TEST BANK FOR MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING CONCEPTS & PRACTICE 3RD EDITION SUSAN DEWIT HOLLY STROMBERG CAROL DALLRED ISBN: 9780323328913

TEST BANK FOR MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING CONCEPTS & PRACTICE 3RD EDITION SUSAN DEWIT HOLLY STROMBERG CAROL DALLRED ISBN: 9780323328913TEST BANK FOR MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING CONCEPTS & PRACTICE 3RD EDITION SUSAN DEWIT HOLLY STROMBERG CAROL DALLRED ISBN: 9780323328913 Table of Contents Unit One: Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings, Roles, and Issues 1. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients 2. Critical Thinking and Nursing Process Unit Two: Medical-Surgical Patient Care Problems 3. Fluids, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy 4. Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients 5. Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients 6. Infection Prevention and Control 7. Care of Patients with Pain 8. Care of Patients with Cancer 9. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation Unit 3: Immune System 10. The Immune and Lymphatic Systems 11. Care of Patients with Immune and Lymphatic Disorders and HIV/AIDS Unit 4: Respiratory System 12. The Respiratory System 13. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System 14. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System Unit 5: Hematologic System 15. The Hematologic System 16. Care of Patients with Hematologic Disorders Unit 6: Cardiovascular System 17. The Cardiovascular System 18. Care of Patients with Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease 19. Care of Patients with Cardiac Disorders 20. Care of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery Unit 7: Neurologic System 21. The Neurologic System 22. Care of Patients with Head and Spinal Cord Injuries 23. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Brain 24. Care of Patients with Degenerative Neurologic Disorders Unit 8: Sensory System 25. The Sensory System: Eye and Ear 26. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Eyes and Ears Unit 9: Gastrointestinal System 27. The Gastrointestinal System 28. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System 29. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System 30. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas Unit 10: Musculoskeletal System 31. The Musculoskeletal System 32. Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders Unit 11: Urinary System 33. The Urinary System 34. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Urinary System Unit 12: Endocrine System 35. The Endocrine System 36. Care of Patients with Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders 37. Care of Patients with Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Unit 13: Reproductive System 38. Care of Women with Reproductive Disorders 39. Care of Men with Reproductive Disorders 40. Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections Unit 14: Integumentary System 41. The Integumentary System 42. Care of Patients with Integumentary Disorders and Burns Unit 15: Emergency and Disaster Management 43. Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attack 44. Care of Patients with Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock Unit 16: Mental Health Nursing of the Adult 45. Care of Patients with Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders 46. Care of Patients with Substance Abuse Disorders 47. Care of Patients with Cognitive Disorders 48. Care of Patients with Thought and Personality Disorders Chapter 01: Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients deWit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd 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. ANS: 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. ANS: 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 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?” ANS: A Lack of knowledge at discharge about medication effects and side effects is a concern that should be addressed by the vocational nurse. The other concerns in the options are the responsibility of other departments to which the nurse might refer the patient. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 2 OBJ: 1 TOP: Teaching KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation