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Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition
BY
Mary Ann Linton, Adrianne Dill
,TABLE OF CONTENT
Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition.................... 4
Chapter 02: Medical-Surgical Practice Settings Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ........................ 7
Chapter 03: Medical-Surgical Patients: Individuals, Families, and Communities Linton: Medical-Surgical21
Chapter 04: Health, Illness, Stress, and Coping Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ...................... 30
Chapter 05: Immunity, Inflammation, and Infection Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition .............. 45
Chapter 06: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ......... 55
Chapter 07: The Patient With Cancer................................................................................................................. 64
Chapter 08: Pain ................................................................................................................................................. 75
Chapter 09: Shock .............................................................................................................................................. 85
Chapter 10: The Older Adult Patient .................................................................................................................. 93
Chapter 11: Falls .............................................................................................................................................. 101
Chapter 12: Immobility .................................................................................................................................... 111
Chapter 13: Delirium and Dementia ................................................................................................................ 122
Chapter 14: Incontinence ................................................................................................................................. 131
Chapter 15: Nutrition ....................................................................................................................................... 142
Chapter 16: Intravenous Therapy ..................................................................................................................... 155
Chapter 17: Surgery ......................................................................................................................................... 164
Chapter 18: The Patient With an Ostomy Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ............................. 174
Chapter 19: Palliative and Hospice Care Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition............................... 185
Chapter 20: Complementary and Alternative Therapies and Integrative Health Care Linton: MedicalSurgical
Chapter 21: Neurological System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ..................... 198
Chapter 22: Neurological Disorders ................................................................................................................. 204
Chapter 23: Cerebrovascular Accident Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition .................................. 210
Chapter 24: Spinal Cord Injury ........................................................................................................................ 221
Chapter 25: Respiratory System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ....................... 232
Chapter 26: Upper Respiratory Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ............................. 243
Chapter 27: Acute Lower Respiratory Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition .................. 248
Chapter 28: Chronic Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ..... 251
Chapter 29: Hematologic System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ..................... 261
Chapter 30: Hematologic Disorders ................................................................................................................. 266
Chapter 31: Immunologic System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition .................... 272
Chapter 32: Immunologic Disorders ................................................................................................................ 278
Chapter 33: Cardiovascular System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ................. 290
Chapter 34: Hypertension................................................................................................................................. 306
Chapter 35: Cardiac Disorders ......................................................................................................................... 315
Chapter 36: Vascular Disorders ....................................................................................................................... 319
Chapter 37: Digestive System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition .......................... 324
Chapter 38: Upper Digestive Tract Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ....................... 329
Chapter 39: Lower Digestive Tract Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ...................... 334
Chapter 40: Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreatic Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition .... 339
Chapter 41: Urologic System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ........................... 349
,Chapter 42: Urologic Disorders ....................................................................................................................... 353
Chapter 43: Musculoskeletal System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ............... 360
Chapter 44: Connective Tissue Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ............................. 363
Chapter 45: Fractures ....................................................................................................................................... 371
Chapter 46: Amputations ................................................................................................................................. 380
Chapter 47: Endocrine System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ......................... 389
Chapter 48: Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ........................ 393
Chapter 49: Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ................... 402
Chapter 50: Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition .............................. 409
Chapter 51: Female Reproductive System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ....... 419
Chapter 52: Female Reproductive Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ........................ 423
Chapter 53: Male Reproductive System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ........... 429
Chapter 54: Male Reproductive Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ............................ 433
Chapter 55: Sexually Transmitted Infections Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ........................ 439
Chapter 56: Integumentary System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition .................. 448
Chapter 57: Skin Disorders .............................................................................................................................. 452
Chapter 58: Special Senses: Vision and Hearing Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th
Chapter 59: Eye and Vision Disorders ............................................................................................................. 470
Chapter 60: Ear and Hearing Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ................................ 474
Chapter 61: Psychobiologic Disorders ............................................................................................................. 478
Chapter 62: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ..... 487
Chapter 63: First Aid, Emergency Care, and Disaster Management Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th
Edition .............................................................................................................................................................. 496
Chapter 06: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ....... 505
,Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical
Nursing Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th
Edition
MULTIPLE
CHOICE
1. Which item in a medical record provides direction for individualized care and assures the
delivery of accurate, safe care through a definitive pathway that promotes the client’s and the
support persons’ progress toward positive outcomes?
a. Physician’s orders
b. Progress notes
c. Nursing care plan
d. Client health history
ANS: C
The nursing care plan provides direction for individualized care and assures the delivery
of accurate, safe care through a definitive pathway that promotes the client’s and the
support persons’ progress toward positive outcomes.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 1 TOP: Nursing Care
Plan KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
2. The nurse is performing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant others in
meeting their needs and the identified outcomes of the plan of care. Which term is correct
for these nursing behaviors?
