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Nursing

Medical-Surgical Nursing

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  1. 1Professional Medical-Surgical NursingThe nursing scope of practice is the range of activities a nurse is permitted to perform, as defined by state’s regulatory body
  2. 2Culturally Competent CareEmbracing cultural competence as an ongoing journey is crucial for nurses to provide patient-centered care in an increasingly multicultural society
  3. 3Health Promotion and Patient EducationBetty Neuman’s health continuum emphasizes the role of health-care workers in intervening at different stages to promote wellness and prevent illness.
  4. 4Clinical Judgment in the Nursing ProcessThe nursing process consists of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
  5. 5Ethical Decision MakingThe principles outlined in the Nursing Code of Ethics are the foundation that guides nurses to provide high-quality, patient-centered care
  6. 6Comprehensive Health Assessment and Physical ExaminationClinical judgment allows nurses to synthesize their knowledge, experience, and intuition with the available data to make informed, evidence-based decisions about patient care
  7. 7Pain Assessment and ManagementAcute pain lasts up to three to six months, chronic pain lasts longer than six months, and breakthrough pain is a sudden onset of pain lasting for a short period of time
  8. 8Stress and Stress-Related DisordersAdaptation to stress is needed to maintain homeostasis.
  9. 9Management of Chronic IllnessChronic diseases and illnesses affect more than half of the population and are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States
  10. 10Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base ImbalancesTo maintain homeostasis or stable internal equilibrium of physiological processes, the body must maintain appropriate balances of fluids, electrolytes, pH, acids, and bases
  11. 11Gas Exchange, Airway Management, and Respiratory System DisordersDuring inhalation, air passes through the conducting zone and travels to the respiratory bronchiole and the alveolar sac.
  12. 12Cardiovascular SystemPreload and afterload are terms that encompass the amount of stretch and force that is required prior to contraction and during contraction, respectively
  13. 13Musculoskeletal SystemCommon clinical manifestations of osteoporosis include bone fractures, back pain, kyphosis, and a loss of total height over several years.
  14. 14Integumentary SystemThe skin has three major layers: the dermis, epidermis, and hypodermis.
  15. 15Cerebrovascular SystemDifferent areas of the brain are perfused by different branches of the circle of Willis (CoW).
  16. 16Hematopoietic Disorders and RegulationAnemia is a deficiency of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin (Hb).
  17. 17Nervous System and Chronic Diseases of the Nervous SystemIn neurology and neurosurgery, the Monro-Kellie doctrine establishes relationships among brain, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volumes within a skull’s rigid confines.
  18. 18Sensory OrgansOcular disorders encompass a wide range of conditions that affect the eyes and visual system.
  19. 19Gastrointestinal System and DisordersObesity is defined as abnormal or excess fat accumulation and a state of malnutrition by excess and is the result of having a chronic positive energy balance from consuming more calories than are being used by the body
  20. 20Genitourinary and Reproductive SystemsOvulation occurs when an egg is released from the ovary and generally occurs once a month
  21. 21Endocrine System and Endocrine System DisordersThe endocrine system consists of cells, tissues, and organs that secrete hormones critical to homeostasis
  22. 22Infection and Infectious DiseasesAdditionally, it is important for nurses to understand the underlying functions and mechanisms of the human immune system, so they may better care for patients with infections
  23. 23Shock and SepsisDuring the initial stage of shock, clinical manifestations are not overtly apparent; however, changes occur at the cellular level
  24. 24Management of Patients with Allergic DisordersType IV, or delayed-type, hypersensitivity is a reaction where tissue damage is the result of T cell-dependent macrophage activation and inflammation
  25. 25Preoperative CareThe perioperative surgical experience includes the preoperative phase, intraoperative phase, and the postoperative phase
  26. 26Intraoperative CareThe most common is an inpatient hospital operating room.
  27. 27Postoperative CarePerioperative refers to the entire surgical experience from preoperative to surgery to postoperative within the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
  28. 28Inflammation and HealingUnderstanding the four phases—hemostasis, inflammation, maturation, and remodeling—is important to understanding how to approach the wound and develop a comprehensive care plan
  29. 29Immunological FunctionThe immune system is an intricate and complex system of specialized cells, organs, and tissues
  30. 30GeneticsPharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics are two very new terms in the realm of health care, which overall refer to an area of research examining how genes affect the response to medications
  31. 31CancerCancer is thought to be caused by systemic issues, environmental exposures, and genetic determinants
  32. 32Palliative CarePalliation and palliative care are designed to reduce or relieve symptoms for patients with serious illnesses that are no longer responding to treatment
  33. 33Emergency CareThe ACBDE assessment method is utilized to triage patients.
  34. 34Disaster and RecoveryBiological disasters like influenza, pandemics, and bioterrorism attacks present unique challenges for nurses.
  35. 35Nursing Care of the Critically Ill PatientTechnological supports such as ventilators and continuous renal replacement, and pharmacological supports such as vasopressors and sedatives are commonly encountered in the care of the critically ill patient
  36. 36Home Health Nursing and RehabilitationThe role of the rehabilitation nurse is to manage complex medical conditions, therapeutic interventions, and coordination of care to produce improved patient outcomes, reduced hospital readmission rates, and an easier…
  37. 37Trends in Health-Care TechnologyTelemedicine enables remote health-care delivery using technology for diagnosis and treatment
  38. 38Unfolding Case Study and NCLEX PreparationClinical judgment skills continue in licensed practice