, Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents 1
Chapter 01: Professional Nursing Practice 3
Chapter 02: Health Disparities And Culturally Competent Care 13
Chapter 03: Health History And Physical Examination 21
Chapter 04: Patient And Caregiver Teaching 28
Chapter 05: Chronic Illness And Older Adults 38
Chapter 06: Stress And Stress Management 48
Chapter 07: Sleep And Sleep Disorders 54
Chapter 08: Pain 59
Chapter 09: Palliative Care At End Of Life 71
Chapter 10: Substance Use Disorders 79
Chapter 11: Inflammation And Wound Healing 91
Chapter 12: Genetics And Genomics 101
Chapter 13: Altered Immune Responses And Transplantation 105
Chapter 14: Infection And Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection 117
Chapter 15: Cancer 129
Chapter 16: Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Imbalances 148
Chapter 17: Preoperative Care 165
Chapter 18: Intraoperative Care 175
Chapter 19: Postoperative Care 184
Chapter 20: Assessment Of Visual And Auditory Systems 196
Chapter 21: Visual And Auditory Problems 208
Chapter 22: Assessment Of Integumentary System 229
Chapter 23: Integumentary Problems 235
Chapter 24: Burns 247
Chapter 25: Assessment Of Respiratory System 261
Chapter 26: Upper Respiratory Problems 272
Chapter 27: Lower Respiratory Problems 284
Chapter 28: Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases 307
Chapter 29: Assessment Of Hematologic 327
System 334
Chapter 30: Hematologic Problems 355
Chapter 31: Assessment Of Cardiovascular 366
System 377
Chapter 32: Hypertension 397
Chapter 33: Coronary Artery Disease And Acute Coronary Syndrome 409
Chapter 34: Heart Failure 423
Chapter 35: Dysrhythmias 439
Chapter 36: Inflammatory And Structural Heart Disorders 455
Chapter 37: Vascular Disorders 463
Chapter 38: Assessment Of Gastrointestinal System 474
Chapter 39: Nutritional Problems 483
Chapter 40: Obesity 504
Chapter 41: Upper Gastrointestinal Problems 529
Chapter 42: Lower Gastrointestinal Problems 549
Chapter 43: Liver, Pancreas, And Biliary Tract Problems 560
Chapter 44: Urinary System 580
Chapter 45: Renal And Urologic Problems 597
Chapter 46: Acute Kidney Injury And Chronic Kidney Disease 607
Chapter 47: Assessment Of Endocrine System 629
Chapter 48: Diabetes Mellitus 649
Chapter 49: Endocrine Problems
Chapter 50: Assessment Of Reproductive System
,Chapter 51: Breast Disorders 657
Chapter 52: Sexually Transmitted Infections 669
Chapter 53: Female Reproductive And Genital Problems 678
Chapter 54: Male Reproductive And Genital Problems 700
Chapter 55: Assessment Of Nervous System 716
Chapter 56: Acute Intracranial Problems 725
Chapter 57: Stroke 743
Chapter 58: Chronic Neurologic Problems 757
Chapter 59: Dementia And Delirium 773
Chapter 60: Spinal Cord And Peripheral Nerve Problems 783
Chapter 61: Assessment Of Musculoskeletal System 798
Chapter 62: Musculoskeletal Trauma And Orthopedic Surgery 805
Chapter 63: Musculoskeletal Problems 826
Chapter 64: Arthritis And Connective Tissue Diseases 837
Chapter 65: Critical Care 858
Chapter 66: Shock, Sepsis, And Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome 877
Chapter 67: Acute Respiratory Failure And Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 890
Chapter 68: Emergency And Disaster Nursing 903
, Chapter 01: Professional Nursing Practice
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Nurse Teaches A Student Nurse About How To Apply The Nursing Process When Providing
Patient Care.Which Statement, If Made By The Student Nurse, Indicates That Teaching Was
Successful?
The Nursing Process Is A Scientific-Based Method Of Diagnosing The Patients Health Care Problems.
The Nursing Process Is A Problem-Solving Tool Used To Identify And Treat Patients Health Care Needs.
The Nursing Process Is Based On Nursing Theory That Incorporates The Biopsychosocial Nature Of
Humans.
The Nursing Process Is Used Primarily To Explain Nursing Interventions To Other Health Care
Professionals.
ANSWER: B
The Nursing Process Is A Problem-Solving Approach To The Identification And Treatment Of Patients
Problems. Diagnosis Is Only One Phase Of The Nursing Process. The Primary Use Of The Nursing Process Is
In Patient Care,Not To Establish Nursing Theory Or Explain Nursing Interventions To Other Health Care
Professionals.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: 7
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Safe And Effective Care Environment
2.The Nurse Describes To A Student Nurse How To Use Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines When
Caring ForPatients. Which Statement, If Made By The Nurse, Would Be The Most Accurate?
Inferences From Clinical Research Studies Are Used As A Guide.
Patient Care Is Based On Clinical Judgment, Experience, And Traditions.
Data Are Evaluated To Show That The Patient Outcomes Are Consistently Met.
Recommendations Are Based On Research, Clinical Expertise, And Patient Preferences.
ANSWER: D
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Is The Use Of The Best Research-Based Evidence Combined With
Clinician Expertise. Clinical Judgment Based On The Nurses Clinical Experience Is Part Of EBP, But
Clinical Decision Making Should Also Incorporate Current Research And Research-Based Guidelines.
