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MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING: CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE, 5TH
EDITION BY STROMBERG COMPLETE FROM CHAPTER1-49
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients .................................................................................... 4
Chapter 02: Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, And The Nursing Process ........................................... 17
Chapter 03: Fluids, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, And Intravenous Therapy .................................... 34
Chapter 04: Care Of Preoperative And Intraoperative Surgical Patients ............................................... 48
Chapter 05: Care Of Postoperative Surgical Patients ............................................................................. 62
Chapter 06: Infection Prevention And Control ....................................................................................... 77
Chapter 07: Care Of Patients With Pain.................................................................................................. 90
Chapter 08: Care Of Patients With Cancer ........................................................................................... 104
Chapter 09: Chronic Illness And Rehabilitation .................................................................................... 118
Chapter 10: The Immune And Lymphatic Systems ............................................................................... 133
Chapter 11: Care Of Patients With Immune And Lymphatic Disorders ................................................ 147
Chapter 12: The Respiratory System .................................................................................................... 165
Chapter 13: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Respiratory System ................................ 184
Chapter 14: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Respiratory System ................................ 201
Chapter 15: The Hematologic System................................................................................................... 218
Chapter 16. Care Of Patients With Hematologic Disorders .................................................................. 232
Chapter 17: The Cardiovascular System ............................................................................................... 247
Chapter 18: Care Of Patients With Hypertension And Peripheral Vascular Disease ............................ 259
Chapter 19: Care Of Patients With Cardiac Disorders .......................................................................... 276
Chapter 20: Care Of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease And Cardiac Surgery .............................. 290
Chapter 21: The Neurologic System ..................................................................................................... 310
Chapter 22: Care Of Patients With Head And Spinal Cord Injuries....................................................... 325
Chapter 23: Care Of Patients With Brain Disorders .............................................................................. 341
Chapter 24: Care Of Patients With Peripheral Nerve And Degenerative Neurologic Disorders .......... 358
Chapter 25: The Sensory System Eye .................................................................................................... 372
Chapter 26: The Sensory System Ear .................................................................................................... 388
Chapter 27: The Gastrointestinal System ............................................................................................. 399
Chapter 28. Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Gastrointestinal System ......................... 418
Chapter 29. Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Gastrointestinal System ......................... 433
Chapter 30. Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Gallbladder, Liver, And Pancreas ...................... 451
Chapter 31. The Musculoskeletal System ............................................................................................. 470
Chapter 32: Care Of Patients With Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disorders ....................... 486
,Chapter 33: The Urinary System ........................................................................................................... 508
Chapter 34. Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Urinary System .................................................. 525
Chapter 35: The Endocrine System ....................................................................................................... 546
Chapter 36: Care Of Patients With Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, And Adrenal Disorders ............... 560
Chapter 37: Care Of Patients With Diabetes And Hypoglycemia ......................................................... 580
Chapter 38: The Reproductive System ................................................................................................. 600
Chapter 39: Care Of Women With Reproductive Disorders ................................................................. 609
Chapter 40: Care Of Men With Reproductive Disorders ...................................................................... 627
Chapter 41: Care Of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections .................................................... 647
Chapter 42: The Integumentary System ............................................................................................... 663
Chapter 43: Care Of Patients With Integumentary Disorders And Burns............................................. 683
Chapter 44: Care Of Patients In Disasters Or Bioterrorism Attacks ...................................................... 707
Chapter 45: Care Of Patients With Emergent Conditions, Trauma, And Shock ................................... 725
Chapter 46: Care Of Patients With Cognitive Function Disorders ........................................................ 743
Chapter 47: Care Of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, And Eating Disorders ........................................... 762
Chapter 48: Care Of Patients With Substance-Related And Addictive Disorders................................. 778
Chapter 49: Care Of Patients With Thought And Personality Disorders .............................................. 796
, Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients
Stromberg: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts And Practice, 5th Edition
Multiple Choice
1. 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
ANSWER: 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.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: P. 3 Obj: 3 Top: Npa Key: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation Msc: Nclex: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
2. The Charge Nurse Asks The New Vocational Nurse To Start An Intravenous Infusion, A Skill That
The Vocational Nurse Has Not Been 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.
