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TEST BANK for Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach (11th Edition) by Patricia Gonce Morton and Dorrie K. Fontaine is structurally organized into 13 core parts spanning 56 chapters. The textbook balances advanced physiological concepts with psychosocial care, patient safety, and ethical practice. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
You can purchase or view comprehensive details of this textbook on Amazon. [1]
📋 Main Parts and Topics Covered
Part 1: The Concept of Holism Applied to Critical Care Nursing Practice [1]
    • Caring and collaboration: Foundations of high-acuity nursing excellence.
    • Patient & family experiences: Navigating the psychological impact of critical illness.
    • Comfort and palliative care: Strategies for pain relief and end-of-life care. [1, 2]
Part 2: Professional Practice Issues in Critical Care [1]
    • Ethical dilemmas: Navigating moral distress and patient advocacy in the ICU.
    • Legal issues: Understanding malpractice, documentation, and liability.
    • Practice models: Building professional frameworks for clinical excellence. [1, 2, 3]
Part 3: Special Populations in Critical Care
    • Pediatric patients: Unique needs of critically ill children.
    • Pregnant women: Managing maternal-fetal critical care emergencies.
    • Older adults: Addressing comorbidities, polypharmacy, and age-related changes.
    • Postanesthesia care: Monitoring recovery immediately following major surgery. [1]
Part 4: Special Situations in Critical Care
    • Rapid Response Teams: Early intervention systems and safe patient transport.
    • Disaster management: Preparedness protocols for critical care units. [1]
Parts 5 to 12: Organ System Assessment and Management [1]
Each of these parts covers foundational anatomy and physiology, advanced patient assessment, medical-surgical management, and common disorders: [1, 2]
    • Cardiovascular system: Advanced hemodynamic monitoring, heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, and cardiac surgery protocols.
    • Respiratory system: Mechanical ventilation, respiratory failure, and arterial blood gas analysis.
    • Renal system: Acute kidney injury, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and fluid-electrolyte imbalances.
    • Nervous system: Neurological monitoring, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injuries.
    • Gastrointestinal system: GI bleeds, hepatic failure, acute pancreatitis, and nutritional support.
    • Endocrine system: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS), and thyroid storms.
    • Hematologic and immune systems: Coagulation disorders, sepsis, and immunocompromised care.
    • Integumentary system: Burn management and complex wound care. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Part 13: Multisystem Dysfunction
    • Shock syndromes: Hypovolemic, cardiogenic, anaphylactic, and neurogenic shock.
    • Sepsis and MODS: Pathophysiology and bundles for Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome.
    • Trauma care: Systemic response to severe physical trauma. [1, 3]
💡 Key Pedagogical Features
    • QSEN Icons: Highlights Quality and Safety Education for Nurses competencies.
    • Spotlight on Genetics: Addresses how genetic factors influence critical disorders.
    • Evidence-Based Practice Boxes: Features critical alerts directly from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
    • Collaborative Care Guides: Maps out interprofessional team interventions. [1, 2, 3]

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cardiovascular system Endocrine System Gastrointestinal System Hematologic and immune systems Integumentary System Multisystem Dysfunction Nervous system Organ System Assessment and Management Professional Practice Issues in Critical Care Respiratory System Sepsis and MODS Special Populations in Critical Care Special Situations in Critical Care The Concept of Holism Applied to Critical Care Nursing Practice
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