Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice
5th Edition
By Holly K. Stromberg Latest Update.
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients ............................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 02: Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process.................................................................................................. 19
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ............................................................................ 19
Chapter 03: Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, And Intravenous Therapydewit:Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 04: Care Of Preoperative And Intraoperative Surgical Patientsdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition ..................................................................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 05: Care Of Postoperative Patients ..................................................................................................................... 77
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ............................................................................ 77
Chapter 06: Infection Prevention And Control ................................................................................................................ 96
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ............................................................................ 96
Chapter 07: Care Of Patients With Pain........................................................................................................................... 114
Chapter 08: Care Of Patients With Cancer .................................................................................................................... 132
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 133
Chapter 09: Chronic Illness And Rehabilitation ............................................................................................................. 151
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 151
Chapter 10: The Immune And Lymphatic System ........................................................................................................ 170
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 170
Chapter 11: Care Of Patients With Immune And Lymphatic Disorders (With Hiv And Aids ........................................ 186
Chapter 12: The Respiratory System .............................................................................................................................. 206
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 206
Chapter 13: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Respiratory Systemdewit............................................. 226
Chapter 14: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Respiratory Systemdewit ............................................ 244
Chapter 15: The Hematologic System............................................................................................................................ 262
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 262
Chapter 16: Care Of Patients With Hematologic Disorders .......................................................................................... 279
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 279
Chapter 17: The Cardiovascular System ........................................................................................................................ 297
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 297
Chapter 18: Care Of Patients With Hypertension And Peripheral Vascular Diseasedewit .......................................... 315
Chapter 19: Care Of Patients With Cardiac Disorders.................................................................................................. 332
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 332
Chapter 20: Care Of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease And Cardiac Surgeryde ............................................... 350
Chapter 21: The Neurologic System .............................................................................................................................. 373
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 373
Chapter 22: Care Of Patients With Head And Spinal Cord Injuries Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 3rd Edition ....................................................................................................................................................... 393
Chapter 23: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Brain ........................................................................................ 411
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 411
Chapter 24: Care Of Patients With Peripheral Nerve And Degenerative Diseasesdewit:Medical-Surgical Nursing:
,Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................................. 428
Chapter 25: The Sensory System: Eye And Ear ............................................................................................................ 446
Chapter 26: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Eyes And Ears Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition ................................................................................................................................................... 466
Chapter 27: The Gastrointestinal System ....................................................................................................................... 485
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 485
Chapter 28: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Gastrointestinal System Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ..................................................................................................................................... 505
Chapter 29: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Gastrointestinal Systemdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition................................................................................................................... 521
Chapter 30: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Liver, Gallbladder, And Pancreasdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................. 541
Chapter 31: The Musculoskeletal System ...................................................................................................................... 560
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 560
Chapter 32: Care Of Patients With Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disordersdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................. 576
Chapter 33: The Urinary System .................................................................................................................................... 595
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 595
Chapter 34: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Urinary System Dewit............................................................. 617
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ...................................................................................... 617
Chapter 35: The Endocrine System ................................................................................................................................ 638
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 638
Chapter 36: Care Of Patients With Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, And Adrenaldisordersdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ................................................................................................................... 655
Chapter 37: Care Of Patients With Diabetes And Hypoglycemia Dewit ..................................................................... 677
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ...................................................................................... 677
Chapter 38: Care Of Women With Reproductive Disorders ......................................................................................... 699
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 699
Chapter 39: Care Of Men With Reproductive Disorders............................................................................................... 720
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 720
Chapter 40: Care Of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 3rd Edition ....................................................................................................................................................... 739
Chapter 41: The Integumentary System ......................................................................................................................... 758
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 758
Chapter 42: Care Of Patents With Integumentary Disorders And Burnsdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition ................................................................................................................................................... 777
Chapter 43: Care Of Patients In Disasters Or Bioterrorism Attack Dewit .................................................................. 801
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ...................................................................................... 801
Chapter 44: Care Of Patients With Emergencies, Trauma, And Shockdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................................................. 819
Chapter 45: Care Of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, And Eating Disordersdewit:Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................................. 840
Chapter 46: Care Of Patients With Substance Abuse Disorders Dewit........................................................................ 859
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ...................................................................................... 859
, Chapter 47: Care Of Patients With Cognitive Disorders .............................................................................................. 879
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 880
Chapter 48: Care Of Patients With Thought And Personality Disordersdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition ................................................................................................................................................... 895
Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 5th Edition
Multiple Choice
Which Statement Accurately Describes The Primary Purpose Of The State Nurse
Practice Act (Npa)?
A To Test And License Lpn/Lvns.
.
B. To Define The Scope Of Lpn/Lvn
Practice.
C. To Improve The Quality Of Care
Provided By The Lpn/Lvn.
D. To Limit The Lpn/Lvn Employment
Placement.
Ans: B
While Improving Quality Of Care Provided By The Lpn/Lvn May Be A Result Of
The Npa, The Primary Purpose Of The Npa Of Each State Defines The Scope Of
Nursing Practice In That State.
Pts: 1 Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Dif:
Ref: 2
Obj: 3 Top: Npa Key: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
Msc: Nclex: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
The Charge Nurse Asks The New Vocational Nurse To Start An Intravenous Infusion,
A Skill That The Vocational Nurse Has Notbeen Taught During Her Educational
Program. How Should The Vocational Nurse Respond?
A Ask A More Experienced Nurse To
. Demonstrate The Procedure.
B. Look Up The Procedure In The
Procedure Manual.
C. Attempt To Perform The Procedure
With Supervision.
D Inform The Charge Nurse Of Her Lack
. Of Training In This Procedure.
Ans: D
The Charge Nurse Should Be Informed Of The Lack Of Training To Perform The
5th Edition
By Holly K. Stromberg Latest Update.
