FOR MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING: PATIENT-CENTERED COLLABORATIVE CARE, SINGLE VOLUME BY DONNA D. IGNATAVICIUS AND M. LINDA WORKMAN FULL TESTBANK CHAPTERS 1-40|| LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE GRADED A+

TESTBANK FOR MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING: PATIENT-CENTERED
COLLABORATIVE CARE, SINGLE VOLUME BY
DONNA D. IGNATAVICIUS AND M. LINDA
WORKMAN FULL TESTBANK CHAPTERS 1-40||
LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE GRADED A+

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TESTBANK FOR MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING: PATIENT-
CENTERED COLLABORATIVE CARE, SINGLE VOLUME BY
DONNA D. IGNATAVICIUS AND M. LINDA WORKMAN FULL
TESTBANK CHAPTERS 1-40|| LATEST AND COMPLETE
UPDATE GRADED A+


Table of Contents


Unit I: Foundations for Medical‑Surgical Nursing
Introduction to Medical‑Surgical Nursing Practice
Common Health Problems of Older Adults
Assessment and Care of Patients with Pain
Genetic Concepts for Medical‑Surgical Nursing
Evidence‑Based Practice in Health Care
Rehabilitation Concepts for Chronic and Disabling Health Problems
End‑of‑Life Care


Unit II: Concepts of Emergency Care and Disaster Preparedness
Concepts of Emergency and Trauma Nursing
Care of Patients with Common Environmental Emergencies
Concepts of Emergency and Disaster Preparedness


Unit III: Management of Patients with Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid‑Base Imbalances
Assessment and Care of Patients with Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
Assessment and Care of Patients with Acid‑Base Imbalances
Infusion Therapy


Unit IV: Management of Perioperative Patients

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Care of Preoperative Patients
Care of Intraoperative Patients
Care of Postoperative Patients
Concept Overview: Protection


Unit V: Problems of Protection – Immune System
Inflammation and Immunity
Care of Patients with Arthritis and Other Connective Tissue Diseases
Care of Patients with HIV Disease and Other Immunodeficiencies
Care of Patients with Immune Function Excess: Hypersensitivity (Allergy) and Autoimmunity
Cancer Development
Care of Patients with Cancer
Care of Patients with Infection


Unit VI: Problems of Protection – Skin, Hair & Nails
Assessment of the Skin, Hair, and Nails
Care of Patients with Skin Problems
Care of Patients with Burns
Concept Overview: Oxygenation and Tissue Perfusion


Unit VII: Problems of Oxygenation – Respiratory Tract
Assessment of the Respiratory System
Care of Patients Requiring Oxygen Therapy or Tracheostomy
Care of Patients with Noninfectious Upper Respiratory Problems
Care of Patients with Noninfectious Lower Respiratory Problems
Care of Patients with Infectious Respiratory Problems
Care of Critically Ill Patients with Respiratory Problems
Unit VIII: Cardiac Output & Tissue Perfusion – Cardiovascular

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Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
Care of Patients with Dysrhythmias
Care of Patients with Cardiac Problems
Care of Patients with Vascular Problems
Care of Patients with Shock
Care of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes


Unit IX: Tissue Perfusion – Hematologic
Assessment of the Hematologic System
Care of Patients with Hematologic Problems


Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical‑Surgical Nursing Practice
Medical Surgical Nursing Ignatavicius 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A student asks the nurse what is the best way to assess a client’s pain. Which response by
the nurse is best?
a. Numeric pain scale
b. Behavioral assessment
c. Objective observation
d. Client’s self-report




- ANSWER- D
Many ways to measure pain are in use, including numeric pain scales, behavioral assessments,
and other objective observations. However, the most accurate way to assess pain is to get a self-
report from the client.
DIF: Remembering/Knowledge REF: 25
KEY: Pain| pain assessment
MSC: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Assessment