دانلود کتاب Fast Facts for the Medical- Surgical Nurse: Clinical Orientation in a Nutshell

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Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Preface
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Part I: Overview of the Medical–Surgical Nursing Orientation
1. Orientation: Welcome to Your New Role as a Medical–Surgical Nurse
“A Good Nurse Knows What She Does Not Know”
Medical–Surgical Nursing
Orientation Tips
A Preceptor Checklist
Finding a Mentor
Taking Responsibility for Your Orientation
2. Patient Safety: From Preventing Adverse Drug Events to Infection Control
The Partnership for Patients
ADEs and How to Prevent Them
The Rights of Medication Administration
Medication Reconciliation
High-Alert Medications
Unit Safety
Infection Control
3. Nursing Assessment Basics: Focused Assessment and the PQRST System
Initial Assessment
A Focused Assessment
The PQRST System
Assessment Tips for the Beginning of Your Shift
Communication Among Health Care Professionals
Phone Skills
Part II: Common Medical–Surgical Conditions and Emergencies
4. Neurological Deficits in the Medical–Surgical Patient: Altered Mental Status Can Occur in Any Patient
Neurological Assessment Background
A Focused Neurological Assessment
Common Neurological Disorders Seen on the Medical–Surgical Unit
5. Assessment Skills to Differentiate Signs and Symptoms of a Cardiac Event From Other Possible Conditions
Cardiac Assessment Background
A Focused Cardiac Assessment
Common Cardiovascular Disorders Seen on the Medical–Surgical Unit
6. Common Respiratory Conditions and Emergencies
Respiratory Assessment Background
A Focused Respiratory Assessment
Common Respiratory Disorders Seen on the Medical–Surgical Unit
Methods of Oxygen Delivery
7. The Treatment of Common Gastrointestinal Conditions
Gastrointestinal Assessment Background
A Focused Gastrointestinal Assessment
Common Gastrointestinal Conditions Seen on the Medical–Surgical Unit
NGT User Hints
Care of Patients with NGTs
8. Promoting Safety and Preventing Infection in Patients With Genitourinary Alterations
Genitourinary Assessment Background
A Focused Genitourinary Assessment
Risk Factors for Genitourinary Disorders
Common Genitourinary Disorders Seen on the Medical–Surgical Unit
Prevention of Catheter-Associated UTI
9. Promoting Healing, Preventing Altered Skin Integrity, and Preventing Wound Infection
Integumentary Assessment Background
A Focused Integumentary Assessment
Common Integumentary Disorders Seen on the Medical–Surgical Unit
10. Prevention and Treatment of Hip Fracture Along With Orthopedic Surgery Postoperative Care Tips
Musculoskeletal Assessment Background
A Focused Musculoskeletal Assessment
Common Musculoskeletal Conditions Seen on the Medical–Surgical Unit
11. Commonly Seen Endocrine Disorders and Care Tips
Endocrine System Assessment Background
A Focused Endocrine System Assessment
Common Endocrine System Conditions Seen on the Medical–Surgical Unit
Part III: Must-Have Resources for the Medical–Surgical Nurse
12. Medical–Surgical Resources to Assist You in Your New Role
Enteral Feeding Calculation
Intravenous Calculations
Fall Prevention
Measurement of Edema
Vital Signs
Syringe Size Selection
The Z-Track Method of Intramuscular Injections
Reducing Use of Restraints
Intravenous Solutions
Pain Scales
Transmission-Based Precautions
Intake and Output–A Lost “Art”
How to Calculate True Urine
Preventing Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections
Weighing Patients
Bibliography
Index