiovascular
health.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients With Hypertension.
Answer: Management of patients diagnosed with high blood
pressure.
◉ Nursing Care of Patients With Valvular, Inflammatory, and
Infectious Cardiac or Venous Disorders.
