chapter 4 Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients Objectives Theory 1. Discuss the advantages of current technological advances in surgery. 2. Identify the types of patients most at risk for surgical…
chapter 45 Care of Patients with Trauma or Shock Objectives Theory 1. List the basic principles of first aid. 2. Summarize the importance of mechanism of injury and index of suspicion in…
chapter 26 The Sensory System Eye and Ear Objectives Theory 1. Identify ways in which nurses can help patients preserve their sight and hearing. 2. Identify signs and symptoms of eye and…
chapter 37 Care of Patients with Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders Objectives Theory 1. Give examples of four major problems associated with hyposecretion of pituitary hormones and identify three nursing…
chapter 34 The Urinary System Objectives Theory 1. Review the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system. 2. State causes of urologic problems and disorders. 3. Discuss ways in which the nurse can…
chapter 42 The Integumentary System Objectives Theory 1. Review the structure and functions of the skin. 2. Compare and contrast the various causes of integumentary disorders. 3. Analyze important factors in the prevention…
chapter 21 Care of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery Objectives Theory 1. Discuss the causes of coronary artery disease. 2. Describe the pathophysiology of coronary artery disease. 3. Outline nursing…
chapter 22 The Neurologic System* Objectives Theory 1. Define the vocabulary particular to problems of the nervous system. 2. Discuss the differences in the action of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. 3. Identify…
chapter 5 Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients Objectives Theory 1. Describe the care of the patient in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). 2. Identify points the PACU nurse should cover in report…
chapter 28 The Gastrointestinal System Objectives Theory 1. Analyze major causative factors in the development of disorders of the gastrointestinal system. 2. Summarize measures to prevent development of disorders of the gastrointestinal…
