Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung parenchyma caused by various microorganisms, including bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Medical-Surgical Nursing is a specialty nursing practice that focuses on the care of adult patients who are acutely ill, with different medical conditions or diseases and those who are recovering from surgery (perioperative care).
In this page are the collection of various Medical-Surgical Nursing study guides including sample test bank questions for your review.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a condition of chronic dyspnea with expiratory airflow limitation that does not significantly fluctuate.
Sepsis and Septic Shock
Sepsis is a systemic response to infection. Septic shock is associated with sepsis.
Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell anemia is a severe hemolytic anemia that results from inheritance of the sickle hemoglobin gene.
Status Asthmaticus
Status asthmaticus is severe and persistent asthma that does not respond to conventional therapy; attacks can occur with little or no warning and can progress rapidly to asphyxiation.
Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by pathogenic microorganisms in the urinary tract.
Urolithiasis (Renal Calculi)
Urolithiasis refers to stones (calculi) in the urinary tract. Stones are formed in the urinary tract when the urinary concentration of substances such as calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, and uric acid increases.
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation of the nasal passages due to an allergic response to certain airborne allergens.
Preoperative Phase
The scope of activities during the preoperative phase includes the establishment of the patient’s baseline assessment in the clinical setting or at home, carrying out preoperative interview and preparing the patient for the anesthetic to be given and the surgery.
Postoperative Phase
The postoperative phase of the surgical experience extends from the time the client is transferred to the recovery room or postanesthesia care unit (PACU) to the moment he or she is transported back to the surgical unit, discharged from the hospital until the follow-up care.