Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing
Concepts and Practice
By- Susan deWit, MSN, RN, CNS, PHN, Formerly, Instructor of Nursing, El Centro College, Dallas, TX; and Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria, CA
Designed for use with Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 2nd Edition, this study guide provides an in-depth review of the most important concepts in the text. It features a clear, friendly writing style, creative practice exercises and activities, and unique Steps to Better Communication sections in each chapter.
Paperback, 456 Pages
Published: February 2012
Imprint: Saunders
ISBN: 978-1-4377-2211-6
Contents
Unit One: Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings, Roles, and Issues
1. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients
2. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process
Unit Two: Medical-Surgical Patient Care Problems3. Fluids, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy
4. Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients5. Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients
6. Infection Prevention and Control7. Care of Patients with Pain
8. Care of Patients with Cancer9. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation
Unit Three: Immune System10. The Immune and Lymphatic Systems
11. Care of Patients with HIV/AIDS12. Care of Patients with Immune and Lymphatic Disorders
Unit Four: Respiratory System13. The Respiratory System
14. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System15. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System
Unit Five: Hematologic System16. The Hematologic System
17. Care of Patients with Hematologic DisordersUnit Six: Cardiovascular System
18. The Cardiovascular System19. Care of Patients with Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease
20. Care of Patients with Cardiac Disorders21. Care of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery
Unit Seven: Neurologic System22. The Neurologic System
23. Care of Patients with Head and Spinal Cord Injuries24. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Brain
25. Care of Patients with Degenerative Neurologic DisordersUnit Eight: Sensory System
26. The Sensory System: Eye and Ear27. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Eyes and Ears
Unit Nine: Gastrointestinal System28. The Gastrointestinal System
29. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System30. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System
31. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and PancreasUnit Ten: Musculoskeletal System
32. The Musculoskeletal System33. Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders
Unit Eleven: Urinary System34. The Urinary System
35. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Urinary SystemUnit Twelve: Endocrine System
36. The Endocrine System37. Care of Patients with Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders
38. Care of Patients with Diabetes and HypoglycemiaUnit Thirteen: Reproductive System
39. Care of Women with Reproductive Disorders40. Care of Men with Reproductive Disorders
41. Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted InfectionsUnit Fourteen: Integumentary System
42. The Integumentary System43. Care of Patients with Integumentary Disorders and Burns
Unit Fifteen: Emergency and Disaster Management44. Care of Patients During Disasters, Bioterrorism Attacks, and Pandemic Infections
45. Care of Patients with Trauma or ShockUnit Sixteen: Mental Health Nursing of the Adult
46. Care of Patients with Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders47. Care of Patients with Substance Abuse Disorders
48. Care of Patients with Cognitive Disorders49. Care of Patients with Thought and Personality Disorders

