Study Guide for Linton and Matteson's Medical-Surgical Practical Nursing in Canada - Edition 1 - Edited by Katherine Poser, RN, BScN, MNEd, PhD(c), Adrianne Dill Linton, BSN, MN, PhD, RN, FAAN and Mary Ann Matteson, PhD, RN, FAAN Elsevier Educate

Study Guide for Linton and Matteson's Medical-Surgical Practical Nursing in Canada,

Edition 1

Edited by Katherine Poser, RN, BScN, MNEd, PhD(c), Adrianne Dill Linton, BSN, MN, PhD, RN, FAAN and Mary Ann Matteson, PhD, RN, FAAN

Publication Date: 03 Jan 2024

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With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Linton and Matteson's Medical-Surgical Practical Nursing in Canada, this study guide provides a variety of questions and exercises to help you master the PN’s role in Canadian medical-surgical care. Review exercises include fun activities, multiple-choice questions, alternate format questions, and more, all divided by level of difficulty. In the chapters on medical conditions, practical questions help you apply your knowledge directly to real-world patient care. This study guides provides the review and practice you need to prepare for the REx-PN^® or CPNRE^® licensure exams!

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Comprehensive review reflects the latest Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators (CCPNR) national PN competencies (including Ontario and British Columbia)
Variety of exercises reinforces learning with matching, multiple-choice, multiple-response, labelling, diagram reading, fill-in-the-blank questions, case studies, and more
Consistent format in each chapter
Part I: Mastering the Basics focuses on basic knowledge and comprehension of medical-surgical nursing
Part II: Putting it All Together integrates chapter content related to basic pathophysiology and basic nursing content, and focuses on comprehension and application levels
Part III: Challenge Yourself! Getting Ready for PN Examinations focuses on the application or analysis levels of cognitive ability, and can include case studies, nursing care plans, and nursing assessment
Questions arranged by level of difficulty move from simple recall to more difficult exercises designed to help you apply, analyze, and synthesize basic concepts
Alternate format questions include multiple response, labelling, prioritizing, ordering, and calculation questions to help you practice for the REx-PN^® and CPNRE^® licensure examinations
Review questions on care for older adults focus on long-term care and community-based settings, asking you to apply content to real-world practice
Additional review questions are provided on the Evolve website for the textbook

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Edited by Katherine Poser, RN, BScN, MNEd, PhD(c), Professor, Associate Dean of Specialty Programs, School of Health and Wellness, St. Lawrence College, USA; Adrianne Dill Linton, BSN, MN, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor Emeritus and former Chair, Department of Family and Community Health, University of Texas San Antonio School of Nursing, USA and Mary Ann Matteson, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor Emeritus and former Chair, Department of Family Nursing, University of Texas San Antonio School of Nursing, USA

1. Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing
2. Medical-Surgical Practice Settings
3. Medical-Surgical Patients: Individuals, Families, and Communities
4. Health, Illness, Stress, and Coping
5. Immunity, Inflammation, and Infection
6. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
7. Cancer
8. Pain
9. Shock
10. Older Persons
11. Falls
12. Immobility
13. Delirium and Dementia
14. Incontinence
15. Nutrition
16. Intravenous Therapy
17. Surgery
18. The Patient With an Ostomy
19. Palliative and Hospice Care
20. Complementary and Alternative Therapies
21. Neurological System Introduction
22. Neurological Disorders
23. Cerebrovascular Accident
24. Spinal Cord Injury
25. Respiratory System Introduction
26. Upper Respiratory Conditions
27. Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Conditions
28. Chronic Lower Respiratory Tract Conditions
29. Hematological System Introduction
30. Hematological Conditions
31. Immunological System Introduction
32. Immunological Conditions
33. Cardiovascular System Introduction
34. Cardiac Conditions
35. Vascular Disorders
36. Hypertension
37. Digestive System Introduction
38. Upper Digestive Tract Conditions
39. Lower Digestive Tract Conditions
40. Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreatic Conditions
41. Urological System Introduction
42. Urological Conditions
43. Musculoskeletal System Introduction
44. Connective Tissue Conditions
45. Fractures
46. Amputations
47. Endocrine System Introduction
48. Pituitary and Adrenal Conditions
49. Thyroid and Parathyroid Conditions
50. Diabetes and Hypoglycemia
51. Female Reproductive System Introduction
52. Female Reproductive Conditions
53. Male Reproductive System Introduction
54. Male Reproductive Conditions
55. Sexually Transmitted Infections
56. Integumentary System Introduction
57. Skin Problems
58. Special Senses Introduction
59. Eye and Vision Conditions
60. Ear and Hearing Conditions
61. Psychobiological Conditions
62. Substance Use
63. First Aid, Emergency Care, and Disaster Management

ISBN: 9780323872713

Page Count: 360

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