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Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice
by Holly K. Stromberg
5th Edition
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients
Chapter 02: Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process
Chapter 03: Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, And Intravenous Therapy
Chapter 04: Care Of Preoperative And Intraoperative Surgical Patients
Chapter 05: Care Of Postoperative Patients
Chapter 06: Infection Prevention And Control
Chapter 07: Care Of Patients With Pain
Chapter 08: Care Of Patients With Cancer
Chapter 09: Chronic Illness And Rehabilitation
Chapter 10: The Immune And Lymphatic System
Chapter 11: Care Of Patients With Immune And Lymphatic Disorders (With HIV Andaids)
Chapter 12: The Respiratory System
Chapter 13: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Respiratory System
Chapter 14: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Respiratory System
Chapter 15: The Hematologic System
Chapter 16: Care Of Patients With Hematologic Disorders
Chapter 17: The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 18: Care Of Patients With Hypertension And Peripheral Vascular Disease
Chapter 19: Care Of Patients With Cardiac Disorders
Chapter 20: Care Of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease And Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 21: The Neurologic System
Chapter 22: Care Of Patients With Head And Spinal Cord Injuries
Chapter 23: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Brain
Chapter 24: Care Of Patients With Peripheral Nerve And Degenerative Diseases
Chapter 25: The Sensory System: Eye And Ear
Chapter 26: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Eyes And Ears
Chapter 27: The Gastrointestinal System
,Chapter 28: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 29: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 30: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Liver, Gallbladder, And Pancreas
Chapter 31: The Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 32: Care Of Patients With Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disorders
Chapter 33: The Urinary System
Chapter 34: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Urinary System
Chapter 35: The Endocrine System
Chapter 36: Care Of Patients With Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, And Adrenaldisorders
Chapter 37: Care Of Patients With Diabetes And Hypoglycemia
Chapter 38: Care Of Women With Reproductive Disorders
Chapter 39: Care Of Men With Reproductive Disorders
Chapter 40: Care Of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chapter 41: The Integumentary System
Chapter 42: Care Of Patents With Integumentary Disorders And Burns
Chapter 43: Care Of Patients In Disasters Or Bioterrorism Attack
Chapter 44: Care Of Patients With Emergencies, Trauma, And Shock
Chapter 45: Care Of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, And Eating Disorders
Chapter 46: Care Of Patients With Substance Abuse Disorders
Chapter 47: Care Of Patients With Cognitive Disorders
Chapter 48: Care Of Patients With Thought And Personality Disorders
, Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & 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.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2
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.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 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
by Holly K. Stromberg
5th Edition
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients
Chapter 02: Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process
Chapter 03: Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, And Intravenous Therapy
Chapter 04: Care Of Preoperative And Intraoperative Surgical Patients
Chapter 05: Care Of Postoperative Patients
Chapter 06: Infection Prevention And Control
Chapter 07: Care Of Patients With Pain
Chapter 08: Care Of Patients With Cancer
Chapter 09: Chronic Illness And Rehabilitation
Chapter 10: The Immune And Lymphatic System
Chapter 11: Care Of Patients With Immune And Lymphatic Disorders (With HIV Andaids)
Chapter 12: The Respiratory System
Chapter 13: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Respiratory System
Chapter 14: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Respiratory System
Chapter 15: The Hematologic System
Chapter 16: Care Of Patients With Hematologic Disorders
Chapter 17: The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 18: Care Of Patients With Hypertension And Peripheral Vascular Disease
Chapter 19: Care Of Patients With Cardiac Disorders
Chapter 20: Care Of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease And Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 21: The Neurologic System
Chapter 22: Care Of Patients With Head And Spinal Cord Injuries
Chapter 23: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Brain
Chapter 24: Care Of Patients With Peripheral Nerve And Degenerative Diseases
Chapter 25: The Sensory System: Eye And Ear
Chapter 26: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Eyes And Ears
Chapter 27: The Gastrointestinal System
,Chapter 28: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 29: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 30: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Liver, Gallbladder, And Pancreas
Chapter 31: The Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 32: Care Of Patients With Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disorders
Chapter 33: The Urinary System
Chapter 34: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Urinary System
Chapter 35: The Endocrine System
Chapter 36: Care Of Patients With Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, And Adrenaldisorders
Chapter 37: Care Of Patients With Diabetes And Hypoglycemia
Chapter 38: Care Of Women With Reproductive Disorders
Chapter 39: Care Of Men With Reproductive Disorders
Chapter 40: Care Of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chapter 41: The Integumentary System
Chapter 42: Care Of Patents With Integumentary Disorders And Burns
Chapter 43: Care Of Patients In Disasters Or Bioterrorism Attack
Chapter 44: Care Of Patients With Emergencies, Trauma, And Shock
Chapter 45: Care Of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, And Eating Disorders
Chapter 46: Care Of Patients With Substance Abuse Disorders
Chapter 47: Care Of Patients With Cognitive Disorders
Chapter 48: Care Of Patients With Thought And Personality Disorders
, Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & 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.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 2
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.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 3
OBJ: 1 TOP: Providing Safe Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care
Environment: Coordinated Care