a. Assessments
b. Interventions
c. Planning
d. Evaluation
ANS: B
Caring interventions are those nursing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant
others in meeting their needs and the identified outcomes of the plan of care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Interventions
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
3. The nurse understands the importance of being answerable for all actions and the possibility
of being called on to explain or justify them. Which term best describes this concept?
a. Reliability
b. Maturity
c. Accountability
d. Liability
ANS: C
Accountability means that a person is answerable for his or her actions and may be called on
to explain or justify them.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Accountability
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
, MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
1. Which modes of conflict resolution should be addressed when providing an inservice about
conflict resolution? (Select all that apply.)
a. Suppression
b. Accommodation
c. Compromise
d. Avoidance
e. Collaboration
f. Competition
ANS: B, C, D, E, F
The modes of conflict resolution include accommodation, collaboration, compromise,
avoidance, and competition.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 5 TOP: Conflict Resolution
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. Which characteristics describe an effective leader? (Select all that apply.)
a. Effective communication
b. Rigid rules and regulations
c. Delegates appropriately
d. Acts as a role model
e. Consistently handles conflict
f. Focuses on individual development
ANS: A, C, D, E
Characteristics of an effective leader include effective communication, consistency in
managing conflict, knowledge and competency in all aspects of delivery of care, effective role
model for staff, uses participatory approach in decision making, shows appreciation for a job
well done, delegates work appropriately, sets objectives and guides staff, displays caring,
understanding, and empathy for others, motivates and empowers others, is proactive and
flexible, and focuses on team development.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 5 TOP: Leadership
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
COMPLETION
1. is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between individuals
verbally, nonverbally, and/or in writing or through information technology.
ANS:
Communication
Communication is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between
individuals verbally, nonverbally, and/or in writing or through information technology.
, DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 2 TOP: Communication
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. is the collection and processing of relevant data for the purpose of appraising the
client’s health status.
ANS:
Assessment
Assessment is the collection and processing of relevant data for the purpose of appraising the
client’s health status.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Assessment
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. is concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the context of health care.
ANS:
Bioethics
Bioethics is concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the context of health care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 3 TOP: Bioethics
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition
BY
Mary Ann Linton, Adrianne Dill
,TABLE OF CONTENT
Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition.................... 4
Chapter 02: Medical-Surgical Practice Settings Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ........................ 7
Chapter 03: Medical-Surgical Patients: Individuals, Families, and Communities Linton: Medical-Surgical21
Chapter 04: Health, Illness, Stress, and Coping Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ...................... 30
Chapter 05: Immunity, Inflammation, and Infection Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition .............. 45
Chapter 06: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ......... 55
Chapter 07: The Patient With Cancer................................................................................................................. 64
Chapter 08: Pain ................................................................................................................................................. 75
Chapter 09: Shock .............................................................................................................................................. 85
Chapter 10: The Older Adult Patient .................................................................................................................. 93
Chapter 11: Falls .............................................................................................................................................. 101
Chapter 12: Immobility .................................................................................................................................... 111
Chapter 13: Delirium and Dementia ................................................................................................................ 122
Chapter 14: Incontinence ................................................................................................................................. 131
Chapter 15: Nutrition ....................................................................................................................................... 142
Chapter 16: Intravenous Therapy ..................................................................................................................... 155
Chapter 17: Surgery ......................................................................................................................................... 164
Chapter 18: The Patient With an Ostomy Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ............................. 174
Chapter 19: Palliative and Hospice Care Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition............................... 185
Chapter 20: Complementary and Alternative Therapies and Integrative Health Care Linton: MedicalSurgical
Chapter 21: Neurological System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ..................... 198
Chapter 22: Neurological Disorders ................................................................................................................. 204
Chapter 23: Cerebrovascular Accident Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition .................................. 210
Chapter 24: Spinal Cord Injury ........................................................................................................................ 221
Chapter 25: Respiratory System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ....................... 232
Chapter 26: Upper Respiratory Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ............................. 243
Chapter 27: Acute Lower Respiratory Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition .................. 248
Chapter 28: Chronic Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ..... 251
Chapter 29: Hematologic System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ..................... 261
Chapter 30: Hematologic Disorders ................................................................................................................. 266
Chapter 31: Immunologic System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition .................... 272
Chapter 32: Immunologic Disorders ................................................................................................................ 278
Chapter 33: Cardiovascular System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ................. 290
Chapter 34: Hypertension................................................................................................................................. 306
Chapter 35: Cardiac Disorders ......................................................................................................................... 315
