COMPLETE TEST BANK FOR DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR MEDICAL-
SURGICAL NURSING: MAKING CONNECTIONS TO PRACTICE
SECOND EDITION BY JANICE J. HOFFMAN, NANCY J. SULLIVAN||
COMPLETE GUIDE ALL CHAPTERS [1- 71] COVERED|| WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% COMPLETE A+ GUIDE
,Table of Contents
Unit I Professional Foundations Of Medical-Surgical Nursing ...........................................................................4
Chapter 1: Foundations For Medical-Surgical Nursing ....................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Interprofessional Collaboration And Care Coordination ............................................................ 25
Chapter 3: Cultural Considerations ............................................................................................................... 47
Chapter 4: Ethical Concepts .......................................................................................................................... 67
Chapter 5: Palliative Care And End-Of-Life Issues ........................................................................................ 87
Unit II Clinical Principles Of Medical-Surgical Nursing .................................................................................. 108
Chapter 6: Geriatric Implications For Medical-Surgical Nursing ................................................................. 108
Chapter 7: Oxygen Therapy Management .................................................................................................. 126
Chapter 8: Fluid And Electrolyte Management .......................................................................................... 149
Chapter 9: Acid-Base Balance ..................................................................................................................... 173
Chapter 10: Overview Of Infusion Therapies .............................................................................................. 196
Chapter 11: Pain Management ................................................................................................................... 216
Chapter 12: Complementary And Alternative Care Initiatives ................................................................... 236
Chapter 13: Overview Of Cancer Care ........................................................................................................ 251
Chapter 14: Overview Of Shock And Sepsis ................................................................................................ 275
Unit III Managing The Surgical Experience .................................................................................................... 285
Chapter 15: Priorities For The Preoperative Patient................................................................................... 285
Chapter 16: Priorities For The Intraoperative Patient ................................................................................ 295
Chapter 17: Priorities For The Postoperative Patient ................................................................................. 307
Unit IV Promoting Health In Patients With Immune Disorders .................................................................... 318
Chapter 18: Assessment Of Immune Function ........................................................................................... 318
Chapter 19: Coordinating Care For Patients With Immune Disorders......................................................... 330
Chapter 20: Coordinating Care For Patients With Connective Tissue Disorders ........................................ 352
Chapter 21: Coordinating Care For Patients With Multidrug-Resistant Organism Infectious Disorders ... 373
Chapter 22: Coordinating Care For Patients With HIV................................................................................ 390
Unit V Promoting Health In Patients With Oxygenation Disorders.............................................................. 411
Chapter 23: Assessment Of Respiratory Function ...................................................................................... 411
Chapter 24: Coordinating Care For Patients With Infectious Respiratory Disorders ................................. 439
Chapter 25: Coordinating Care For Patients With Upper Airway Disorders ............................................... 480
Chapter 26: Coordinating Care For Patients With Lower Airway Disorders ............................................... 518
Chapter 27: Coordinating Care For Critically Ill Patients With Respiratory Dysfunction ............................ 546
Unit VI Promoting Health In Patients With Circulatory Or Perfusion Disorders .......................................... 564
Chapter 28: Assessment Of Cardiovascular Function ................................................................................. 564
Chapter 29: Coordinating Care For Patients With Cardiac Dysrhythmia .................................................... 584
Chapter 30: Coordinating Care For Patients With Cardiac Disorders ......................................................... 600
Chapter 31: Coordinating Care For Patients With Vascular Disorders ....................................................... 627
, Chapter 32: Coordinating Care For Critically Ill Patients With Cardiovascular Dysfunction ....................... 655
Unit VII Promoting Health In Patients With Hematological Disorders ......................................................... 683
Chapter 33: Assessment Of Hematological Function ................................................................................. 683
Chapter 34: Coordinating Care For Patients With Hematological Disorders .............................................. 698
Unit VIII Promoting Health In Patients With Neurological Disorders........................................................... 717
