Understanding medical surgical . Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Highly readable and rich with engaging case studies and learning tools, Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 14th Edition delivers the complete nursing foundation students need in a format designed for the way they like to learn. This approachable text is accompanied by callouts, questions, and vignettes to help students explore essential patient care practices in real-world terms and gain a more practical understanding of how they’ll apply what they’ve learned in pra...

Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which action demonstrates that the nurse understands the purpose of the Rapid Response Team? a. Monitoring the client for changes in postoperative status such as wound infection b. Documenting all changes observed in the client and maintaining a postoperative flow sheet c. Notifying the physician of the client‘s change in blood pressure from 140 to 88 m...

LeMone/Burke/Bauldoff/Gubrud, Medical-Surgical Nursing 6th Edition Test Bank Chapter 1 Question 1 Type: MCSA The nurse is instructing a patient on the role of diet, exercise, and medication to control type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which core competency for healthcare professionals is the nurse implementing? 1. Quality improvement 2. Evidence-based practice 3. Patient-centered care 4. Teamwork and collaboration Correct Answer: 3 Rationale 1: Identifying safety hazards and measuring quality...

Chapter 1. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. After receiving morning report, which patient should the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) assess first? a. A patient who needs discharge teaching b. A patient who needs assistance to ambulate c. A patient who states, “No one cares about me.” d. A patient who has a temperature of 106°F (41.1°C) ____ 2...

Chapter 01: Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The new nurse demonstrates an understanding of the primary purpose of the state nurse practice act (NPA) by explaining that it acts to: a. test and license LPN/LVNs. b. define the scope of LPN/LVN practice. c. improve the quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN. d. limit the LPN/LVN employment placement. ANS: B While improving quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN may be a result of the NPA, the primary purpose of th...

Chapter 1. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. While providing care on a medical unit, which of the following patients should the LPN/LVN see first? a. A patient who has a temperature of 106°F (41.1°C) b. A patient who needs assistance to ambulate c. A patient who needs discharge teaching d. A patient who states, “No one cares about me” ____ 2. During a class discussion, one...

With just the right level of information to equip you to effectively care for adults and older adults, Linton's Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 5th Edition is the leading LPN/LVN text in its field. Covering both med-surg and psychiatric mental health conditions and disorders, it addresses your role in a variety of care settings, emphasizes culturally competent care and holistic nursing, and thoroughly covers all relevant NCLEX-PN Test Plan content. Abundant real-life case studies clea...

ALL HESI EXIT Questions and Answers Test Bank; A+ Rated Guide STUDY FOR EXIT HESI/ATI EXAM ALL HESI EXIT Questions and Answers Test Bank; A+ Rated Guide (2022) 271. A client receives a new prescription for simvastatin (Zocor) 5 mg PO daily at bedtime. What action should the nurse take? (correct Answer- Administer the medication as prescribed with a glass of water 272. Which client should the nurse assess frequently because of the risk for overflow incontinence? A client Who is confused and f...

Test Bank Davidson London Ladewig Olds’ Maternal Newborn Nursing and Women’s Health Across the Lifespan 10th Edition Chapter 1 Question 1 Type: MCSA The nurse is speaking to students about changes in maternal–newborn care. One change is that self-care has gained wide acceptance with patients, the healthcare community, and third-party payers due to research findings that suggest that it: 1. Shortens newborn length of stay. 2. Decreases use of home health agencies. 3. Reduces healthcare ...

Test Bank Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 14th Edition Katzung Trevor Chapter 1. Introduction: The Nature of Drugs & Drug Development & Regulation 1. A nurse working in radiology administers iodine to a patient who is having a computed tomography (CT) scan. The nurse working on the oncology unit administers chemotherapy to patients who have cancer. At the Public Health Department, a nurse administers a measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to a 14-month-old child as a routine immunization. Which...