Mosby's Medical-Surgical Memory Notecards

Visual, Mnemonic and Memory Aids for Nurses
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-0-443-26131-2
Verlag: Churchill Livingstone

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 102 mm x 152 mm, Gewicht: 450 g

Memorize the medical-surgical nursing facts you need to know ? in a flash! Featuring more than 100 colorful 4 x 6 note cards, Mosby’s Medical-Surgical Memory Notecards use illustrations, mnemonics, and humor to make studying easier and more fun. This unique medical-surgical review may be used as either a spiral-bound notebook or as individual flashcards, so it’s perfect for studying while on the go. Created by nursing educator JoAnn Zerwekh, these durable note cards will help you prepare for class, clinicals, or the NCLEX® examination. There’s no other study tool like it! - UNIQUE! More than 100 full-color cartoons offer humorous and memorable presentations of key medical-surgical concepts and conditions.
- UNIQUE! Mnemonics and other time-tested memory aids help you grasp and remember even the most complex concepts.
- Concise information provided on the back of each image emphasizes specific nursing details and key concepts.
- Four distinctive colors are used to highlight serious/life threatening implications, common clinical findings, important nursing implications, and patient teaching.
- What You Need to Know sections on each card cover key information in a quick and easy-to-review format.
- Colored thumb tabs at the bottom of the page allow you to find topics quickly.
- Thick pages and a spiral-bound format create a portable tool that is durable enough for use in the clinical environment.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Zerwekh, JoAnn

Garneau, Ashley Zerwekh

Zerwekh, Tyler

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Pflege Chirurgische Pflege

Inhaltsverzeichnis

ENDOCRINE
Acromegaly
Diabetes Insipidus
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Diabetes Mellitus - Type 1 Signs & Symptoms
Diabetes Mellitus - Type 2
Blood Glucose Mnemonics
Methods to Diagnose Diabetes Mellitus
Triangle of Diabetes Management
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State
Hypoglycemia
Exercise Guide for Diabetic Fitness
Metabolic Syndrome
Addison Disease
Cushing Syndrome
Adrenal Gland Hormones
HEMATOLOGY
Anemia
Blood Administration
Acute Blood Transfusion Reactions
Delayed Blood Transfusion Reactions
Nursing Management of a Blood Transfusion Reaction
Hemophilia
Sickle Cell Crisis
Symptoms of Leukemia
RESPIRATORY
Symptoms of Hypoxia
Asthma
Pneumonia
COPD
Emphysema
Chronic Bronchitis
Pulmonary Embolus
Pulmonary Edema
Tuberculosis
Pneumothorax
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
COVID-19 Signs & Symptoms
VASCULAR
Progression of Atherosclerosis
Hypertension
Hypertension Nursing Care
Hypertensive Crisis
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Venous Thromboembolism
Aortic Dissection
Stages of Shock
CARDIAC
Chronic Stable Angina
Myocardial Infarction
FACES of Heart Failure
Left-Sided Heart Failure
Right-Sided Heart Failure
Treating Heart Failure
GASTROINTESTINAL
Normal Elimination
Appendicitis
Peritonitis
Bowel Obstruction
Types of Bowel Obstructions
Types of Ostomies
GERD
Peptic Ulcer Disease Crohn Disease
Dumping Syndrome
Sir Hernia
LIVER; BILIARY; PANCREAS
Cirrhosis: Later Clinical Manifestations
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A & E
Cholecystitis
Laparoscopic vs Open Cholecystectomy
Pancreatitis
NEUROLOGY
Increased Intracranial Pressure
Increased Intracranial Pressure (IICP) - Cushing's Triad
Seizures
Stroke Symptoms
FAST Recognition of a Stroke
Left CVA
Right CVA
CVA - Functioning vs Affected
Spinal Cord Injury
Autonomic Dysreflexia
Parkinson Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Myasthenia Gravis
Cholinergic Crisis
Bell Palsy
Migraine Headache Symptoms (POUND)
Tetanus
MUSCULOSKELETAL
Fracture Classification
Hip Fracture
Care of Patient in Traction
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint Replacements
Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Osteoporosis
Sprains and Strains - Nursing Care
REPRODUCTIVE
Menopause
Post Mastectomy Nursing Care
TURP
URINARY-KIDNEY
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urinary Calculi
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Stages
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Phases
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) - End-Stage
Kidney Transplant Rejection
Urinary Diversion
INTEGUMENTARY
Depth of Burns
Lyme Disease
Melanoma
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Tips on Healing Wounds
EAR AND EYE
Cataract
Glaucoma
Corneal Transplant Surgery
Causes of Hearing Loss
IMMUNE
Anaphylactic Reaction
Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Types of Disasters
Disaster Management
Triage
Emergency Response Plan