Study Guide for Basic Nursing

UNIT ONE CONCEPTS IN HEALTH CARE Ch. 1 Health and Wellness Ch. 2 The Health Care Delivery System Ch. 3 Community Based Nursing Practice NEW! Ch. 4 Legal Principles in Nursing Ch. 5 Ethics UNIT TWO PROCESSES IN NURSING CARE Ch. 6 Critical Thinking and Nursing Judgment Ch. 7 Nursing Process Ch. 8 Documentation & Reporting Ch. 9 Communication Ch. 10 Patient Education UNIT THREE CRITICAL THINKING IN NURSING PRACTICE Ch. 11 Infection Control Ch. 12 Vital Signs Ch. 13 Health Assessment and Physical Examination Ch. 14 Administering Medications Ch. 15 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balances UNIT FOUR PRINCIPLES FOR CARING Ch. 16 Caring in Nursing Practice Ch. 17 Cultural Diversity Ch. 18 Spirituality Ch. 19 Growth and Development Ch. 20 Self-Concept and Sexuality Ch. 21 Family Context in Nursing Ch. 22 Stress and Coping Ch. 23 Loss and Grief Ch. 24 Managing Patient Care UNIT FIVE CARING FOR PATIENTS' BASIC HUMAN NEEDS Ch. 25 Exercise and Activity Ch. 26 Safety Ch. 27 Hygiene Ch. 28 Oxygenation Ch. 29 Sleep Ch. 30 Promoting Comfort Ch. 31 Nutrition Ch. 32 Urinary Elimination Ch. 33 Bowel Elimination UNIT SIX CARING FOR PATIENTS' SPECIAL NEEDS Ch. 34 Immobility Ch. 35 Skin Integrity and Wound Care Ch. 36 Sensory Alterations Ch. 37 Surgical Patient