Lippincott's Need-To-Know Nursing Reference Facts

by Foley, Mary Ann

• ISBN13: 9780781714440
• ISBN10: 0781714443
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-06-01
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Summary

Pocket-sized quick reference of abbreviations, laboratory values, and normal and abnormal assessment findings. For the student nurse or experienced nurse practitioner. Trim size: 7 x 4.25 inches. Softcover. DNLM: Reference Values.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Foundational Concepts of Reference Facts	1	(28)
Medical Terminology: Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes	3	(4)
Commonly Used Abbreviations	7	(4)
Body Planes and Directions (figure)	11	(1)
Body Planes and Directions (table)	12	(2)
Body Positioning	14	(2)
Temperature Conversion Chart	16	(1)
Height-Weight Tables	17	(1)
Normal Vital Sign Ranges across the Lifespan	18	(1)
Pulse Quality Rating Scale	19	(1)
Recommended Bladder Dimensions for Blood Pressure Cuffs	19	(1)
Characteristics of Percussion Tones	19	(1)
NANDA Taxonomy	20	(4)
Standard Precautions	24	(5)
CHAPTER 2 Pharmacology Reference Facts	29	(28)
Equivalents and Conversions	31	(4)
Body Surface Nomogram	35	(1)
Pediatric Body Surface Nomogram	36	(1)
DEA Schedules of Controlled Substances	37	(1)
FDA Pregnancy Categories	38	(1)
Narcotic Equianalgesic Dosages	39	(1)
Needle and Syringe Specifications	40	(1)
Injection Sites	41	(3)
Compatibility of Drugs in Syringe	44	(2)
Drug Compatibility Guide	46	(2)
Composition of Selected IV Solutions	48	(1)
Flow Rates for IV Infusions	49	(1)
IV Catheter Maintenance Guidelines	50	(2)
Patient Teaching Guide	52	(1)
Blood Plasma Concentration of Commonly Monitored Drugs	53	(3)
Blood Plasma Concentration of Commonly Monitored Antibiotics	56	(1)
CHAPTER 3 Respiratory Reference Facts	57	(12)
Types of Respirations	59	(1)
Respiratory Landmarks	60	(1)
Normal and Abnormal Breath Sounds	61	(1)
Oxygen Administration Devices	62	(4)
Approximate Oxygen Concentrations	66	(1)
Normal Arterial Blood Gas Values	66	(1)
Changes in Arterial Blood Gas Values with Respiratory Acid-Base Imbalances	67	(1)
Endotracheal Tube Sizes	67	(1)
Pulmonary Function Tests	68	(1)
CHAPTER 4 Cardiovascular Reference Facts	69	(8)
Cardiac Landmarks	71	(1)
Normal Heart Sounds	71	(1)
Abnormal Heart Sounds	71	(1)
Jugular Venous Distention Assessment	72	(1)
ECG Lead Placement	73	(1)
Hemodynamic Assessment of Myocardial Infarction	74	(1)
Cardiac Enzymes after Acute Myocardial Infarction	74	(1)
Common Grading Systems for Heart Murmurs	75	(1)
Lipoprotein Tests	75	(2)
CHAPTER 5 Neurologic Reference Facts	77	(12)
Cranial Nerve Function and Assessment	79	(2)
Mini-Mental Status Exam	81	(1)
The Glasgow Coma Scale	82	(1)
Assessing Deep Tendon Reflexes	83	(3)
Levels of Spinal Cord Innervation	86	(1)
Posturing Positions	87	(1)
Normal CSF Values	87	(2)
CHAPTER 6 Gastrointestinal Reference Facts	89	(18)
Abdominal Quadrants and Regions	91	(1)
Special Diets	92	(1)
Commonly Used Enema Solutions	93	(1)
Types of Ostomies and Stool Characteristics	94	(1)
Common Types of Gastrointestinal Tubes	95	(1)
Estimating NG Tube Length	96	(1)
Complications of Enteral Feedings	96	(4)
Complications of Administration of Total Nutrient Admixture (TNA) and Treatment	100	(3)
