CURRENT Medical Diagnosis And Treatment 2024 63rd Edition
By Maxine A. Papadakis, Stephen J. Mcphee ,Michael W. Rabow, & 2 More
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion .................................................................. 4
Chapter 1. Disease Prevention Answer Section .................................................................... 12
Chapter 1 Health Promotion (Part 2) ........................................................................................ 17
Chapter 1. Health Promotion (Part 2) Answer Section ......................................................... 23
Chapter 2. Common Symptoms ................................................................................................ 27
Chapter 3. Preoperative Evaluation & Perioperative Management ......................................... 33
Chapter 4. Geriatric Disorders .................................................................................................. 69
Chapter 5. Palliative Care & Pain Management ........................................................................ 81
Chapter 6. Dermatologic Disorders......................................................................................... 107
Chapter 7. Disorders Of The Eyes & Lids ................................................................................. 118
Chapter 8. Ear, Nose, & Throat Disorders ............................................................................... 143
Chapter 9. Pulmonary Disorders ............................................................................................. 154
Chapter 10. Heart Disease ...................................................................................................... 177
Chapter 11. Systemic Hypertension ........................................................................................ 200
Chapter 12. Blood Vessel & Lymphatic Disorders ................................................................... 212
Chapter 13. Blood Disorders ................................................................................................... 223
Chapter 14. Disorders Of Hemostasis, Thrombosis, & Antithrombotic Therapy .................... 235
Chapter 15. Gastrointestinal Disorders ................................................................................... 259
Chapter 16. Liver, Biliary Tract, & Pancreas Disorders ............................................................ 283
Chapter 17. Breast Disorders .................................................................................................. 295
Chapter 18. Gynecologic Disorders ......................................................................................... 307
Chapter 19. Obstetrics & Obstetric Disorders......................................................................... 319
Chapter 20. Rheumatologic, Immunologic, & Allergic Disorders ........................................... 332
Chapter 21. Electrolyte & Acid-Base Disorders....................................................................... 356
Chapter 22. Kidney Disease .................................................................................................... 369
Chapter 23. Urologic Disorders ............................................................................................... 395
Chapter 24. Nervous System Disorders .................................................................................. 409
Chapter 25. Psychiatric Disorders ........................................................................................... 434
,Chapter 26. Endocrine Disorders ............................................................................................ 452
Chapter 27. Diabetes Mellitus & Hypoglycemia ..................................................................... 477
Chapter 28. Lipid Disorders ..................................................................................................... 490
Chapter 29. Nutritional Disorders ........................................................................................... 494
Chapter 30. Common Problems In Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Therapy .................. 506
Chapter 31. HIV Infection & AIDS............................................................................................ 514
Chapter 32. Viral & Rickettsial Infections ................................................................................ 527
Chapter 33. Bacterial & Chlamydial Infections ....................................................................... 532
Chapter 34. Spirochetal Infections .......................................................................................... 538
Chapter35 Protozoal & Helminthic Infections ........................................................................ 545
Chapter 36. Mycotic Infections ............................................................................................... 548
Chapter 37. Disorders Related To Environmental Emergencies.............................................. 550
Chapter38. Poisoning .............................................................................................................. 555
Chapter 39. Cancer.................................................................................................................. 558
Chapter 40. Genetic & Genomic Disorders ............................................................................. 572
Chapter 41.Orthopedic Disorders & Sports Medicine ............................................................ 599
Chapter 42. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Health .................................................... 607
, Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
1. Which Of The Following Behaviors Indicates The Highest Potential For Spreading Infections
Among Clients? The Nurse:
1) Disinfects Dirty Hands With Antibacterial Soap.
2) Allows Alcohol-Based Rub To Dry For 10 Seconds.
3) Washes Hands Only After Leaving Each Room.
4) Uses Cold Water For Medical Asepsis.
2. What Is The Most Frequent Cause Of The Spread Of Infection Among Institutionalized
Patients?
1) Airborne Microbes From Other Patients
2) Contact With Contaminated Equipment
3) Hands Of Healthcare Workers
4) Exposure From Family Members
3. Which Of The Following Nursing Activities Is Of Highest Priority For Maintaining Medical
Asepsis?
1) Washing Hands
2) Donning Gloves
3) Applying Sterile Drapes
4) Wearing A Gown
4. A Patient Infected With A Virus But Who Does Not Have Any Outward Sign Of The Disease Is
Considered A:
1) Pathogen.