Description
Prepare for success in your medical-surgical nursing class and on the Next-Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Examination! With chapters corresponding to those in the Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 13th Edition, textbook, this study guide provides the review and practice you need to master the nurse's role in medical-surgical nursing care. Question formats reflect the most current NCLEX Exam test plan and include multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, prioritization, delegation, and alternate item formats, along with new NGN-style case studies and questions. To reinforce your understanding, answers to all questions are included in the back of the book.- A wide variety of clinically relevant exercises includes NCLEX® Examination–style items consisting of multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and prioritization and delegation questions- Case studies for dozens of diseases and disorders help you develop clinical judgment skills- Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination (NGN)–style case studies and question types help you review and practice for the NGN- Additional alternate item format questions familiarize you with other types of questions seen on the NCLEX Exam- Answers to all questions are included in the back of the book, providing immediate feedback- Engaging full-color design makes learning easier- UPDATED content throughout corresponds to the Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 13th Edition textbook- EXPANDED Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination (NGN)–style case studies and question types help you review and practice for the NGN
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: Concepts in Nursing Practice1. Professional Nursing2. Social Determinants of Health3. Health History and Physical Examination4. Patient and Caregiver Teaching5. Chronic Illness and Older Adults6. Caring for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, and Gender Diverse PatientsSECTION 2: Problems Related to Comfort and Coping7. Stress Management8. Sleep and Sleep Disorders9. Pain10. Palliative and End-of-Life Care11. Substance Use Disorders in Acute CareSECTION 3: Problems Related to Homeostasis and Protection12. Inflammation and Healing13. Genetics14. Immune Responses and Transplantation15. Infection16. Cancer17. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base ImbalancesSECTION 4: Perioperative and Emergency Care18. Preoperative Care19. Intraoperative Care20. Postoperative Care21. Emergency and Disaster NursingSECTION 5: Problems Related to Altered Sensory Input22. Assessment and Management: Visual Problems23. Assessment and Management: Auditory Problems24. Assessment: Integumentary System25. Integumentary Problems26. BurnsSECTION 6: Problems of Oxygenation: Ventilation27. Assessment: Respiratory System28. Supporting Ventilation29. Upper Respiratory Problems30. Lower Respiratory Problems31. Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases32. Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeSECTION 7: Problems of Oxygenation: Transport33. Assessment: Hematologic System34. Hematologic ProblemsSECTION 8: Problems of Oxygenation: Perfusion35. Assessment: Cardiovascular System36. Hypertension37. Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome38. Heart Failure39. Dysrhythmias40. Inflammatory and Structural Heart Disorders41. Vascular Disorders42. Shock, Sepsis, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction SyndromeSECTION 9: Problems of Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, and Elimination43. Assessment: Gastrointestinal System44. Nutrition Problems45. Obesity46. Upper Gastrointestinal Problems47. Lower Gastrointestinal Problems48. Liver, Biliary Tract, and Pancreas ProblemsSECTION 10: Problems of Urinary Function49. Assessment: Urinary System50. Renal and Urologic Problems51. Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney DiseaseSECTION 11: Problems Related to Regulatory and Reproductive Mechanisms52. Assessment: Endocrine System53. Diabetes54. Endocrine Problems55. Assessment: Reproductive System56. Breast Problems57. Sexually Transmitted Infections58. Female Reproductive Problems59. Male Reproductive ProblemsSECTION 12: Problems Related to Movement and Coordination60. Assessment: Nervous System61. Acute Intracranial Problems62. Stroke63. Chronic Neurologic Problems64. Dementia and Delirium65. Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Problems66. Assessment: Musculoskeletal System67. Musculoskeletal Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery68. Musculoskeletal Problems69. Arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases
