RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STUDY THIS SUMMER FOR BEGINNING MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING

This is from Mrs. Flanders

I recommend that you do the exercises in the STUDY GUIDE for MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, Lewis, Heitkemper and Dirksen. If you like to read the chapters first, I recommend that you have the study guide with you as you read and complete the exercises as you go. I know sometimes you never get to the study guide because you haven’t finished reading. Use good time management as you study. The exercises help you to focus on the key points in the chapters and give you a well organized review of the subject when you are preparing for the exams. Know your pathophysiology and diagnostic studies.


Respiratory System:

Chapters 25-28 pp 152-185

Hematology:

Chapters 29-30 pp 186-201

Immunology:

Chapters 12-14 pp 59-81

Neurological System:

Chapters 54-57 pp 412-445

Genitourinary System:

Chapters 43-45 pp 323-350 (Emphasis your understanding of the normal anatomy and physiology of the renal system, e.g. glomerular filtration. Know the pertinent lab tests and how they indicate problems).

Endocrine system:

Chapters 46-48 pp 351-375 (Pay particular attention to these glands: pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal. Know diabetes mellitus)

Musculoskeletal System:

Chapters 60-63 pp 459-488