Chapter 35: Assessment Of Neurological Function .................................................................................... 717
Chapter 36: Coordinating Care For Patients With Brain Disorders ............................................................ 727
Chapter 37: Coordinating Care For Patients With Spinal Cord Disorders................................................... 754
Chapter 38: Coordinating Care For Patients With Peripheral Nervous System Disorders ......................... 766
Chapter 39: Coordinating Care For Critically Ill Patients With Neurological Dysfunction .......................... 777
Unit IX Promoting Health In Patients With Endocrine Disorders ................................................................. 787
Chapter 40: Assessment Of Endocrine Function ........................................................................................ 787
Chapter 41: Coordinating Care For Patients With Pituitary Disorders ....................................................... 814
Chapter 42: Coordinating Care For Patients With Adrenal Disorders ........................................................ 842
Chapter 43: Coordinating Care For Patients With Thyroid And Parathyroid Disorders ............................. 869
Chapter 44: Coordinating Care For Patients With Diabetes Mellitus ......................................................... 892
Unit X Promoting Health In Patients With Sensory System Disorders ......................................................... 920
Chapter 45: Assessment Of Visual Function ............................................................................................... 920
Chapter 46: Coordinating Care For Patients With Visual Disorders ........................................................... 948
Chapter 47: Assessment Of Auditory Function ........................................................................................... 974
Chapter 48: Coordinating Care For Patients With Hearing Disorders ...................................................... 1002
Unit XI Promoting Health In Patients With Integumentary Disorders ....................................................... 1026
Chapter 49: Assessment Of Integumentary Function............................................................................... 1026
Chapter 50: Coordinating Care For Patients With Skin Disorders ............................................................ 1047
Chapter 51: Coordinating Care For Patients With Burns .......................................................................... 1071
Unit XII Promoting Health In Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders .................................................... 1096
Chapter 52: Assessment Of Musculoskeletal Function ............................................................................ 1096
Chapter 53: Coordinating Care For Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders ......................................... 1118
Chapter 54: Coordinating Care For Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma ............................................ 1146
Chapter 55: Assessment Of Gastrointestinal Function ............................................................................. 1166
Unit XIII Promoting Health In Patients With Gastrointestinal Disorders ................................................... 1183
Chapter 56: Coordinating Care For Patients With Oral And Esophageal Disorders ................................. 1183
Chapter 57: Coordinating Care For Patients With Stomach Disorders ..................................................... 1203
Chapter 58: Coordinating Care For Patients With Intestinal Disorders .................................................... 1224
Chapter 59: Coordinating Care For Patients With Hepatic Disorders....................................................... 1251
Chapter 60: Coordinating Care For Patients With Biliary And Pancreatic Disorders ................................ 1276
Unit XIV Promoting Health In Patients With Renal Disorders .................................................................... 1299
Chapter 61: Assessment Of Renal And Urinary Function ......................................................................... 1299
, Chapter 62: Coordinating Care For Patients With Renal Disorders .......................................................... 1327
Chapter 63: Coordinating Care For Patients With Urinary Disorders ....................................................... 1350
Unit XV Promoting Health In Patients With Reproductive Disorders ........................................................ 1380
Chapter 64: Assessment Of Reproductive Function ................................................................................. 1380
Chapter 65: Coordinating Care For Female Patients With Reproductive And Breast Disorders .............. 1406
Chapter 66: Coordinating Care For Male Patients With Reproductive And Breast Disorders.................. 1436
Chapter 67: Coordinating Care For Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infection .................................. 1461
Unit XVI Promoting Health In Special Populations ..................................................................................... 1484
Chapter 68: Managing Care For The Adult Patient With Obesity ............................................................. 1484
Chapter 69: Substance Use Disorders In The Adult Population................................................................ 1507
Chapter 70: Emergency, Trauma, And Environmental Injuries ................................................................ 1535
Chapter 71: Disasters, Mass Casualty Incidents, And Complex Emergencies .......................................... 1566
Unit I Professional Foundations Of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Chapter 1: Foundations For Medical-Surgical Nursing
Multiple Choice
Identify The Choice That Best Completes The Statement Or Answers The Question.
