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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing
JANICE L HINKLE, KERRY H. CHEEVER, KRISTEN OVERBAUGH
Fifteenth, North American Edition
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT 1 – FOUNDATIONS OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
Chapter 1. Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice
Chapter 2. Health, Wellness, and Health Promotion
Chapter 3. Adult Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, and
Informatics Chapter 4. Pain Assessment and Management
Chapter 5. Genetics, Genomics, and Nursing
Practice Chapter 6. Psychosocial Responses to
Illness Chapter 7. The Older Adult Patient
Chapter 8. End-of-Life, Palliative, and Hospice Care
UNIT 2 – NURSING MANAGEMENT: PERIOPERATIVE CARE
Chapter 9. Preoperative Nursing Management
Chapter 10. Intraoperative Nursing Management
Chapter 11. Postoperative Nursing Management
UNIT 3 – NURSING MANAGEMENT OF FLUID, ELECTROLYTE & ACID-BASE BALANCE
Chapter 12. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Chapter 13. Electrolyte Disorders (Na, K, Ca, Mg, Phos)
Chapter 14. Acid-Base Disorders
UNIT 4 – IMMUNOLOGIC & INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS
Chapter 15. Immune Function and Disorders
Chapter 16. HIV Infection & AIDS
Chapter 17. Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders
UNIT 5 – ONCOLOGIC DISORDERS
Chapter 18. Oncology Overview: Cancer Development and Treatment
Chapter 19. Nursing Management of Patients With Cancer
Chapter 20. Oncologic Emergencies
UNIT 6 – RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Chapter 21. Assessment of Respiratory Function
Chapter 22. Management of Patients With Upper Respiratory Disorders
Chapter 23. Management of Patients With Chest & Lower Respiratory Disorders
Chapter 24. Oxygen Therapy, Ventilation, and Airway Management
UNIT 7 – CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Chapter 25. Assessment of Cardiovascular Function
Chapter 26. Management of Patients With Dysrhythmias & Conduction Problems
Chapter 27. Management of Patients With Coronary Vascular Disorders
Chapter 28. Management of Patients With Structural, Infectious & Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders
Chapter 29. Management of Patients With Heart Failure
Chapter 30. Management of Patients With Vascular Disorders & Problems of Peripheral Circulation
Chapter 31. Management of Patients With Hypertension
UNIT 8 – HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM
Chapter 32. Assessment of Hematologic Function
Chapter 33. Management of Patients With Hematologic Disorders
UNIT 9 – RENAL & URINARY SYSTEM
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,Chapter 34. Assessment of Renal and Urinary Function
Chapter 35. Management of Patients With Renal Disorders
Chapter 36. Management of Patients With Urinary Disorders
Chapter 37. Acute Kidney Injury & Chronic Kidney Disease
UNIT 10 – GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
Chapter 38. Assessment of Gastrointestinal Function
Chapter 39. Management of Patients With Oral & Esophageal Disorders
Chapter 40. Management of Patients With Gastric & Duodenal Disorders
Chapter 41. Management of Patients With Intestinal Disorders
Chapter 42. Management of Patients With Hepatic Disorders
Chapter 43. Management of Patients With Biliary & Pancreatic Disorders
Chapter 44. Nutrition Support & Enteral/Parenteral Therapy
UNIT 11 – ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Chapter 45. Assessment of Endocrine Function
Chapter 46. Management of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 47. Management of Patients With Thyroid & Parathyroid Disorders
Chapter 48. Management of Patients With Adrenal Disorders
Chapter 49. Pituitary Disorders & Hormonal Imbalances
UNIT 12 – MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
Chapter 50. Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function
Chapter 51. Management of Musculoskeletal Trauma
Chapter 52. Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chapter 53. Rheumatic Disorders
UNIT 13 – NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM
Chapter 54. Assessment of Neurologic Function
Chapter 55. Management of Patients With Neurologic Trauma
Chapter 56. Management of Patients With Stroke & Cerebrovascular
Disorders Chapter 57. Management of Patients With Degenerative Neurologic
Disorders Chapter 58. Management of Patients With Seizures & Movement
Disorders UNIT 14 – INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
Chapter 59. Assessment of Integumentary Function
Chapter 60. Management of Patients With Skin Disorders
Chapter 61. Burns
UNIT 15 – CRITICAL CARE & MULTISYSTEM DISORDERS
Chapter 62. Shock & Hemodynamic Instability
Chapter 63. MODS, SIRS, Sepsis
Chapter 64. Emergency, Trauma, and Disaster Nursing
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, CHAPTER 1 — INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
1. Which statement best describes the primary goal of
medical-surgical nursing?
A. Restoring patients to their baseline physical condition
B. Providing holistic care that promotes optimal health across the lifespan
C. Delivering physician-directed treatment plans
D. Managing acute illness only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Med-surg nursing focuses on holistic, patient-centered care
promoting optimal health in adults across diverse settings.
2. Which action by the nurse best demonstrates patient-centered
care?
A. Scheduling treatments based on unit workflow
B. Allowing family to make all health decisions
C. Including the patient in developing the plan of care
D. Providing identical education for all patients
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care requires active involvement of the patient in
planning and decision-making.
3. A nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) when:
A. Relying solely on clinical experience
B. Following hospital tradition for procedures
C. Integrating research evidence with patient preferences
D. Implementing only physician orders
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EBP combines best evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values.