Liver Function Studies	103	(4)
CHAPTER 7 Fluid and Electrolyte Reference Facts	107	(42)
Assessment Parameters for Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance	109	(14)
Normal Daily Urine Output during the Lifespan	123	(1)
Normal Electrolyte Values	123	(2)
Signs and Symptoms of Electrolyte Imbalances	125	(18)
Signs and Symptoms of Acid-Base Imbalances	143	(5)
Signs and Symptoms of Water Excess or Deficit	148	(1)
Signs and Symptoms of Isotonic Fluid Excess or Deficit	148	(1)
CHAPTER 8 Renal and Urologic Reference Facts	149	(16)
Normal Urine Characteristics	151	(2)
Urinary Diversions	153	(1)
Renal Function Tests	154	(2)
Categories of Renal Failure	156	(2)
Recommended Antibiotic Dosage in Renal Failure	158	(4)
Routine Urinalysis	162	(1)
24-Hour Urine Collection Data	162	(2)
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)	164	(1)
CHAPTER 9 Endocrine and Metabolic Reference Facts	165	(22)
Clinical Manifestations of Endocrine Dysfunction	167	(3)
International Classification of Diabetes and Other Glucose Intolerance	170	(2)
Chronic Complications of Diabetes Mellitus	172	(6)
Insulin	178	(1)
Oral Hypoglycemic Agents	179	(1)
Signs and Symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)	180	(1)
Signs and Symptoms of HHNS	180	(1)
Signs and Symptoms of Insulin Reaction	181	(1)
Systematic Assessment of Arterial Blood Gases (ABG)	181	(2)
Changes in Arterial Blood Gases in Metabolic Acid-Base Imbalances	183	(1)
Compensatory Changes Related to Primary Acid-Base Disturbances	184	(1)
Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS)	184	(1)
Glycosylated Hemoglobin	185	(1)
Glucose Tolerance Test	185	(2)
CHAPTER 10 Hematologic and Immunologic Reference Facts	187	(54)
Characteristics of White Blood Cells	189	(1)
Blood Group Antigens and Antibodies	189	(1)
ABO and Rh Compatibility	190	(1)
Acute Reactions to Blood Transfusion	191	(4)
Delayed Reactions to Transfusion Therapy	195	(4)
Guide for Adult Immunization	199	(2)
Opportunistic Infections and Drug Therapies	201	(3)
Characteristics and Management of Genital Lesions Caused by STDs	204	(2)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Laboratory Diagnoses	206	(4)
Selected Infectious Diseases	210	(24)
Bone Marrow Aspiration	234	(1)
Hemogram	235	(1)
Differential White Blood Cell Count	236	(1)
Red Blood Cell Count (RBC; Erythrocyte Count)	237	(1)
Hemoglobin (Hb)	237	(1)
Hematocrit	238	(1)
Coagulant Factor Assay	238	(1)
Quantitative Immunoglobulins	239	(1)
Lymphocyte Immunophenotyping	240	(1)
CHAPTER 11 Musculoskeletal Reference Facts	241	(18)
Divisions of the Skeleton	243	(1)
Major Bones in the Skeleton	244	(1)
The Vertebral Column	245	(1)
Major Muscles in the Body (table)	246	(4)
Major Muscles in the Body (figure)	250	(2)
Joint Types	252	(1)
Terms Used to Describe Body Movements	252	(2)
Range of Motion	254	(3)
Types of Fractures	257	(2)
CHAPTER 12 Integumentary Reference Facts	259	(12)
Skin Color Assessment	261	(1)
Types of Skin Lesions	262	(2)
Types of Wounds	264	(1)
Stages of Wound Healing	265	(1)
Common Pressure Points	265	(1)
Stages of Pressure Ulcers	266	(1)
Common Types of Drains	267	(1)
Temperatures for Heat and Cold Applications	267	(1)
Burn Characteristics	268	(1)
Rule of Nines	269	(1)
Lund and Browder Chart	270	(1)
Credits	271