,Fundamentals of Nursing
CONTENT REVIEW PLUS PRACTICE QUESTIONS
P ATRICIA M. N UGENT , RN, E D D
Professor Emeritus
Adjunct Professor
Nassau Community College
Garden City, New York
Private Practice—President of Nugent Books, Inc.
B ARBARA A. V ITALE , RN, MA
Professor Emeritus
Nassau Community College
Garden City, New York
Private Practice—Professional Resources for Nursing
,F. A. Davis Company
1915 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.fadavis.com
Copyright © 2014 by F. A. Davis Company
Copyright © 2014 by F. A. Davis Company. All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of it may
be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher.
Printed in the United States of America
Last digit indicates print number: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Publisher, Nursing: Robert G. Martone
Director of Content Development: Darlene D. Pedersen
Project Editor: Jacalyn C. Clay
Electronic Project Editor: Tyler R. Baber
Illustration and Design Manager: Carolyn O’Brien
As new scientific information becomes available through basic and clinical research, recommended treatments and
drug therapies undergo changes. The author(s) and publisher have done everything possible to make this book accu-
rate, up to date, and in accord with accepted standards at the time of publication. The author(s), editors, and publisher
are not responsible for errors or omissions or for consequences from application of the book, and make no warranty,
expressed or implied, in regard to the contents of the book. Any practice described in this book should be applied by the
reader in accordance with professional standards of care used in regard to the unique circumstances that may apply in
each situation. The reader is advised always to check product information (package inserts) for changes and new infor-
mation regarding dose and contraindications before administering any drug. Caution is especially urged when using
new or infrequently ordered drugs.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Nugent, Patricia Mary, 1944- author.
Fundamentals of nursing : content review plus practice questions /
Patricia M. Nugent, Barbara A. Vitale.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-3706-1
ISBN-10: 0-8036-3706-3
I. Vitale, Barbara Ann, 1944- author. II. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Nursing Care—Examination Questions. 2. Nursing
Care—Outlines. WY 18.2]
RT55
610.73076—dc23
2013023818
Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal use of specific clients, is
granted by F. A. Davis Company for users registered with the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) Transactional Report-
ing Service, provided that the fee of $.25 per copy is paid directly to CCC, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923.
For those organizations that have been granted a photocopy license by CCC, a separate system of payment has been
arranged. The fee code for users of the Transactional Reporting Service is: 8036-1169-2/04 0 + $.25.
, Dedication
Dedicated to our
awesome grandchildren,
who inspire us,
who share their lives
and aspirations with us,
who communicate their energy to us,
and who give us their unconditional love!
Aiden, Alexander, Andie, Andrew,
Ava, Cade, Elle, James, Joseph, Nathan,
Ronan, Sean, William, and Carleigh,
our angel in heaven
iii
CONTENT REVIEW PLUS PRACTICE QUESTIONS
P ATRICIA M. N UGENT , RN, E D D
Professor Emeritus
Adjunct Professor
Nassau Community College
Garden City, New York
Private Practice—President of Nugent Books, Inc.
B ARBARA A. V ITALE , RN, MA
Professor Emeritus
Nassau Community College
Garden City, New York
Private Practice—Professional Resources for Nursing
,F. A. Davis Company
1915 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.fadavis.com
Copyright © 2014 by F. A. Davis Company
Copyright © 2014 by F. A. Davis Company. All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of it may
be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher.
Printed in the United States of America
Last digit indicates print number: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Publisher, Nursing: Robert G. Martone
Director of Content Development: Darlene D. Pedersen
Project Editor: Jacalyn C. Clay
Electronic Project Editor: Tyler R. Baber
Illustration and Design Manager: Carolyn O’Brien
As new scientific information becomes available through basic and clinical research, recommended treatments and
drug therapies undergo changes. The author(s) and publisher have done everything possible to make this book accu-
rate, up to date, and in accord with accepted standards at the time of publication. The author(s), editors, and publisher
are not responsible for errors or omissions or for consequences from application of the book, and make no warranty,
expressed or implied, in regard to the contents of the book. Any practice described in this book should be applied by the
reader in accordance with professional standards of care used in regard to the unique circumstances that may apply in
each situation. The reader is advised always to check product information (package inserts) for changes and new infor-
mation regarding dose and contraindications before administering any drug. Caution is especially urged when using
new or infrequently ordered drugs.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Nugent, Patricia Mary, 1944- author.
Fundamentals of nursing : content review plus practice questions /
Patricia M. Nugent, Barbara A. Vitale.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-3706-1
ISBN-10: 0-8036-3706-3
I. Vitale, Barbara Ann, 1944- author. II. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Nursing Care—Examination Questions. 2. Nursing
Care—Outlines. WY 18.2]
RT55
610.73076—dc23
2013023818
Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal use of specific clients, is
granted by F. A. Davis Company for users registered with the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) Transactional Report-
ing Service, provided that the fee of $.25 per copy is paid directly to CCC, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923.
For those organizations that have been granted a photocopy license by CCC, a separate system of payment has been
arranged. The fee code for users of the Transactional Reporting Service is: 8036-1169-2/04 0 + $.25.
, Dedication
Dedicated to our
awesome grandchildren,
who inspire us,
who share their lives
and aspirations with us,
who communicate their energy to us,
and who give us their unconditional love!
Aiden, Alexander, Andie, Andrew,
Ava, Cade, Elle, James, Joseph, Nathan,
Ronan, Sean, William, and Carleigh,
our angel in heaven
iii