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients ............................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 02: Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process.................................................................................................. 19
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ............................................................................ 19
Chapter 03: Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, And Intravenous Therapydewit:Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 04: Care Of Preoperative And Intraoperative Surgical Patientsdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition ..................................................................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 05: Care Of Postoperative Patients ..................................................................................................................... 77
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ............................................................................ 77
Chapter 06: Infection Prevention And Control ................................................................................................................ 96
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ............................................................................ 96
Chapter 07: Care Of Patients With Pain........................................................................................................................... 114
Chapter 08: Care Of Patients With Cancer .................................................................................................................... 132
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 133
Chapter 09: Chronic Illness And Rehabilitation ............................................................................................................. 151
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 151
Chapter 10: The Immune And Lymphatic System ........................................................................................................ 170
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 170
Chapter 11: Care Of Patients With Immune And Lymphatic Disorders (With Hiv And Aids ........................................ 186
Chapter 12: The Respiratory System .............................................................................................................................. 206
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 206
Chapter 13: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Respiratory Systemdewit............................................. 226
Chapter 14: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Respiratory Systemdewit ............................................ 244
Chapter 15: The Hematologic System............................................................................................................................ 262
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 262
Chapter 16: Care Of Patients With Hematologic Disorders .......................................................................................... 279
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 279
Chapter 17: The Cardiovascular System ........................................................................................................................ 297
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 297
Chapter 18: Care Of Patients With Hypertension And Peripheral Vascular Diseasedewit .......................................... 315
Chapter 19: Care Of Patients With Cardiac Disorders.................................................................................................. 332
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 332
Chapter 20: Care Of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease And Cardiac Surgeryde ............................................... 350
Chapter 21: The Neurologic System .............................................................................................................................. 373
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 373
Chapter 22: Care Of Patients With Head And Spinal Cord Injuries Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 3rd Edition ....................................................................................................................................................... 393
Chapter 23: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Brain ........................................................................................ 411
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 411
Chapter 24: Care Of Patients With Peripheral Nerve And Degenerative Diseasesdewit:Medical-Surgical Nursing:
,Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................................. 428
Chapter 25: The Sensory System: Eye And Ear ............................................................................................................ 446
Chapter 26: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Eyes And Ears Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition ................................................................................................................................................... 466
Chapter 27: The Gastrointestinal System ....................................................................................................................... 485
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 485
Chapter 28: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Gastrointestinal System Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ..................................................................................................................................... 505
Chapter 29: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Gastrointestinal Systemdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition................................................................................................................... 521
Chapter 30: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Liver, Gallbladder, And Pancreasdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................. 541
Chapter 31: The Musculoskeletal System ...................................................................................................................... 560
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 560
Chapter 32: Care Of Patients With Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disordersdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................. 576
Chapter 33: The Urinary System .................................................................................................................................... 595
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 595
Chapter 34: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Urinary System Dewit............................................................. 617
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ...................................................................................... 617
Chapter 35: The Endocrine System ................................................................................................................................ 638
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 638
Chapter 36: Care Of Patients With Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, And Adrenaldisordersdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ................................................................................................................... 655
Chapter 37: Care Of Patients With Diabetes And Hypoglycemia Dewit ..................................................................... 677
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ...................................................................................... 677
Chapter 38: Care Of Women With Reproductive Disorders ......................................................................................... 699
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 699
Chapter 39: Care Of Men With Reproductive Disorders............................................................................................... 720
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 720
Chapter 40: Care Of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 3rd Edition ....................................................................................................................................................... 739
Chapter 41: The Integumentary System ......................................................................................................................... 758
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 758
Chapter 42: Care Of Patents With Integumentary Disorders And Burnsdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition ................................................................................................................................................... 777
Chapter 43: Care Of Patients In Disasters Or Bioterrorism Attack Dewit .................................................................. 801
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ...................................................................................... 801
Chapter 44: Care Of Patients With Emergencies, Trauma, And Shockdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................................................. 819
Chapter 45: Care Of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, And Eating Disordersdewit:Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................................. 840
Chapter 46: Care Of Patients With Substance Abuse Disorders Dewit........................................................................ 859
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ...................................................................................... 859
, Chapter 47: Care Of Patients With Cognitive Disorders .............................................................................................. 879
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 880
Chapter 48: Care Of Patients With Thought And Personality Disordersdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition ................................................................................................................................................... 895
Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 5th Edition
Multiple Choice
Which Statement Accurately Describes The Primary Purpose Of The State Nurse
Practice Act (Npa)?
A To Test And License Lpn/Lvns.
.
B. To Define The Scope Of Lpn/Lvn
Practice.
C. To Improve The Quality Of Care
Provided By The Lpn/Lvn.
D. To Limit The Lpn/Lvn Employment
Placement.
Ans: B
While Improving Quality Of Care Provided By The Lpn/Lvn May Be A Result Of
The Npa, The Primary Purpose Of The Npa Of Each State Defines The Scope Of
Nursing Practice In That State.
Pts: 1 Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Dif:
Ref: 2
Obj: 3 Top: Npa Key: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
Msc: Nclex: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
The Charge Nurse Asks The New Vocational Nurse To Start An Intravenous Infusion,
A Skill That The Vocational Nurse Has Notbeen Taught During Her Educational
Program. How Should The Vocational Nurse Respond?
A Ask A More Experienced Nurse To
. Demonstrate The Procedure.
B. Look Up The Procedure In The
Procedure Manual.
C. Attempt To Perform The Procedure
With Supervision.
D Inform The Charge Nurse Of Her Lack
. Of Training In This Procedure.
Ans: D
The Charge Nurse Should Be Informed Of The Lack Of Training To Perform The