1. The Medical-Surgical Nurse Identifies A Clinical Practice Issue And Wants To Determine If There Is
Sufficient Evidence To Support A Change In Practice. Which Type Of Study Provides The Strongest Evidence
To Support A Practice Change?
1) Randomized Control Study
2) Quasi-Experimental Study
3) Case-Control Study
4) Cohort Study
2. The Medical-Surgical Unit Recently Implemented A Patient-Centered Care Model. Which Action
Implemented By The Nurse Supports This Model?
1) Evaluating Care
2) Assessing Needs
3) Diagnosing Problems
4) Providing Compassion
3. Which Action Should The Nurse Implement When Providing Patient Care In Order To Support The
Joint
Commission’s (TJC) National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)?
,1) Silencing A Cardiorespiratory Monitor
2) Identifying Each Patient Using One Source
3) Determining Patient Safety Issues Upon Admission
4) Decreasing The Amount Of Pain Medication Administered
4. Which Interprofessional Role Does The Nurse Often Assume When Providing Patient Care In An
Acute Care Setting?
1) Social Worker
2) Client Advocate
3) Care Coordinator
4) Massage Therapist
5. The Medical-Surgical Nurse Wants To Determine If A Policy Change Is Needed For An Identified
Clinical Problem. Which Is The First Action The Nurse Should Implement?
1) Developing A Question
2) Disseminating The Findings
3) Conducting A Review Of The Literature
4) Evaluating Outcomes Of Practice Change
6. The Nurse Is Evaluating The Level Of Evidence Found During A Recent Review Of The
Literature. Which Evidence Carries The Lowest Level Of Support For A Practice Change?
1) Level IV
2) Level V
3) Level VI
4) Level VII
7. The Nurse Is Reviewing Evidence From A Quasi-Experimental Research Study. Which Level
Of Evidence Should The Nurse Identify For This Research Study?
1) Level I
2) Level II
3) Level III
4) Level IV
8. Which Level Of Evidence Should The Nurse Identify When Reviewing Evidence From A
Single Descriptive Research Study?
1) Level IV
2) Level V
, 3) Level VI
4) Level VII
9. Which Statement Should The Nurse Make When Communicating The “S” In The SBAR
Approach For Effective Communication?
1) “The Patient Presented To The Emergency Department At 0200 With Lower Left Abdominal Pain.”
2) “The Patient Rated The Pain Upon Admission As A 9 On A 10-Point Numeric Scale.”
3) “The Patient Has No Significant Inssues In The Medical History.”
4) “The Patient Was Given A Prescribed Opioid Analgesic At 0300.”
10. The Staff Nurse Is Communicating With The Change Nurse About The Change Of Status Of The
Patient. The Nurse Would Begin Her Communication With Which Statement If Correctly Using The SBAR
Format?
1) “The Patient’s Heartrate Is 110.”
2) “I Think This Patient Needs To Be Transferred To The Critical Care Unit.”
3) “The Patient Is A 68-Year-Old Male Patient Admitted Last Night.”
4) “The Patient Is Complaining Of Chest Pain.”
11. Which Nursing Action Exemplifies The Quality And Safety Education For Nursing (QSEN)
Competency Of Safety?
1) Advocating For A Patient Who Is Experiencing Pain
2) Considering The Patient’s Culture When Planning Care
3) Evaluating Patient Learning Style Prior To Implementing Discharge Instructions
4) Assessing The Right Drug Prior To Administering A Prescribed Patient Medication
12. Which Type Of Nursing Is The Root Of All Other Nursing Practice Areas?
1) Pediatric Nursing
2) Geriatric Nursing
3) Medical-Surgical Nursing
4) Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing
13. Which Did The Nursing Executive Center Of The Advisory Board Identify As An Academic-
Practice Gap For New Graduate Nurses?
