Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 5th Edition
by Holly K. Stromberg
,Table of Contents
• Chapter 01: The Role of the LPN/LVN
• Chapter 02: Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, 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 Surgical Patients
• Chapter 06: Infection Prevention and Control
• Chapter 07: Care of Patients With Pain
• Chapter 08: Care of Patients With Cancer
• Chapter 09: Rehabilitation, Restorative, and Long-Term Care
• Chapter 10: The Immune and Lymphatic Systems
• Chapter 11: Care of Patients With Immune and Lymphatic Disorders
• 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 Brain Disorders
• Chapter 24: Care of Patients With Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders
• Chapter 25: The Sensory System: Eye
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,• Chapter 26: The Sensory System: Ear
• 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 Gallbladder, Liver, 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 Adrenal Disorders
• Chapter 37: Care of Patients With Diabetes and Hypoglycemia
• Chapter 38: The Reproductive System
• Chapter 39: Care of Women With Reproductive Disorders
• Chapter 40: Care of Men With Reproductive Disorders
• Chapter 41: Care of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Chapter 42: The Integumentary System
• Chapter 43: Care of Patients With Integumentary Disorders and Burns
• Chapter 44: Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attacks
• Chapter 45: Care of Patients With Emergent Conditions, Trauma, and Shock
• Chapter 46: Care of Patients With Cognitive Function Disorders
• Chapter 47: Care of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders
• Chapter 48: Care of Patients With Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
• Chapter 49: Care of Patients With Thought and Personality Disorders
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, Chapter 01: The Role of the LPN/LVN
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
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
3. Which patient statement indicates a need for further discharge teaching that the
vocational nurse should address?
a. "I have no idea of how this drug will affect me."
b. "Do you know if my physician is coming back today?"
c. "Will my insurance pay for my stay?"
d. "Am I going to have to go to a nursing home?"
ANSWER: A
4. According to most state NPAs, the vocational nurse acting as charge nurse in a long-term
care facility acts in which capacity?
a. Working under direct supervision of an RN on the unit
b. Working with the RN in the building
c. Working under general supervision by the RN available on site or by phone
d. Working as an independent vocational nurse
ANSWER: C
5. The nurse is educating a patient that is a member of a health maintenance organization
(HMO). Which information should the nurse include?
a. Seek the opinion of an alternate health care provider.
b. Contact the insurance company for coverage details as services may be limited.
c. Provide detailed documentation of all care received for his condition.
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