Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care

by Burton, Marti A.; Ludwig, Linda J. May

• ISBN13: 9780803622036
• ISBN10: 0803622031
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-15
• Publisher: F a Davis Co

Summary

This Study Guide will be an accompanying product to Basic Nursing Fundamentals (978-0-8036-1970-8). It will be an integral part of the students learning experience, pulling information together from the textbook with questions and activities. It will integrate the same theme of the textbook Making the Connection and will help the student apply the content presented in the text and give them the ability to gain solid understanding of key principles, concepts and skills they will need to succeed in their education and career. Each chapter will consist of four basic question/exercise sets, Vocabulary Exercises, Connection Questions, Knowledge Questions, Critical Thinking Questions and Documentation Exercises. The book will also be perforated to allow chapters and sections to be removed and handed in, if desired. An answer key will also be provided in the back of the book giving the answers to the even or odd numbered questions.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Nursing The Vista of Nursing Health Care Delivery and Economics Nursing Ethics and Law The Nursing Process and Decision Making Documentation Communicating and Understanding Communication and Relationships Promoting Health and Wellness Ethnic, Cultural, and Spiritual Aspects of Care Growth and Development throughout the Lifespan Loss, Grief, and Dying Complementary and Alternative Medicine Nursing Basics Patient Teaching Safety Medical Asepsis and Infection Control Personal Care Moving and Positioning Patients Vital Signs Applying Heat and Cold Pain Management, Rest, and Restorative Sleep Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Physical Assessment Surgical Asepsis Clinical Skills and Care Nutrition Nutritional Care and Support Diagnostic Tests Wound Care Musculoskeletal Care Respiratory Care Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance Bowel Elimination and Care Urinary Elimination and Care Care of Elderly Patients Care of the Surgical Patient Phlebotomy and Blood Specimens Medical Administration Research and Preparing Medications Administering Oral, Topical, and Mucosal Medications Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections Peripheral IV Therapy