ANSWER: D
The Charge Nurse Should Be Informed Of The Lack Of Training To Perform The Procedure, And The
Vocational Nurse Should Seek Further Training To Gain Proficiency. Although The Other Options Might
Be Helpful, They Are Not Safe.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Application Ref: P. 3 Obj: 1 Top: Providing Safe Care Key: Nursing Process
Step: N/A Msc: Nclex: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING: CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE, 5TH
EDITION BY STROMBERG COMPLETE FROM CHAPTER1-49
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients .................................................................................... 4
Chapter 02: Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, And The Nursing Process ........................................... 17
Chapter 03: Fluids, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, And Intravenous Therapy .................................... 34
Chapter 04: Care Of Preoperative And Intraoperative Surgical Patients ............................................... 48
Chapter 05: Care Of Postoperative Surgical Patients ............................................................................. 62
Chapter 06: Infection Prevention And Control ....................................................................................... 77
Chapter 07: Care Of Patients With Pain.................................................................................................. 90
Chapter 08: Care Of Patients With Cancer ........................................................................................... 104
Chapter 09: Chronic Illness And Rehabilitation .................................................................................... 118
Chapter 10: The Immune And Lymphatic Systems ............................................................................... 133
Chapter 11: Care Of Patients With Immune And Lymphatic Disorders ................................................ 147
Chapter 12: The Respiratory System .................................................................................................... 165
Chapter 13: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Respiratory System ................................ 184
Chapter 14: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Respiratory System ................................ 201
Chapter 15: The Hematologic System................................................................................................... 218
Chapter 16. Care Of Patients With Hematologic Disorders .................................................................. 232
Chapter 17: The Cardiovascular System ............................................................................................... 247
Chapter 18: Care Of Patients With Hypertension And Peripheral Vascular Disease ............................ 259
Chapter 19: Care Of Patients With Cardiac Disorders .......................................................................... 276
Chapter 20: Care Of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease And Cardiac Surgery .............................. 290
Chapter 21: The Neurologic System ..................................................................................................... 310
Chapter 22: Care Of Patients With Head And Spinal Cord Injuries....................................................... 325
Chapter 23: Care Of Patients With Brain Disorders .............................................................................. 341
Chapter 24: Care Of Patients With Peripheral Nerve And Degenerative Neurologic Disorders .......... 358
Chapter 25: The Sensory System Eye .................................................................................................... 372
Chapter 26: The Sensory System Ear .................................................................................................... 388
Chapter 27: The Gastrointestinal System ............................................................................................. 399
Chapter 28. Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Gastrointestinal System ......................... 418
Chapter 29. Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Gastrointestinal System ......................... 433
Chapter 30. Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Gallbladder, Liver, And Pancreas ...................... 451
Chapter 31. The Musculoskeletal System ............................................................................................. 470
Chapter 32: Care Of Patients With Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disorders ....................... 486
,Chapter 33: The Urinary System ........................................................................................................... 508
Chapter 34. Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Urinary System .................................................. 525
Chapter 35: The Endocrine System ....................................................................................................... 546
Chapter 36: Care Of Patients With Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, And Adrenal Disorders ............... 560
Chapter 37: Care Of Patients With Diabetes And Hypoglycemia ......................................................... 580
Chapter 38: The Reproductive System ................................................................................................. 600
Chapter 39: Care Of Women With Reproductive Disorders ................................................................. 609
Chapter 40: Care Of Men With Reproductive Disorders ...................................................................... 627
Chapter 41: Care Of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections .................................................... 647
Chapter 42: The Integumentary System ............................................................................................... 663
Chapter 43: Care Of Patients With Integumentary Disorders And Burns............................................. 683
Chapter 44: Care Of Patients In Disasters Or Bioterrorism Attacks ...................................................... 707
Chapter 45: Care Of Patients With Emergent Conditions, Trauma, And Shock ................................... 725
Chapter 46: Care Of Patients With Cognitive Function Disorders ........................................................ 743
Chapter 47: Care Of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, And Eating Disorders ........................................... 762
Chapter 48: Care Of Patients With Substance-Related And Addictive Disorders................................. 778
Chapter 49: Care Of Patients With Thought And Personality Disorders .............................................. 796
, Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients
Stromberg: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts And Practice, 5th Edition
Multiple Choice
1. 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
ANSWER: 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.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: P. 3 Obj: 3 Top: Npa Key: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation Msc: Nclex: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
2. The Charge Nurse Asks The New Vocational Nurse To Start An Intravenous Infusion, A Skill That
The Vocational Nurse Has Not Been 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.
ANSWER: D
The Charge Nurse Should Be Informed Of The Lack Of Training To Perform The Procedure, And The
Vocational Nurse Should Seek Further Training To Gain Proficiency. Although The Other Options Might
Be Helpful, They Are Not Safe.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Application Ref: P. 3 Obj: 1 Top: Providing Safe Care Key: Nursing Process
Step: N/A Msc: Nclex: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
