Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing Flashcards (10 cards)

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1Question

Medical-surgical nursing — focus?

Answer

Care of adult patients with various conditions or post-surgery.

2Question

Nursing process steps — order?

Answer

Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.

3Question

Patient assessment components?

Answer

History, physical exam, diagnostic tests.

4Question

Medical-Surgical Nursing — focus?

Answer

Care of adults with medical or surgical conditions.

5Question

Nursing Process — steps?

Answer

Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.

6Question

Patient Assessment — components?

Answer

History, physical exam, diagnostic tests.

7Question

Common Conditions — examples?

Answer

Cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, GI, renal, neurological.

8Question

Pharmacology — importance?

Answer

Safe medication use, drug actions, patient education.

9Question

Postoperative Care — focus?

Answer

Monitoring, preventing complications, patient education.

10Question

Legal & Ethical Principles — include?

Answer

Informed consent, autonomy, beneficence, justice.

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