Chapter 36: Vascular Disorders ....................................................................................................................... 319
Chapter 37: Digestive System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition .......................... 324
Chapter 38: Upper Digestive Tract Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ....................... 329
Chapter 39: Lower Digestive Tract Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ...................... 334
Chapter 40: Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreatic Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition .... 339
Chapter 41: Urologic System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ........................... 349
,Chapter 42: Urologic Disorders ....................................................................................................................... 353
Chapter 43: Musculoskeletal System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ............... 360
Chapter 44: Connective Tissue Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ............................. 363
Chapter 45: Fractures ....................................................................................................................................... 371
Chapter 46: Amputations ................................................................................................................................. 380
Chapter 47: Endocrine System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ......................... 389
Chapter 48: Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ........................ 393
Chapter 49: Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ................... 402
Chapter 50: Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition .............................. 409
Chapter 51: Female Reproductive System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ....... 419
Chapter 52: Female Reproductive Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ........................ 423
Chapter 53: Male Reproductive System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ........... 429
Chapter 54: Male Reproductive Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ............................ 433
Chapter 55: Sexually Transmitted Infections Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ........................ 439
Chapter 56: Integumentary System Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition .................. 448
Chapter 57: Skin Disorders .............................................................................................................................. 452
Chapter 58: Special Senses: Vision and Hearing Introduction Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th
Chapter 59: Eye and Vision Disorders ............................................................................................................. 470
Chapter 60: Ear and Hearing Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ................................ 474
Chapter 61: Psychobiologic Disorders ............................................................................................................. 478
Chapter 62: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ..... 487
Chapter 63: First Aid, Emergency Care, and Disaster Management Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th
Edition .............................................................................................................................................................. 496
Chapter 06: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition ....... 505
,Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical
Nursing Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th
Edition
MULTIPLE
CHOICE
1. Which item in a medical record provides direction for individualized care and assures the
delivery of accurate, safe care through a definitive pathway that promotes the client’s and the
support persons’ progress toward positive outcomes?
a. Physician’s orders
b. Progress notes
c. Nursing care plan
d. Client health history
ANS: C
The nursing care plan provides direction for individualized care and assures the delivery
of accurate, safe care through a definitive pathway that promotes the client’s and the
support persons’ progress toward positive outcomes.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 1 TOP: Nursing Care
Plan KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
2. The nurse is performing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant others in
meeting their needs and the identified outcomes of the plan of care. Which term is correct
for these nursing behaviors?
a. Assessments
b. Interventions
c. Planning
d. Evaluation
ANS: B
Caring interventions are those nursing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant
others in meeting their needs and the identified outcomes of the plan of care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Interventions
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
3. The nurse understands the importance of being answerable for all actions and the possibility
of being called on to explain or justify them. Which term best describes this concept?
a. Reliability
b. Maturity
c. Accountability
d. Liability
ANS: C
Accountability means that a person is answerable for his or her actions and may be called on
to explain or justify them.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Accountability
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
, MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
1. Which modes of conflict resolution should be addressed when providing an inservice about
conflict resolution? (Select all that apply.)
a. Suppression
b. Accommodation
c. Compromise
d. Avoidance
e. Collaboration
f. Competition
ANS: B, C, D, E, F
The modes of conflict resolution include accommodation, collaboration, compromise,
avoidance, and competition.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 5 TOP: Conflict Resolution
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. Which characteristics describe an effective leader? (Select all that apply.)
a. Effective communication
b. Rigid rules and regulations
c. Delegates appropriately
d. Acts as a role model
e. Consistently handles conflict
f. Focuses on individual development
ANS: A, C, D, E
Characteristics of an effective leader include effective communication, consistency in
managing conflict, knowledge and competency in all aspects of delivery of care, effective role
model for staff, uses participatory approach in decision making, shows appreciation for a job
well done, delegates work appropriately, sets objectives and guides staff, displays caring,
understanding, and empathy for others, motivates and empowers others, is proactive and
flexible, and focuses on team development.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 5 TOP: Leadership
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
COMPLETION
1. is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between individuals
verbally, nonverbally, and/or in writing or through information technology.
ANS:
Communication
Communication is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between
individuals verbally, nonverbally, and/or in writing or through information technology.
, DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 2 TOP: Communication
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. is the collection and processing of relevant data for the purpose of appraising the
client’s health status.
ANS:
Assessment
Assessment is the collection and processing of relevant data for the purpose of appraising the
client’s health status.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Assessment
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. is concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the context of health care.
ANS:
Bioethics
Bioethics is concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the context of health care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 3 TOP: Bioethics
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