1) Patient Advocacy
2) Patient Education
3) Disease Pathophysiology
4) Therapeutic Communication
SURGICAL NURSING: MAKING CONNECTIONS TO PRACTICE
SECOND EDITION BY JANICE J. HOFFMAN, NANCY J. SULLIVAN||
COMPLETE GUIDE ALL CHAPTERS [1- 71] COVERED|| WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% COMPLETE A+ GUIDE
,Table of Contents
Unit I Professional Foundations Of Medical-Surgical Nursing ...........................................................................4
Chapter 1: Foundations For Medical-Surgical Nursing ....................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Interprofessional Collaboration And Care Coordination ............................................................ 25
Chapter 3: Cultural Considerations ............................................................................................................... 47
Chapter 4: Ethical Concepts .......................................................................................................................... 67
Chapter 5: Palliative Care And End-Of-Life Issues ........................................................................................ 87
Unit II Clinical Principles Of Medical-Surgical Nursing .................................................................................. 108
Chapter 6: Geriatric Implications For Medical-Surgical Nursing ................................................................. 108
Chapter 7: Oxygen Therapy Management .................................................................................................. 126
Chapter 8: Fluid And Electrolyte Management .......................................................................................... 149
Chapter 9: Acid-Base Balance ..................................................................................................................... 173
Chapter 10: Overview Of Infusion Therapies .............................................................................................. 196
Chapter 11: Pain Management ................................................................................................................... 216
Chapter 12: Complementary And Alternative Care Initiatives ................................................................... 236
Chapter 13: Overview Of Cancer Care ........................................................................................................ 251
Chapter 14: Overview Of Shock And Sepsis ................................................................................................ 275
Unit III Managing The Surgical Experience .................................................................................................... 285
Chapter 15: Priorities For The Preoperative Patient................................................................................... 285
Chapter 16: Priorities For The Intraoperative Patient ................................................................................ 295
Chapter 17: Priorities For The Postoperative Patient ................................................................................. 307
Unit IV Promoting Health In Patients With Immune Disorders .................................................................... 318
Chapter 18: Assessment Of Immune Function ........................................................................................... 318
Chapter 19: Coordinating Care For Patients With Immune Disorders......................................................... 330
Chapter 20: Coordinating Care For Patients With Connective Tissue Disorders ........................................ 352
Chapter 21: Coordinating Care For Patients With Multidrug-Resistant Organism Infectious Disorders ... 373
Chapter 22: Coordinating Care For Patients With HIV................................................................................ 390
Unit V Promoting Health In Patients With Oxygenation Disorders.............................................................. 411
Chapter 23: Assessment Of Respiratory Function ...................................................................................... 411
Chapter 24: Coordinating Care For Patients With Infectious Respiratory Disorders ................................. 439
Chapter 25: Coordinating Care For Patients With Upper Airway Disorders ............................................... 480
Chapter 26: Coordinating Care For Patients With Lower Airway Disorders ............................................... 518
Chapter 27: Coordinating Care For Critically Ill Patients With Respiratory Dysfunction ............................ 546
Unit VI Promoting Health In Patients With Circulatory Or Perfusion Disorders .......................................... 564
Chapter 28: Assessment Of Cardiovascular Function ................................................................................. 564
Chapter 29: Coordinating Care For Patients With Cardiac Dysrhythmia .................................................... 584
Chapter 30: Coordinating Care For Patients With Cardiac Disorders ......................................................... 600
Chapter 31: Coordinating Care For Patients With Vascular Disorders ....................................................... 627
, Chapter 32: Coordinating Care For Critically Ill Patients With Cardiovascular Dysfunction ....................... 655
Unit VII Promoting Health In Patients With Hematological Disorders ......................................................... 683
Chapter 33: Assessment Of Hematological Function ................................................................................. 683
Chapter 34: Coordinating Care For Patients With Hematological Disorders .............................................. 698
Unit VIII Promoting Health In Patients With Neurological Disorders........................................................... 717
