Lippincott's Need-To-Know Nursing Reference Facts

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ISBN: 9780781714440 | 0781714443
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Copyright: 6/1/1998

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Pocket-sized quick reference of abbreviations, laboratory values, and normal and abnormal assessment findings. For the student nurse or experienced nurse practitioner. Trim size: 7 x 4.25 inches. Softcover. DNLM: Reference Values.

CHAPTER 1 Foundational Concepts of Reference Facts

(28)

Medical Terminology: Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes

(4)

Commonly Used Abbreviations

(4)

Body Planes and Directions (figure)

(1)

Body Planes and Directions (table)

(2)

Body Positioning

(2)

Temperature Conversion Chart

(1)

Height-Weight Tables

(1)

Normal Vital Sign Ranges across the Lifespan

(1)

Pulse Quality Rating Scale

(1)

Recommended Bladder Dimensions for Blood Pressure Cuffs

(1)

Characteristics of Percussion Tones

(1)

NANDA Taxonomy

(4)

Standard Precautions

(5)

CHAPTER 2 Pharmacology Reference Facts

(28)

Equivalents and Conversions

(4)

Body Surface Nomogram

(1)

Pediatric Body Surface Nomogram

(1)

DEA Schedules of Controlled Substances

(1)

FDA Pregnancy Categories

(1)

Narcotic Equianalgesic Dosages

(1)

Needle and Syringe Specifications

(1)

Injection Sites

(3)

Compatibility of Drugs in Syringe

(2)

Drug Compatibility Guide

(2)

Composition of Selected IV Solutions

(1)

Flow Rates for IV Infusions

(1)

IV Catheter Maintenance Guidelines

(2)

Patient Teaching Guide

(1)

Blood Plasma Concentration of Commonly Monitored Drugs

(3)

Blood Plasma Concentration of Commonly Monitored Antibiotics

(1)

CHAPTER 3 Respiratory Reference Facts

(12)

Types of Respirations

(1)

Respiratory Landmarks

(1)

Normal and Abnormal Breath Sounds

(1)

Oxygen Administration Devices

(4)

Approximate Oxygen Concentrations

(1)

Normal Arterial Blood Gas Values

(1)

Changes in Arterial Blood Gas Values with Respiratory Acid-Base Imbalances

(1)

Endotracheal Tube Sizes

(1)

Pulmonary Function Tests

(1)

CHAPTER 4 Cardiovascular Reference Facts

(8)

Cardiac Landmarks

(1)

Normal Heart Sounds

(1)

Abnormal Heart Sounds

(1)

Jugular Venous Distention Assessment

(1)

ECG Lead Placement

(1)

Hemodynamic Assessment of Myocardial Infarction

(1)

Cardiac Enzymes after Acute Myocardial Infarction

(1)

Common Grading Systems for Heart Murmurs

(1)

Lipoprotein Tests

(2)

CHAPTER 5 Neurologic Reference Facts

(12)

Cranial Nerve Function and Assessment

(2)

Mini-Mental Status Exam

(1)

The Glasgow Coma Scale

(1)

Assessing Deep Tendon Reflexes

(3)

Levels of Spinal Cord Innervation

(1)

Posturing Positions

(1)

Normal CSF Values

(2)

CHAPTER 6 Gastrointestinal Reference Facts

(18)

Abdominal Quadrants and Regions

(1)

Special Diets

(1)

Commonly Used Enema Solutions

(1)

Types of Ostomies and Stool Characteristics

(1)

Common Types of Gastrointestinal Tubes

(1)

Estimating NG Tube Length

(1)

Complications of Enteral Feedings

(4)

Complications of Administration of Total Nutrient Admixture (TNA) and Treatment

100

(3)

Liver Function Studies

103

(4)

CHAPTER 7 Fluid and Electrolyte Reference Facts

107

(42)

Assessment Parameters for Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

109

(14)

Normal Daily Urine Output during the Lifespan

123

(1)

Normal Electrolyte Values

123

(2)

Signs and Symptoms of Electrolyte Imbalances

125

(18)

Signs and Symptoms of Acid-Base Imbalances

143

(5)

Signs and Symptoms of Water Excess or Deficit

148

(1)

Signs and Symptoms of Isotonic Fluid Excess or Deficit

148

(1)

CHAPTER 8 Renal and Urologic Reference Facts

149

(16)

Normal Urine Characteristics

151

(2)

Urinary Diversions

153

(1)

Renal Function Tests

154

(2)

Categories of Renal Failure

156

(2)

Recommended Antibiotic Dosage in Renal Failure

158

(4)

Routine Urinalysis

162

(1)

24-Hour Urine Collection Data

162

(2)

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

164

(1)

CHAPTER 9 Endocrine and Metabolic Reference Facts

165

(22)

Clinical Manifestations of Endocrine Dysfunction

167

(3)

International Classification of Diabetes and Other Glucose Intolerance

170

(2)

Chronic Complications of Diabetes Mellitus

172

(6)

Insulin

178

(1)

Oral Hypoglycemic Agents

179

(1)

Signs and Symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

180

(1)

Signs and Symptoms of HHNS

180

(1)

Signs and Symptoms of Insulin Reaction

181

(1)

Systematic Assessment of Arterial Blood Gases (ABG)

181

(2)

Changes in Arterial Blood Gases in Metabolic Acid-Base Imbalances

183

(1)

Compensatory Changes Related to Primary Acid-Base Disturbances

184

(1)

Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS)

184

(1)

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

185

(1)

Glucose Tolerance Test

185

(2)

CHAPTER 10 Hematologic and Immunologic Reference Facts

187

(54)

Characteristics of White Blood Cells

189

(1)

Blood Group Antigens and Antibodies

189

(1)

ABO and Rh Compatibility

190

(1)

Acute Reactions to Blood Transfusion

191

(4)

Delayed Reactions to Transfusion Therapy

195

(4)

Guide for Adult Immunization

199

(2)

Opportunistic Infections and Drug Therapies

201

(3)

Characteristics and Management of Genital Lesions Caused by STDs

204

(2)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Laboratory Diagnoses

206

(4)

Selected Infectious Diseases

210

(24)

Bone Marrow Aspiration

234

(1)

Hemogram

235

(1)

Differential White Blood Cell Count

236

(1)

Red Blood Cell Count (RBC; Erythrocyte Count)

237

(1)

Hemoglobin (Hb)

237

(1)

Hematocrit

238

(1)

Coagulant Factor Assay

238

(1)

Quantitative Immunoglobulins

239

(1)

Lymphocyte Immunophenotyping

240

(1)

CHAPTER 11 Musculoskeletal Reference Facts

241

(18)

Divisions of the Skeleton

243

(1)

Major Bones in the Skeleton

244

(1)

The Vertebral Column

245

(1)

Major Muscles in the Body (table)

246

(4)

Major Muscles in the Body (figure)

250

(2)

Joint Types

252

(1)

Terms Used to Describe Body Movements

252

(2)

Range of Motion

254

(3)

Types of Fractures

257

(2)

CHAPTER 12 Integumentary Reference Facts

259

(12)

Skin Color Assessment

261

(1)

Types of Skin Lesions

262

(2)

Types of Wounds

264

(1)

Stages of Wound Healing

265

(1)

Common Pressure Points

265

(1)

Stages of Pressure Ulcers

266

(1)

Common Types of Drains

267

(1)

Temperatures for Heat and Cold Applications

267

(1)

Burn Characteristics

268

(1)

Rule of Nines

269

(1)

Lund and Browder Chart

270

(1)

Credits

271

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