,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients ............................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 02: Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process.................................................................................................. 19
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ............................................................................ 19
Chapter 03: Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, And Intravenous Therapydewit:Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 04: Care Of Preoperative And Intraoperative Surgical Patientsdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition ..................................................................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 05: Care Of Postoperative Patients ..................................................................................................................... 77
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ............................................................................ 77
Chapter 06: Infection Prevention And Control ................................................................................................................ 96
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ............................................................................ 96
Chapter 07: Care Of Patients With Pain........................................................................................................................... 114
Chapter 08: Care Of Patients With Cancer .................................................................................................................... 132
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 133
Chapter 09: Chronic Illness And Rehabilitation ............................................................................................................. 151
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 151
Chapter 10: The Immune And Lymphatic System ........................................................................................................ 170
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 170
Chapter 11: Care Of Patients With Immune And Lymphatic Disorders (With Hiv And Aids ........................................ 186
Chapter 12: The Respiratory System .............................................................................................................................. 206
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 206
Chapter 13: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Respiratory Systemdewit............................................. 226
Chapter 14: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Respiratory Systemdewit ............................................ 244
Chapter 15: The Hematologic System............................................................................................................................ 262
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 262
Chapter 16: Care Of Patients With Hematologic Disorders .......................................................................................... 279
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 279
Chapter 17: The Cardiovascular System ........................................................................................................................ 297
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 297
Chapter 18: Care Of Patients With Hypertension And Peripheral Vascular Diseasedewit .......................................... 315
Chapter 19: Care Of Patients With Cardiac Disorders.................................................................................................. 332
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 332
Chapter 20: Care Of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease And Cardiac Surgeryde ............................................... 350
Chapter 21: The Neurologic System .............................................................................................................................. 373
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 373
Chapter 22: Care Of Patients With Head And Spinal Cord Injuries Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 3rd Edition ....................................................................................................................................................... 393
Chapter 23: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Brain ........................................................................................ 411
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 411
Chapter 24: Care Of Patients With Peripheral Nerve And Degenerative Diseasesdewit:Medical-Surgical Nursing:
,Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................................. 428
Chapter 25: The Sensory System: Eye And Ear ............................................................................................................ 446
Chapter 26: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Eyes And Ears Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition ................................................................................................................................................... 466
Chapter 27: The Gastrointestinal System ....................................................................................................................... 485
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 485
Chapter 28: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Gastrointestinal System Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ..................................................................................................................................... 505
Chapter 29: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Gastrointestinal Systemdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition................................................................................................................... 521
Chapter 30: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Liver, Gallbladder, And Pancreasdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................. 541
Chapter 31: The Musculoskeletal System ...................................................................................................................... 560
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 560
Chapter 32: Care Of Patients With Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disordersdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................. 576
Chapter 33: The Urinary System .................................................................................................................................... 595
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 595
Chapter 34: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Urinary System Dewit............................................................. 617
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ...................................................................................... 617
Chapter 35: The Endocrine System ................................................................................................................................ 638
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 638
Chapter 36: Care Of Patients With Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, And Adrenaldisordersdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ................................................................................................................... 655
Chapter 37: Care Of Patients With Diabetes And Hypoglycemia Dewit ..................................................................... 677
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ...................................................................................... 677
Chapter 38: Care Of Women With Reproductive Disorders ......................................................................................... 699
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 699
Chapter 39: Care Of Men With Reproductive Disorders............................................................................................... 720
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 720
Chapter 40: Care Of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 3rd Edition ....................................................................................................................................................... 739
Chapter 41: The Integumentary System ......................................................................................................................... 758
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 758
Chapter 42: Care Of Patents With Integumentary Disorders And Burnsdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition ................................................................................................................................................... 777
Chapter 43: Care Of Patients In Disasters Or Bioterrorism Attack Dewit .................................................................. 801
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ...................................................................................... 801
Chapter 44: Care Of Patients With Emergencies, Trauma, And Shockdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................................................. 819
Chapter 45: Care Of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, And Eating Disordersdewit:Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................................. 840
Chapter 46: Care Of Patients With Substance Abuse Disorders Dewit........................................................................ 859
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ...................................................................................... 859
, Chapter 47: Care Of Patients With Cognitive Disorders .............................................................................................. 879
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 880
Chapter 48: Care Of Patients With Thought And Personality Disordersdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition ................................................................................................................................................... 895
Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 5th Edition
Multiple Choice
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
the charge nurse asks the new vocational nurse to start an intravenous infusion, a skill
that the vocational nurse has notbeen 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,
Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients ............................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 02: Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process.................................................................................................. 19
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ............................................................................ 19
Chapter 03: Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, And Intravenous Therapydewit:Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 04: Care Of Preoperative And Intraoperative Surgical Patientsdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition ..................................................................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 05: Care Of Postoperative Patients ..................................................................................................................... 77
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ............................................................................ 77
Chapter 06: Infection Prevention And Control ................................................................................................................ 96
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ............................................................................ 96
Chapter 07: Care Of Patients With Pain........................................................................................................................... 114
Chapter 08: Care Of Patients With Cancer .................................................................................................................... 132
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 133
Chapter 09: Chronic Illness And Rehabilitation ............................................................................................................. 151
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 151
Chapter 10: The Immune And Lymphatic System ........................................................................................................ 170
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 170
Chapter 11: Care Of Patients With Immune And Lymphatic Disorders (With Hiv And Aids ........................................ 186
Chapter 12: The Respiratory System .............................................................................................................................. 206
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 206
Chapter 13: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Respiratory Systemdewit............................................. 226
Chapter 14: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Respiratory Systemdewit ............................................ 244
Chapter 15: The Hematologic System............................................................................................................................ 262
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 262
Chapter 16: Care Of Patients With Hematologic Disorders .......................................................................................... 279
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 279
Chapter 17: The Cardiovascular System ........................................................................................................................ 297
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 297
Chapter 18: Care Of Patients With Hypertension And Peripheral Vascular Diseasedewit .......................................... 315
Chapter 19: Care Of Patients With Cardiac Disorders.................................................................................................. 332
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 332
Chapter 20: Care Of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease And Cardiac Surgeryde ............................................... 350
Chapter 21: The Neurologic System .............................................................................................................................. 373
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 373
Chapter 22: Care Of Patients With Head And Spinal Cord Injuries Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 3rd Edition ....................................................................................................................................................... 393
Chapter 23: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Brain ........................................................................................ 411
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 411
Chapter 24: Care Of Patients With Peripheral Nerve And Degenerative Diseasesdewit:Medical-Surgical Nursing:
,Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................................. 428
Chapter 25: The Sensory System: Eye And Ear ............................................................................................................ 446
Chapter 26: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Eyes And Ears Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition ................................................................................................................................................... 466
Chapter 27: The Gastrointestinal System ....................................................................................................................... 485
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 485
Chapter 28: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Gastrointestinal System Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ..................................................................................................................................... 505
Chapter 29: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Gastrointestinal Systemdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition................................................................................................................... 521
Chapter 30: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Liver, Gallbladder, And Pancreasdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................. 541
Chapter 31: The Musculoskeletal System ...................................................................................................................... 560
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 560
Chapter 32: Care Of Patients With Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disordersdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................. 576
Chapter 33: The Urinary System .................................................................................................................................... 595
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 595
Chapter 34: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Urinary System Dewit............................................................. 617
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ...................................................................................... 617
Chapter 35: The Endocrine System ................................................................................................................................ 638
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 638
Chapter 36: Care Of Patients With Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, And Adrenaldisordersdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ................................................................................................................... 655
Chapter 37: Care Of Patients With Diabetes And Hypoglycemia Dewit ..................................................................... 677
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ...................................................................................... 677
Chapter 38: Care Of Women With Reproductive Disorders ......................................................................................... 699
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 699
Chapter 39: Care Of Men With Reproductive Disorders............................................................................................... 720
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 720
Chapter 40: Care Of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 3rd Edition ....................................................................................................................................................... 739
Chapter 41: The Integumentary System ......................................................................................................................... 758
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 758
Chapter 42: Care Of Patents With Integumentary Disorders And Burnsdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition ................................................................................................................................................... 777
Chapter 43: Care Of Patients In Disasters Or Bioterrorism Attack Dewit .................................................................. 801
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ...................................................................................... 801
Chapter 44: Care Of Patients With Emergencies, Trauma, And Shockdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................................................. 819
Chapter 45: Care Of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, And Eating Disordersdewit:Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .................................................................................................................................. 840
Chapter 46: Care Of Patients With Substance Abuse Disorders Dewit........................................................................ 859
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition ...................................................................................... 859
, Chapter 47: Care Of Patients With Cognitive Disorders .............................................................................................. 879
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition .......................................................................... 880
Chapter 48: Care Of Patients With Thought And Personality Disordersdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 3rd Edition ................................................................................................................................................... 895
Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 5th Edition
Multiple Choice
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
the charge nurse asks the new vocational nurse to start an intravenous infusion, a skill
that the vocational nurse has notbeen 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,