Chapter 35: Assessment Of Neurological Function .................................................................................... 717
Chapter 36: Coordinating Care For Patients With Brain Disorders ............................................................ 727
Chapter 37: Coordinating Care For Patients With Spinal Cord Disorders................................................... 754
Chapter 38: Coordinating Care For Patients With Peripheral Nervous System Disorders ......................... 766
Chapter 39: Coordinating Care For Critically Ill Patients With Neurological Dysfunction .......................... 777
Unit IX Promoting Health In Patients With Endocrine Disorders ................................................................. 787
Chapter 40: Assessment Of Endocrine Function ........................................................................................ 787
Chapter 41: Coordinating Care For Patients With Pituitary Disorders ....................................................... 814
Chapter 42: Coordinating Care For Patients With Adrenal Disorders ........................................................ 842
Chapter 43: Coordinating Care For Patients With Thyroid And Parathyroid Disorders ............................. 869
Chapter 44: Coordinating Care For Patients With Diabetes Mellitus ......................................................... 892
Unit X Promoting Health In Patients With Sensory System Disorders ......................................................... 920
Chapter 45: Assessment Of Visual Function ............................................................................................... 920
Chapter 46: Coordinating Care For Patients With Visual Disorders ........................................................... 948
Chapter 47: Assessment Of Auditory Function ........................................................................................... 974
Chapter 48: Coordinating Care For Patients With Hearing Disorders ...................................................... 1002
Unit XI Promoting Health In Patients With Integumentary Disorders ....................................................... 1026
Chapter 49: Assessment Of Integumentary Function............................................................................... 1026
Chapter 50: Coordinating Care For Patients With Skin Disorders ............................................................ 1047
Chapter 51: Coordinating Care For Patients With Burns .......................................................................... 1071
Unit XII Promoting Health In Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders .................................................... 1096
Chapter 52: Assessment Of Musculoskeletal Function ............................................................................ 1096
Chapter 53: Coordinating Care For Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders ......................................... 1118
Chapter 54: Coordinating Care For Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma ............................................ 1146
Chapter 55: Assessment Of Gastrointestinal Function ............................................................................. 1166
Unit XIII Promoting Health In Patients With Gastrointestinal Disorders ................................................... 1183
Chapter 56: Coordinating Care For Patients With Oral And Esophageal Disorders ................................. 1183
Chapter 57: Coordinating Care For Patients With Stomach Disorders ..................................................... 1203
Chapter 58: Coordinating Care For Patients With Intestinal Disorders .................................................... 1224
Chapter 59: Coordinating Care For Patients With Hepatic Disorders....................................................... 1251
Chapter 60: Coordinating Care For Patients With Biliary And Pancreatic Disorders ................................ 1276
Unit XIV Promoting Health In Patients With Renal Disorders .................................................................... 1299
Chapter 61: Assessment Of Renal And Urinary Function ......................................................................... 1299
, Chapter 62: Coordinating Care For Patients With Renal Disorders .......................................................... 1327
Chapter 63: Coordinating Care For Patients With Urinary Disorders ....................................................... 1350
Unit XV Promoting Health In Patients With Reproductive Disorders ........................................................ 1380
Chapter 64: Assessment Of Reproductive Function ................................................................................. 1380
Chapter 65: Coordinating Care For Female Patients With Reproductive And Breast Disorders .............. 1406
Chapter 66: Coordinating Care For Male Patients With Reproductive And Breast Disorders.................. 1436
Chapter 67: Coordinating Care For Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infection .................................. 1461
Unit XVI Promoting Health In Special Populations ..................................................................................... 1484
Chapter 68: Managing Care For The Adult Patient With Obesity ............................................................. 1484
Chapter 69: Substance Use Disorders In The Adult Population................................................................ 1507
Chapter 70: Emergency, Trauma, And Environmental Injuries ................................................................ 1535
Chapter 71: Disasters, Mass Casualty Incidents, And Complex Emergencies .......................................... 1566
Unit I Professional Foundations Of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Chapter 1: Foundations For Medical-Surgical Nursing
Multiple Choice
Identify The Choice That Best Completes The Statement Or Answers The Question.
1. The Medical-Surgical Nurse Identifies A Clinical Practice Issue And Wants To Determine If There Is
Sufficient Evidence To Support A Change In Practice. Which Type Of Study Provides The Strongest Evidence
To Support A Practice Change?
1) Randomized Control Study
2) Quasi-Experimental Study
3) Case-Control Study
4) Cohort Study
2. The Medical-Surgical Unit Recently Implemented A Patient-Centered Care Model. Which Action
Implemented By The Nurse Supports This Model?
1) Evaluating Care
2) Assessing Needs
3) Diagnosing Problems
4) Providing Compassion
3. Which Action Should The Nurse Implement When Providing Patient Care In Order To Support The
Joint
Commission’s (TJC) National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)?
,1) Silencing A Cardiorespiratory Monitor
2) Identifying Each Patient Using One Source
3) Determining Patient Safety Issues Upon Admission
4) Decreasing The Amount Of Pain Medication Administered
4. Which Interprofessional Role Does The Nurse Often Assume When Providing Patient Care In An
Acute Care Setting?
1) Social Worker
2) Client Advocate
3) Care Coordinator
4) Massage Therapist
5. The Medical-Surgical Nurse Wants To Determine If A Policy Change Is Needed For An Identified
Clinical Problem. Which Is The First Action The Nurse Should Implement?
1) Developing A Question
2) Disseminating The Findings
3) Conducting A Review Of The Literature
4) Evaluating Outcomes Of Practice Change
6. The Nurse Is Evaluating The Level Of Evidence Found During A Recent Review Of The
Literature. Which Evidence Carries The Lowest Level Of Support For A Practice Change?
1) Level IV
2) Level V
3) Level VI
4) Level VII
7. The Nurse Is Reviewing Evidence From A Quasi-Experimental Research Study. Which Level
Of Evidence Should The Nurse Identify For This Research Study?
1) Level I
2) Level II
3) Level III
4) Level IV
8. Which Level Of Evidence Should The Nurse Identify When Reviewing Evidence From A
Single Descriptive Research Study?
1) Level IV
2) Level V
, 3) Level VI
4) Level VII
9. Which Statement Should The Nurse Make When Communicating The “S” In The SBAR
Approach For Effective Communication?
1) “The Patient Presented To The Emergency Department At 0200 With Lower Left Abdominal Pain.”
2) “The Patient Rated The Pain Upon Admission As A 9 On A 10-Point Numeric Scale.”
3) “The Patient Has No Significant Inssues In The Medical History.”
4) “The Patient Was Given A Prescribed Opioid Analgesic At 0300.”
10. The Staff Nurse Is Communicating With The Change Nurse About The Change Of Status Of The
Patient. The Nurse Would Begin Her Communication With Which Statement If Correctly Using The SBAR
Format?
1) “The Patient’s Heartrate Is 110.”
2) “I Think This Patient Needs To Be Transferred To The Critical Care Unit.”
3) “The Patient Is A 68-Year-Old Male Patient Admitted Last Night.”
4) “The Patient Is Complaining Of Chest Pain.”
11. Which Nursing Action Exemplifies The Quality And Safety Education For Nursing (QSEN)
Competency Of Safety?
1) Advocating For A Patient Who Is Experiencing Pain
2) Considering The Patient’s Culture When Planning Care
3) Evaluating Patient Learning Style Prior To Implementing Discharge Instructions
4) Assessing The Right Drug Prior To Administering A Prescribed Patient Medication
12. Which Type Of Nursing Is The Root Of All Other Nursing Practice Areas?
1) Pediatric Nursing
2) Geriatric Nursing
3) Medical-Surgical Nursing
4) Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing
13. Which Did The Nursing Executive Center Of The Advisory Board Identify As An Academic-
Practice Gap For New Graduate Nurses?
1) Patient Advocacy
2) Patient Education
3) Disease Pathophysiology
4) Therapeutic Communication