Evaluation Of Patient Outcomes Is Important, But Interventions Should Be Based On Research From
Randomized Control Studies With A Large Number Of Subjects.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember (Knowledge) REF: 11
TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Safe And Effective Care Environment
Table Of Contents 1
Chapter 01: Professional Nursing Practice 3
Chapter 02: Health Disparities And Culturally Competent Care 13
Chapter 03: Health History And Physical Examination 21
Chapter 04: Patient And Caregiver Teaching 28
Chapter 05: Chronic Illness And Older Adults 38
Chapter 06: Stress And Stress Management 48
Chapter 07: Sleep And Sleep Disorders 54
Chapter 08: Pain 59
Chapter 09: Palliative Care At End Of Life 71
Chapter 10: Substance Use Disorders 79
Chapter 11: Inflammation And Wound Healing 91
Chapter 12: Genetics And Genomics 101
Chapter 13: Altered Immune Responses And Transplantation 105
Chapter 14: Infection And Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection 117
Chapter 15: Cancer 129
Chapter 16: Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Imbalances 148
Chapter 17: Preoperative Care 165
Chapter 18: Intraoperative Care 175
Chapter 19: Postoperative Care 184
Chapter 20: Assessment Of Visual And Auditory Systems 196
Chapter 21: Visual And Auditory Problems 208
Chapter 22: Assessment Of Integumentary System 229
Chapter 23: Integumentary Problems 235
Chapter 24: Burns 247
Chapter 25: Assessment Of Respiratory System 261
Chapter 26: Upper Respiratory Problems 272
Chapter 27: Lower Respiratory Problems 284
Chapter 28: Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases 307
Chapter 29: Assessment Of Hematologic 327
System 334
Chapter 30: Hematologic Problems 355
Chapter 31: Assessment Of Cardiovascular 366
System 377
Chapter 32: Hypertension 397
Chapter 33: Coronary Artery Disease And Acute Coronary Syndrome 409
Chapter 34: Heart Failure 423
Chapter 35: Dysrhythmias 439
Chapter 36: Inflammatory And Structural Heart Disorders 455
Chapter 37: Vascular Disorders 463
Chapter 38: Assessment Of Gastrointestinal System 474
Chapter 39: Nutritional Problems 483
Chapter 40: Obesity 504
Chapter 41: Upper Gastrointestinal Problems 529
Chapter 42: Lower Gastrointestinal Problems 549
Chapter 43: Liver, Pancreas, And Biliary Tract Problems 560
Chapter 44: Urinary System 580
Chapter 45: Renal And Urologic Problems 597
Chapter 46: Acute Kidney Injury And Chronic Kidney Disease 607
Chapter 47: Assessment Of Endocrine System 629
Chapter 48: Diabetes Mellitus 649
Chapter 49: Endocrine Problems
Chapter 50: Assessment Of Reproductive System
,Chapter 51: Breast Disorders 657
Chapter 52: Sexually Transmitted Infections 669
Chapter 53: Female Reproductive And Genital Problems 678
Chapter 54: Male Reproductive And Genital Problems 700
Chapter 55: Assessment Of Nervous System 716
Chapter 56: Acute Intracranial Problems 725
Chapter 57: Stroke 743
Chapter 58: Chronic Neurologic Problems 757
Chapter 59: Dementia And Delirium 773
Chapter 60: Spinal Cord And Peripheral Nerve Problems 783
Chapter 61: Assessment Of Musculoskeletal System 798
Chapter 62: Musculoskeletal Trauma And Orthopedic Surgery 805
Chapter 63: Musculoskeletal Problems 826
Chapter 64: Arthritis And Connective Tissue Diseases 837
Chapter 65: Critical Care 858
Chapter 66: Shock, Sepsis, And Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome 877
Chapter 67: Acute Respiratory Failure And Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 890
Chapter 68: Emergency And Disaster Nursing 903
, Chapter 01: Professional Nursing Practice
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Nurse Teaches A Student Nurse About How To Apply The Nursing Process When Providing
Patient Care.Which Statement, If Made By The Student Nurse, Indicates That Teaching Was
Successful?
The Nursing Process Is A Scientific-Based Method Of Diagnosing The Patients Health Care Problems.
The Nursing Process Is A Problem-Solving Tool Used To Identify And Treat Patients Health Care Needs.
The Nursing Process Is Based On Nursing Theory That Incorporates The Biopsychosocial Nature Of
Humans.
The Nursing Process Is Used Primarily To Explain Nursing Interventions To Other Health Care
Professionals.
ANSWER: B
The Nursing Process Is A Problem-Solving Approach To The Identification And Treatment Of Patients
Problems. Diagnosis Is Only One Phase Of The Nursing Process. The Primary Use Of The Nursing Process Is
In Patient Care,Not To Establish Nursing Theory Or Explain Nursing Interventions To Other Health Care
Professionals.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: 7
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Safe And Effective Care Environment
2.The Nurse Describes To A Student Nurse How To Use Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines When
Caring ForPatients. Which Statement, If Made By The Nurse, Would Be The Most Accurate?
Inferences From Clinical Research Studies Are Used As A Guide.
Patient Care Is Based On Clinical Judgment, Experience, And Traditions.
Data Are Evaluated To Show That The Patient Outcomes Are Consistently Met.
Recommendations Are Based On Research, Clinical Expertise, And Patient Preferences.
ANSWER: D
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Is The Use Of The Best Research-Based Evidence Combined With
Clinician Expertise. Clinical Judgment Based On The Nurses Clinical Experience Is Part Of EBP, But
Clinical Decision Making Should Also Incorporate Current Research And Research-Based Guidelines.
Evaluation Of Patient Outcomes Is Important, But Interventions Should Be Based On Research From
Randomized Control Studies With A Large Number Of Subjects.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember (Knowledge) REF: 11
TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Safe And Effective Care Environment
