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Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition by Donna D Ignatavicius, 9781455772551, Covering Chapters 1-72 | Includes Rationales$26.07
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Donna D Ignatavicius
TEST BANK
Medical-Surgical Nursing
97814557725518th Edition Table of content
Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice
Chapter 2: Common Health Problems of Older Adults
Chapter 3: Assessment and Care of Patients with Pain
Chapter 4: Genetic and Genomic Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing
Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Practice in Medical-Surgical Nursing
Chapter 6: Rehabilitation Concepts for Chronic and Disabling Health Problems
Chapter 7: End-of-Life Care
Chapter 8: Concepts of Emergency and Trauma Nursing
Chapter 9: Care of Patients with Common Environmental Emergencies
Chapter 10: Concepts of Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
Chapter 11: Assessment and Care of Patients with Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
Chapter 12: Assessment and Care of Patients with Acid-Base Imbalances
Chapter 13: Infusion Therapy
Chapter 14: Care of Preoperative Patients
Chapter 15: Care of Intraoperative Patients
Chapter 16: Care of Postoperative Patients
Chapter 17: Inflammation and Immunity
Chapter 18: Care of Patients with Arthritis and Other Connective Tissue Diseases
Chapter 19: Care of Patients with HIV Disease and Other Immune Deficiencies
Chapter 20: Care of Patients with Immune Function Excess: Hypersensitivity (Allergy) Chapter 21: Cancer Development
Chapter 22: Care of Patients with Cancer
Chapter 23: Care of Patients with Infection
Chapter 24: Assessment of the Skin, Hair, and Nails
Chapter 25: Care of Patients with Skin Problems
Chapter 26: Care of Patients with Burns
Chapter 27: Assessment of the Respiratory System
Chapter 28: Care of Patients Requiring Oxygen Therapy or Tracheostomy
Chapter 29: Care of Patients with Noninfectious Upper Respiratory Problems
Chapter 30: Care of Patients with Noninfectious Lower Respiratory Problems
Chapter 31: Care of Patients with Infectious Respiratory Problems
Chapter 32: Care of Critically Ill Patients with Respiratory Problems
Chapter 33: Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 34: Care of Patients with Dysrhythmias
Chapter 35: Care of Patients with Cardiac Problems
Chapter 36: Care of Patients with Vascular Problems
Chapter 37: Care of Patients with Shock
Chapter 38: Care of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes
Chapter 39: Assessment of the Hematologic System
Chapter 40: Care of Patients with Hematologic Problems
Chapter 41: Assessment of the Nervous System
Chapter 42: Care of Patients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Brain
Chapter 43: Care of Patients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Spinal Cord
Chapter 44: Care of Patients with Problems of the Peripheral Nervous System Chapter 45: Care of Critically Ill Patients with Neurologic Problems
Chapter 46: Assessment of the Eye and Vision
Chapter 47: Care of Patients with Eye and Vision Problems
Chapter 48: Assessment and Care of Patients with Ear and Hearing Problems
Chapter 49: Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 50: Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Problems
Chapter 51: Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Trauma
Chapter 52: Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 53: Care of Patients with Oral Cavity Problems
Chapter 54: Care of Patients with Esophageal Problems
Chapter 55: Care of Patients with Stomach Disorders
Chapter 56: Care of Patients with Noninflammatory Intestinal Disorders
Chapter 57: Care of Patients with Inflammatory Intestinal Disorders
Chapter 58: Care of Patients with Liver Problems
Chapter 59: Care of Patients with Problems of the Biliary System and Pancreas
Chapter 60: Care of Patients with Malnutrition: Undernutrition and Obesity
Chapter 61: Assessment of the Endocrine System
Chapter 62: Care of Patients with Pituitary and Adrenal Gland Problems
Chapter 63: Care of Patients with Problems of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
Chapter 64: Care of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 65: Assessment of the Renal/Urinary System
Chapter 66: Care of Patients with Urinary Problems
Chapter 67: Care of Patients with Kidney Disorders
Chapter 68: Care of Patients with Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 69: Assessment of the Reproductive System
Chapter 70: Care of Patients with Breast Disorders
Chapter 71: Care of Patients with Gynecologic Problems
Chapter 72: Care of Patients with Male Reproductive Problems
Chapter 73: Care of Transgender Patients
Chapter 74: Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Disease WWW.THENURSINGMASTERY.COM Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical -Surgical Nursing Practice Medical -Surgical Nursing 8th Edition , by Ignatavicius MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A new nurse is working with a preceptor on an inpatient medical -surgical unit. The preceptor advises the student that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse? a. Attending to holistic client needs b. Ensuring client safety c. Not making medication errors d. Providing client -focused care ANS: B All actions are appropriate for the professional nurse. However, ensuring client safety is the priority. Up to 98,000 deaths result each year from errors in hospital care, according to the 2000 Institute of Medicine report. Many more clients have suffered injuries and less serious outcomes. Every nurse has the responsibility to guard the client’s safety. REF: 2 2. A nurse is orienting a new client and family to the inpatient unit. What information does the nurse provide to help the client promote his or her own safety? a. Encourage the client and family to be active partners. b. Have the client monitor hand hygiene in caregivers. c. Offer the family the opportunity to stay with the client. d. Tell the client to always wear his or her armband. ANS: A Each action could be important for the client or family to perform. However, encouraging the client to be active in his or her health care as a partner is the most critical. The other actions are very limited in scope and do not provid e the broad protection that being active and involved does. REF: 3 3. A nurse is caring for a postoperative client on the surgical unit. The client’s blood pressure was 142/76 mm Hg 30 minutes ago, and now is 88/50 mm Hg. What action by the nurse is best? a. Call the Rapid Response Team. b. Document and continue to monitor. c. Notify the primary care provider. d. Repeat blood pressure measurement in 15 minutes. ANS: A The purpose of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) is to intervene when clients are deteriorati ng before they suffer either respiratory or cardiac arrest. Since the client has manifested a significant change, the nurse should call the RRT. Changes in blood pressure, mental status, heart rate, and pain are particularly significant. Documentation is v ital, but the nurse must do more than
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