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Study Guide for Basic Nursing - E-Book

Study Guide for Basic Nursing - E-Book

Patricia A. Potter | Anne Griffin Perry | Patricia Stockert | Amy Hall | Patricia Castaldi

(2016)

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Abstract

Master content from your textbook with this helpful study tool! Corresponding to the chapters in Basic Nursing, 7th Edition, this study guide helps you understand and apply material with chapter review questions, activities, case studies, and more!

  • Chapter review questions include matching, short answer, multiple choice, and true/false questions to provide evaluation and test-taking practice.
  • Skills performance checklists help you measure your mastery of important nursing procedures.
  • Each chapter includes a case study with related questions allowing you to apply what you’ve learned.
  • Instructions for creating and using study charts assist you in organizing the material and reviewing key concepts.
  • Study group questions make it easier for you to review material with your peers.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Study Guide for Basic Nursing iii
Copyright Page iv
Dedication v
Introduction and Preface vi
General Study Tips vii
Contents viii
Chapter 1. Health and Wellness 1
CASE STUDY 1
CHAPTER REVIEW 1
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 2
STUDY CHART 2
Chapter 2. The Health Care Delivery System 3
CASE STUDIES 3
CHAPTER REVIEW 3
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 5
STUDY CHART 5
Chapter 3. Community-Based Nursing Practice 6
CASE STUDIES 6
CHAPTER REVIEW 6
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 7
Chapter 4. Legal Principles in Nursing 8
CASE STUDIES 8
CHAPTER REVIEW 8
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 10
STUDY CHART 10
Chapter 5. Ethics 11
CASE STUDIES 11
CHAPTER REVIEW 11
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 12
STUDY CHART 12
Chapter 6. Evidence-Based Practice 13
CASE STUDIES 13
CHAPTER REVIEW 13
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 14
Chapter 7. Critical Thinking 15
CASE STUDIES 15
CHAPTER REVIEW 15
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 16
Chapter 8. Nursing Process 17
CASE STUDIES 17
CHAPTER REVIEW 17
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 20
STUDY CHART 20
Chapter 9. Informatics and Documentation 21
CASE STUDIES 21
CHAPTER REVIEW 21
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 23
Chapter 10. Communication 24
CASE STUDY 24
CHAPTER REVIEW 24
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 27
STUDY CHART 27
Chapter 11. Patient Education 28
CASE STUDY 28
CHAPTER REVIEW 28
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 30
Chapter 12. Managing Patient Care 31
CASE STUDIES 31
CHAPTER REVIEW 31
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 32
STUDY CHART 32
Chapter 13. Infection Prevention and Control 33
CASE STUDIES 33
CHAPTER REVIEW 33
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 36
Chapter 14. Vital Signs 44
CASE STUDIES 44
CHAPTER REVIEW 44
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 48
STUDY CHART 48
Chapter 15. Health Assessment and Physical Examination 64
CASE STUDIES 64
CHAPTER REVIEW 64
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 70
STUDY CHART 70
Chapter 16. Administering Medications 71
CASE STUDIES 71
CHAPTER REVIEW 71
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 77
STUDY CHART 77
Chapter 17. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balances 104
CASE STUDIES 104
CHAPTER REVIEW 104
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 108
STUDY CHARTS 108
Chapter 18. Caring in Nursing Practice 120
CASE STUDY 120
CHAPTER REVIEW 120
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 121
Chapter 19. Cultural Diversity 122
CASE STUDY 122
CHAPTER REVIEW 122
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 124
Chapter 20. Spiritual Health 125
CASE STUDY 125
CHAPTER REVIEW 125
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 126
Chapter 21. Growth and Development 127
CASE STUDIES 127
CHAPTER REVIEW 127
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 129
STUDY CHART 129
Chapter 22. Self-Concept and Sexuality 130
CASE STUDIES 130
CHAPTER REVIEW 130
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 132
STUDY CHART 132
Chapter 23. Family Context in Nursing 133
CASE STUDY 133
CHAPTER REVIEW 133
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 134
Chapter 24. Stress and Coping 135
CASE STUDY 135
CHAPTER REVIEW 135
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 136
Chapter 25. Loss and Grief 137
CASE STUDY 137
CHAPTER REVIEW 137
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 138
Chapter 26. Exercise and Activity 139
CASE STUDY 139
CHAPTER REVIEW 139
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 141
STUDY CHART 141
Chapter 27. Safety 151
CASE STUDIES 151
CHAPTER REVIEW 151
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 153
Chapter 28. Hygiene 157
CASE STUDIES 157
CHAPTER REVIEW 157
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 158
Chapter 29. Oxygenation 177
CASE STUDY 177
CHAPTER REVIEW 177
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 181
Chapter 30. Sleep 191
CASE STUDY 191
CHAPTER REVIEW 191
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 193
STUDY CHART 193
Chapter 31. Pain Management 194
CASE STUDY 194
CHAPTER REVIEW 194
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 197
STUDY CHART 197
Chapter 32. Nutrition 199
CASE STUDIES 199
CHAPTER REVIEW 199
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 202
STUDY CHART 202
Chapter 33. Urinary Elimination 209
CASE STUDIES 209
CHAPTER REVIEW 209
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 212
Chapter 34. Bowel Elimination 218
CASE STUDIES 218
CHAPTER REVIEW 218
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 221
STUDY CHART 221
Chapter 35. Immobility 235
CASE STUDIES 235
CHAPTER REVIEW 235
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 238
Chapter 36. Skin Integrity and Wound Care 241
CASE STUDY 241
CHAPTER REVIEW 241
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 246
Chapter 37. Sensory Alterations 262
CASE STUDIES 262
CHAPTER REVIEW 262
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 264
Chapter 38. Surgical Patient 265
CASE STUDIES 265
CHAPTER REVIEW 265
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS 268
STUDY CHART 269
Answers to Case Study Questions and Chapter Reviews 273