Complete Test Bank:
understanding medical-surgicalComplete Test Bank:
understanding medical-surgical nursing sixth edition
by linda s. williams msn rn (author) latest update
Complete Test Bank:
understanding medical-surgical nursing sixth edition
by linda s. williams msn rn (author) latest update.
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process ...................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2. Evidence-Based Practice ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Chapter 3. Issues In Nursing Practice ............................................................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 4. Cultural Influences On Nursing Care .............................................................................................................................. 56
Chapter 5. Complementary And Alternative Modalities.................................................................................................................... 69
Chapter 6. Nursing Care Of Patients With Fluid, Electrolytes, And Acid-Base Imbalances ............................................................. 81
Chapter 7. Nursing Care Of Patients Receiving Intravenous Therapy ............................................................................................. 100
Chapter 8. Nursing Care Of Patients With Infections ...................................................................................................................... 112
Chapter 9. Nursing Care Of Patients In Shock................................................................................................................................ 130
Chapter 10. Nursing Care Of Patients In Pain ................................................................................................................................. 148
Chapter 11. Nursing Care Of Patients With Cancer ........................................................................................................................ 166
Chapter 12. Nursing Care Of Patients Having Surgery ................................................................................................................... 184
Chapter 13. Nursing Care Of Patients With Emergent Conditions And Disaster/Bioterrorism Response ...................................... 204
Chapter 14. Developmental Considerations And Chronic Illness In The Nursing Care Of Adults ................................................. 216
Chapter 15. Nursing Care Of Older Adult Patients.......................................................................................................................... 229
Chapter 16. Patient Care Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 245
Chapter 17. Nursing Care Of Patients At The End Of Life ............................................................................................................. 258
Chapter 18. Immune System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ............................................................................ 273
Chapter 19. Nursing Care Of Patients With Immune Disorders ...................................................................................................... 285
Chapter 20. Nursing Care Of Patients With Hiv Disease And Aids ................................................................................................. 304
Chapter 21. Cardiovascular System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ................................................................ 321
Chapter 22. Nursing Care Of Patients With Hypertension .............................................................................................................. 341
Chapter 23. Nursing Care Of Patients With Valvular, Inflammatory, And Infectious Cardiac Or Venous Disorders .................... 360
Chapter 24. Nursing Care Of Patients With Occlusive Cardiovascular Disorders ........................................................................... 387
Chapter 25. Nursing Care Of Patients With Cardiac Dysrhythmias ................................................................................................ 408
Chapter 26. Nursing Care Of Patients With Heart Failure............................................................................................................... 425
Chapter 27. Hematological And Lymphatic System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ...................................... 440
Chapter 28. Nursing Care Of Patients With Hematological And Lymphatic Disorders .................................................................. 452
Chapter 29. Respiratory System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ..................................................................... 475
Chapter 30. Nursing Care Of Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders.............................................................................. 499
Chapter 31. Nursing Care Of Patients With Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders ............................................................................. 515
Chapter 32. Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, And Pancreatic Systems Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures........... 535
Chapter 33. Nursing Care Of Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders ................................................................................ 552
Chapter 34. Nursing Care Of Patients With Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders................................................................................ 569
Chapter 35. Nursing Care Of Patients With Liver, Pancreatic, And Gallbladder Disorders ............................................................ 589
Chapter 36. Urinary System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ............................................................................. 604
Chapter 37. Nursing Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Urinary System .............................................................................. 618
Chapter 38. Endocrine System Function And Assessment .............................................................................................................. 632
Chapter 39. Nursing Care Of Patients With Endocrine Disorders ................................................................................................... 647
Chapter 40. Nursing Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Endocrine Pancreas ........................................................................ 664
,Chapter 41. Genitourinary And Reproductive System Function And Assessment ........................................................................... 682
Chapter 42. Nursing Care Of Women With Reproductive System Disorders .................................................................................. 696
Chapter 43. Nursing Care Of Male Patients With Genitourinary Disorders .................................................................................... 710
Chapter 44. Nursing Care Of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections .................................................................................. 728
Chapter 45. Musculoskeletal Function And Assessment ................................................................................................................. 742
Chapter 46. Nursing Care Of Patients With Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disorders................................................... 756
Chapter 47. Neurologic System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ........................................................................ 770
Chapter 48. Nursing Care Of Patients With Central Nervous System Disorders ............................................................................. 784
Chapter 49. Nursing Care Of Patients With Cerebrovascular Disorders .......................................................................................... 798
Chapter 50. Nursing Care Of Patients With Peripheral Nervous System Disorders......................................................................... 812
Chapter 51. Sensory System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures: Vision And Hearing......................................... 826
Chapter 52. Nursing Care Of Patients With Sensory Disorders: Vision And Hearing .................................................................... 843
Chapter 53. Integumentary System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures................................................................. 860
Chapter 54. Nursing Care Of Patients With Skin Disorders ............................................................................................................ 874
Chapter 55. Nursing Care Of Patients With Burns .......................................................................................................................... 888
Chapter 1. Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process
Multiple Choice
1. The Nurse Is Caring For A Group Of Patients On A Medical-Surgical Unit. Which Patient
Should The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (Lpn/Lvn) Assess First?
1. A Patient With A Blood Glucose Of 42 Mg/Dl
2. A Patient Who Reports A Pain Level Of 2
3. A Patient Who Has Just Received A Diagnosis Of Cancer
4. A Patient Who Has A Respiratory Rate Of 22
Ans: 1
Chapter: Chapter 1 Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process
Objective: 7. Prioritize Patient Care Activities Based On The Maslow Hierarchy Of
Human Needs.
Pages: 6–7
Heading: Prioritize Care
Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-Solving Process (Nursing Process)
Client Need: Sece—Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Patient-Centered Care
Difficulty: Difficult
Feedback
1 This Patient Has A Dangerously Low Blood Glucose Level And Requires
Immediate Intervention.
2 This Patient Will Need To Be Assessed, But Is Not As High A Priority.
3 According To Maslow, Psychosocial Needs Are Not As High Of A Priority As
Physiological Needs.
, 4 A Respiratory Rate Of 22 Is Within Normal Range.
Pts: 1 Con: Patient-Centered Care
2. The Lpn/Lvn Enters The Room Of A Patient Who Is Angry And Yells, “I Asked 5
Minutes Ago For My Pain Medication. I’m Going To Call The Ceo Of The Hospital If
You Don’t Get It For Me Now.” Which Statement By The Nurse Demonstrates Intellectual
Empathy?
1. “We Are Short-Staffed Today, So It Will Take Me Longer To Meet Your Needs.”
2. “I Am Sorry You Had To Wait, I Know You Must Be In A Lot Of Pain.”
3. “I Had Another Patient Who Had Severe Pain, And I Had To Get To Them First.”
4. “I Will Get You The Number For The Ceo, But He Is Aware Of How Busy We Are.”
Ans: 2
Chapter: Chapter 1 Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process
Objective: 2. Describe Attitudes And Skills That Promote Good Critical
Thinking Page: 2
Heading: Intellectual Empathy
Integrated Process: Communication And
Documentation Client Need: psychosocial integrity
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