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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing
JANICE L HINKLE, KERRY H. CHEEVER, KRISTEN OVERBAUGH
Fifteenth, North American Edition
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT 1 – FOUNDATIONS OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
Chapter 1. Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice
Chapter 2. Health, Wellness, and Health Promotion
Chapter 3. Adult Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, and
Informatics Chapter 4. Pain Assessment and Management
Chapter 5. Genetics, Genomics, and Nursing
Practice Chapter 6. Psychosocial Responses to
Illness Chapter 7. The Older Adult Patient
Chapter 8. End-of-Life, Palliative, and Hospice Care
UNIT 2 – NURSING MANAGEMENT: PERIOPERATIVE CARE
Chapter 9. Preoperative Nursing Management
Chapter 10. Intraoperative Nursing Management
Chapter 11. Postoperative Nursing Management
UNIT 3 – NURSING MANAGEMENT OF FLUID, ELECTROLYTE & ACID-BASE BALANCE
Chapter 12. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Chapter 13. Electrolyte Disorders (Na, K, Ca, Mg, Phos)
Chapter 14. Acid-Base Disorders
UNIT 4 – IMMUNOLOGIC & INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS
Chapter 15. Immune Function and Disorders
Chapter 16. HIV Infection & AIDS
Chapter 17. Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders
UNIT 5 – ONCOLOGIC DISORDERS
Chapter 18. Oncology Overview: Cancer Development and Treatment
Chapter 19. Nursing Management of Patients With Cancer
Chapter 20. Oncologic Emergencies
UNIT 6 – RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Chapter 21. Assessment of Respiratory Function
Chapter 22. Management of Patients With Upper Respiratory Disorders
Chapter 23. Management of Patients With Chest & Lower Respiratory Disorders
Chapter 24. Oxygen Therapy, Ventilation, and Airway Management
UNIT 7 – CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Chapter 25. Assessment of Cardiovascular Function
Chapter 26. Management of Patients With Dysrhythmias & Conduction Problems
Chapter 27. Management of Patients With Coronary Vascular Disorders
Chapter 28. Management of Patients With Structural, Infectious & Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders
Chapter 29. Management of Patients With Heart Failure
Chapter 30. Management of Patients With Vascular Disorders & Problems of Peripheral Circulation
Chapter 31. Management of Patients With Hypertension
UNIT 8 – HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM
Chapter 32. Assessment of Hematologic Function
Chapter 33. Management of Patients With Hematologic Disorders
UNIT 9 – RENAL & URINARY SYSTEM
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,Chapter 34. Assessment of Renal and Urinary Function
Chapter 35. Management of Patients With Renal Disorders
Chapter 36. Management of Patients With Urinary Disorders
Chapter 37. Acute Kidney Injury & Chronic Kidney Disease
UNIT 10 – GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
Chapter 38. Assessment of Gastrointestinal Function
Chapter 39. Management of Patients With Oral & Esophageal Disorders
Chapter 40. Management of Patients With Gastric & Duodenal Disorders
Chapter 41. Management of Patients With Intestinal Disorders
Chapter 42. Management of Patients With Hepatic Disorders
Chapter 43. Management of Patients With Biliary & Pancreatic Disorders
Chapter 44. Nutrition Support & Enteral/Parenteral Therapy
UNIT 11 – ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Chapter 45. Assessment of Endocrine Function
Chapter 46. Management of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 47. Management of Patients With Thyroid & Parathyroid Disorders
Chapter 48. Management of Patients With Adrenal Disorders
Chapter 49. Pituitary Disorders & Hormonal Imbalances
UNIT 12 – MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
Chapter 50. Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function
Chapter 51. Management of Musculoskeletal Trauma
Chapter 52. Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chapter 53. Rheumatic Disorders
UNIT 13 – NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM
Chapter 54. Assessment of Neurologic Function
Chapter 55. Management of Patients With Neurologic Trauma
Chapter 56. Management of Patients With Stroke & Cerebrovascular
Disorders Chapter 57. Management of Patients With Degenerative Neurologic
Disorders Chapter 58. Management of Patients With Seizures & Movement
Disorders UNIT 14 – INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
Chapter 59. Assessment of Integumentary Function
Chapter 60. Management of Patients With Skin Disorders
Chapter 61. Burns
UNIT 15 – CRITICAL CARE & MULTISYSTEM DISORDERS
Chapter 62. Shock & Hemodynamic Instability
Chapter 63. MODS, SIRS, Sepsis
Chapter 64. Emergency, Trauma, and Disaster Nursing
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, CHAPTER 1 — INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
1. Which statement best describes the primary goal of
medical-surgical nursing?
A. Restoring patients to their baseline physical condition
B. Providing holistic care that promotes optimal health across the lifespan
C. Delivering physician-directed treatment plans
D. Managing acute illness only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Med-surg nursing focuses on holistic, patient-centered care
promoting optimal health in adults across diverse settings.
2. Which action by the nurse best demonstrates patient-centered
care?
A. Scheduling treatments based on unit workflow
B. Allowing family to make all health decisions
C. Including the patient in developing the plan of care
D. Providing identical education for all patients
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care requires active involvement of the patient in
planning and decision-making.
3. A nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) when:
A. Relying solely on clinical experience
B. Following hospital tradition for procedures
C. Integrating research evidence with patient preferences
D. Implementing only physician orders
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EBP combines best evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values.
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