Myocardial Infarction
Myocardial infarction (MI), is used synonymously with coronary occlusion and heart attack, yet MI is the most preferred term as myocardial ischemia causes acute coronary syndrome (ACS) that can result in myocardial death.
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.
Metabolic Alkalosis
Metabolic Alkalosis is an acid-base imbalance characterized by excessive loss of acid or excessive gain of bicarbonate produced by an underlying pathologic disorder. Metabolic alkalosis causes metabolic, respiratory, and renal responses, producing characteristic symptoms. This condition is always secondary to an underlying cause.
Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic Acidosis is an acid-base imbalance resulting from excessive absorption or retention of acid or excessive excretion of bicarbonate produced by an underlying pathologic disorder.
Intraoperative Phase
The intraoperative phase extends from the time the client is admitted to the operating room, to the time of anesthesia administration, performance of the surgical procedure and until the client is transported to the recovery room or postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
Intracranial Aneurysm
An intracranial aneurysm is a dilation of the walls of a cerebral artery that develops as a result of weakness in the arterial wall.
Hypovolemic Shock
In hypovolemic shock, reduced intravascular blood volume causes circulatory dysfunction and inadequate tissue perfusion.
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism results from suboptimal levels of thyroid hormone.
Hypertension
Hypertension is one of the most common lifestyle diseases to date.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
HIV or human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a chronic condition that requires daily medication.
Cystitis
Cystitis is the inflammation of the urinary bladder.