Book Description

The nation's nursing shortage continues to have the potential to negatively impact the quality and safety of patient care both in civilian and military medical treatment facilities (MTF). Insufficient Army nursing capacity and in some cases low density specialties can threaten the viability of current and future AMEDD missions. The materials combined in this book provide complete, easily understandable, and well-planned learning tools for both military and civilian students.This Field Training Workbook is used as a quick reference manual for supportive care as well as guidance for the total skills competency required of medical personnel. In addition to providing the most concise information for consistent training and efficient learning, this text also provides guidance for diagnostics and self-testing.The United States Army is recognized internationally as the standard for complete, efficient and effective adult education. The Army has a tradition of pioneering training systems that then transition into the corporate civilian sector. This manual has been continuously tested and updated to successfully educate every member of the modern United States Army Medical Department (AMEDD). Included Documents and Features: Nursing Care of the Surgical Patient1. Preoperative Care of the Surgical Patient 2. Operating Room Care of the Surgical Patient 3. Recovery Room Care of the Surgical Patient 4. Postoperative Care of the Surgical Patient Nursing Care Related to the Musculoskeletal System1. Introduction to Orthopedic Nursing 2. Assessment and Special Equipment 3. Mobilization Aids, Casts, and Traction 4. Contusions, Sprains, Strains, and Dislocations 5. Fractures and Amputation 6. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Gout 7. Drugs Nursing Care Related to the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems1. Cardiovascular System Anatomy and Physiology2. Diagnostic Procedures and Cardiovascular Disorders 3. Nursing Care of the Cardiovascular Surgical Patient 4. Sudden Cardiac Death 5. Respiratory SystemAnatomy and Physiology 6. Physical Examination and Diagnostic Studies 7. Special Nursing Management 8. Pulmonary Drainage 9. Disorders Involving the Upper Respiratory System 10. Disorders Involving the Lower Respiratory System Nursing Care Related to the Gastrointestinal and Urinary Systems1. Gastrointestinal System Anatomy and Physiology2. Nursing Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures3. Gastrointestinal Intubation4. Gastrostomy, Colostomy, Ileostomy5. Gastrointestinal Disorders6. Hepato-Biliary Disorders7. Diabetes8. Urinary System Anatomy and Physiology9. Nursing Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures10. Catheterization and Drainage11. Urinary DisordersNursing Care Related to the Sensory and Neurological Systems1. The Sensory System and Introduction to the Special Senses 2. Assessment, Treatments and Procedures 3. Disorders of the Eye and Ear 4. Neurological System Anatomy and Physiology 5. Neurological Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures 6. Care of the Unconscious Patient 7. Infectious Nervous System Disorders 8. Degenerative Nervous System Disorders 9. Cranial Nerve Disorders 10. Head and Spine Injuries 11. Disorders of the Brain Exercises Supporting Each Section