Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing: Just the Facts, 8e

402 Pages·2012·7.8 MB·English

by  Patricia A. Potter RN MSN PhD FAAN, Anne Griffin Perry RN EdD FAAN, Patricia Stockert RN BSN MS PhD, Amy Hall RN BSN MS PhD CNE, Veronica Peterson BA RN BSN MS

Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of
Nursing
Just the Facts
EIGHTH EDITION
Veronica “Ronnie” Peterson, BA, RN, BSN, MS
Manager of Clinical Support, University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation
Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Preface
Chapter 1: Health Care Terminology
Abbreviations*
Prefixes
Suffixes
Symbols
Medical Specialists
Medical Organizations
Nursing Specialties
Nursing Organizations
Body Regions
Body Cavities
Directions And Planes
Chapter 2: Medications: Calculations and Administration
Equivalent Measures
Calculations
Common Drug Terminology
Drug Safety
Drug Interactions
Infiltration And Phlebitis Scales
Therapeutic Drugs That Require Serum Drug Levels Followed By Average Ranges*†
Drug Administration
Chapter 3: Infection Control
Basic Terminology
Stages Of Infection
The Inflammatory Process
Summary Of Isolation Precautions
Types Of Isolation Precautions
CDC Guidelines For Hand Hygiene In Health Care Settings (2002)
Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens
Prevention Of Resistant Pathogens
MRSA And VRE
Common Bacteria
Tuberculosis
Overview Of Common Infectious Diseases
Facts About Influenza
Types Of Immunity
Antibody Functions
Chapter 4: Basic Nursing Assessments
The Patient Interview
Functional Assessment
Interviewing Strategies
Cultural Assessment
Spiritual Assessment
Physical Assessment
Assessment Techniques
Temperature
Thermal Disorders
When To Measure Vital Signs
Pulse
Pulse Points
Respiration
Blood Pressure
Chapter 5: Documentation
The Nursing Process
Effective Documentation
Documentation Of Goals And Outcomes
Nursing Diagnoses By Functional Area
Developing A Patient’s Plan Of Care
Individualizing Care Plans
Critical Pathways
Charting
Change-Of-Shift Report
Chapter 6: Integumentary System
Abnormalities Of The Nail Bed
Pressure Points
Pressure Ulcer Stages
Chapter 7: Skeletal System
Skeleton—Anterior View
Skeleton—Posterior View
Bones Of The Skull—Frontal View
Bones Of The Skull—Lateral View
Types Of Fractures
Types Of Traction
Types Of Synovial Joints
Chapter 8: Muscular System
Anterior Superficial Muscles
Posterior Superficial Muscles
Lateral Facial Muscles
Effects Of Immobility
Range Of Motion
Use Of Heat*
Use Of Cold†
Massage
Positioning
Chapter 9: Nervous System
Structures Of The Brain
Levels Of Consciousness
Neurologic Function
Warning Signs Of Impending Stroke
Seizure Terminology
Care Of The Patient With Seizures
A Patient’s Sleep History
Sleep Disorders
Sedation Scale
Central Nervous System
Pain Assessment
Pain Rating Scales
Nonpharmacologic Treatments Of Pain
Chronic Nonmalignant Pain: Nursing Care Guidelines*
The Eye
Pupil Size
Six Directions Of Gaze
Braille Alphabet
The Ear
Sign Language Alphabet
Sign Language Numbers
Tips For Communicating With Older Adults
Chapter 10: Circulatory System
Principal Arteries Of The Body
Structures Of The Heart
Coronary Arteries
Basic Cardiac Assessments
Cardiac History
Topographic Areas For Cardiac Auscultation
Abnormal Heart Sounds
Murmur Grading Scale
Assessment Of Pulse Sites*
Edema Grading Scale
Pulse Grading Scale
Chapter 11: Respiratory System
Structures Of The Respiratory Tract
Chest Wall Landmarks
Systematic Pattern For Palpation And Auscultation
Normal Breath Sounds
Signs And Symptoms Of Hyperventilation
Signs And Symptoms Of Hypoventilation
Signs And Symptoms Of Hypoxia
Abnormal And Adventitious Sounds
Common Lung Disorders
Oxygen Therapy
Chapter 12: Endocrine System
Endocrine Glands And Associated Structures
Diabetes
Insulin
Adrenal Glands
Pituitary Gland*
Thyroid Gland
Chapter 13: Digestive System
Digestive System And Associated Structures
Two Types Of Malnutrition*
Altered Bowel Elimination Patterns
Foods And Their Effect On Fecal Output
Types Of Cathartics
Antidiarrheal Medications
Types Of Enemas
Common Types Of Ostomies*
Chapter 14: Urinary System
Organs Of The Urinary System
Medications That May Discolor Urine
Reasons For Urinary Catheters
Preventing Urinary Catheter Infections
Timed Urine Tests
Chapter 15: Reproductive System
Assessing Sexual History
Medications That Affect Sexual Performance*
Chapter 16: Tests and Procedures
Arterial Blood Gases
Electrolyte Imbalances
Fluid Volume Imbalances
Diagnostic Tests
Chapter 17: Surgical Nursing Care
Nursing Care Before Surgery
Nursing Care After Surgery
Care Of Body Systems After Surgery
Common Surgical Procedures*
Red Blood Cell Transfusions
Blood Transfusion Alternatives
Chapter 18: Patient Safety
Admission Safety
Ongoing Safety
Special Patient Situations
The Confused Patient
Common Psychiatric Disorders
Common Psychiatric Tests
Treatment Methods
Emergencies
Chapter 19: Care of the Dying
Stages Of Dying And Grief
Interacting With The Dying Patient And The Family
Nursing Interventions With Impending Death
Religious Death Rituals
Religious Prayers
Legal Considerations
Care Of The Body Immediately After Death
Multiorgan Procurement