Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment - E-Book: Practice Exercises for the NCLEX Exam

735 Pages·2016·5.81 MB·English

by  Linda A. LaCharity & Candice K. Kumagai & Barbara Bartz

Prioritization, Delegation, and
Assignment
Practice Exercises for the NCLEX®
Examination
FOURTH EDITION
Linda A. LaCharity, PhD, RN
Formerly, Accelerated Program Director, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing,
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
Candice K. Kumagai, MSN, RN
Formerly, Instructor in Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Texas at
Austin, Austin, Texas
Barbara Bartz, MN, ARNP
Formerly, Nursing Instructor, Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima,
Washington
With an introduction by
Ruth Hansten, PhD, MBA, BSN, RN,
FACHE
2
Principal, Hansten Healthcare PLLC, Santa Rosa, California
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Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Contributors and Reviewers
Preface
To faculty and other users
To students
Acknowledgments
Part 1: Introduction
Introduction
Outcomes focus
Definition of terms
Assignment process
Delegation and assignment: the five rights
Practice based on research evidence
Principles for implementation of prioritization, delegation, and assignment
Part 2: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment in
Common Health Scenarios
Chapter 1: Pain
Questions
4
Answer Key
Chapter 2: Cancer
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 3: Immunologic Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 4: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 5: Safety and Infection Control
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 6: Respiratory Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 7: Cardiovascular Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 8: Hematologic Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 9: Neurologic Problems
Questions
Answer Key
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Chapter 10: Visual and Auditory Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 11: Musculoskeletal Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 12: Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 13: Diabetes Mellitus
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 14: Other Endocrine Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 15: Integumentary Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 16: Renal and Urinary Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 17: Reproductive Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 18: Problems in Pregnancy and Childbearing
Questions
6
Answer Key
Chapter 19: Pediatric Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 20: Pharmacology
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 21: Emergencies and Disasters
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 22: Psychiatric–Mental Health Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Part 3: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment in
Complex Health Scenarios
Case study 1: Chest Pressure, Indigestion, and Nausea
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 2: Dyspnea and Shortness of Breath
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 3: Multiple Clients on a Medical-Surgical Unit
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 4: Shortness of Breath, Edema, and Decreased Urine Output
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Questions
Answer Key
Case study 5: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 6: Home Health
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 7: Spinal Cord Injury
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 8: Multiple Patients With Adrenal Gland Disorders
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 9: Multiple Clients With Gastrointestinal Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 10: Multiple Patients With Pain
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 11: Multiple Clients With Cancer
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 12: Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Questions
Answer Key
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Case study 13: Head and Leg Trauma and Shock
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 14: Septic Shock
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 15: Heart Failure
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 16: Multiple Patients With Peripheral Vascular Disease
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 17: Respiratory Difficulty After Surgery
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 18: Long-Term Care
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 19: Pediatric Clients in Clinic and Acute Care Settings
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 20: Multiple Patients With Mental Health Disorders
Questions
Answer Key
Case study 21: Childbearing
Questions
9
Answer Key
Illustration Credits
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 7
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 19
Chapter 21
Case Study 5
Case Study 13
Case Study 14
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