Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam

by Zerwekh & Claborn

• ISBN13: 9780323039567
• ISBN10: 0323039561
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2005-12-23
• Publisher: Mosby

Summary

Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN Exam, 6th edition, covers the key nursing concepts and content areas found on the latest NCLEX-RN licensure examination. A concise outline format summarizes essential nursing content, enhanced by multiple illustrations, including many of the authors popular mnemonic cartoons. The easy, colorful design includes a special Alert! feature that highlights frequently tested nursing concepts, and Nursing Priority boxes that identify priorities of care. The introductory chapter reviews the latest NCLEX test plan and new alternate item format questions, while separate chapters cover pharmacology and nursing management. The remaining chapters are organized by lifespan, basic nursing concepts, client populations, and body systems, for easy location of specific content. Chapter appendixes summarize related medications, diagnostic tests, and nursing procedures. NCLEX examination style review questions close every chapter, and a companion CD-ROM with over 1,500 questions (including alternate item formats) allows users to customize practice exams, and review answers and rationales. Identifies concepts frequently found on the NCLEX exam in a specially designed Alert! feature. Highlights priorities of care in specially designed Nursing Priority boxes. Includes separate chapters on pharmacology and nursing management to focus on areas emphasized on the NCLEX exam. Uses a concise outline format for easy access to essential nursing content. Summarizes medications, diagnostic tests, and nursing procedures in chapter appendixes. Includes answers and rationales for all review questions so users can understand why correct answers are right and incorrect options are wrong. Includes a companion CD-ROM that gives students an electronic testing experience and allows them to customize practice exams for focused study needs. Over 100 illustrations enhance key nursing content, including mnemonic cartoons from the authors popular Notebook series. A full-color, fun design, enhances content with a student-friendly, manageable approach. Increases the number of test questions to over 1,500 for multiple study and practice test sessions. Allows students to choose practice questions by specific content areas on the CD-ROM, providing options for customized practice tests. Includes electronic alternate item format questions on the CD-ROM, such as priority drag and drop and illustrated hot spots, consistent with the features of the NCLEX-RN exam.

Table of Contents

Testing Strategies for the NCLEX-RN® Examination	1	(20)
Test Plan	1	(4)
Successful Test Taking on the NCLEX®	5	(1)
NCLEX® Test-Taking Strategies	5	(13)
Tips for Test-Taking Success	18	(1)
Study Habits	18	(2)
Decrease Anxiety	20	(1)
Health Implications Across the Life Span	21	(22)
Growth and Development	21	(5)
Childhood Diseases	26	(3)
Poisoning	29	(2)
Long-Term Care	31	(1)
Long-Term Health Care	31	(1)
Rehabilitation	32	(1)
Home Health Care	33	(1)
Nutrition	33	(8)
Appendix 2-1: Developmental Tasks	41	(2)
Concepts of Nursing Practice	43	(26)
Basic Human Needs	43	(1)
Steps of the Nursing Process	43	(1)
Health Assessment	43	(3)
Health Promotion	46	(1)
Health Teaching	46	(1)
Basic Nursing Skills	47	(4)
Immobility	51	(1)
Pain	52	(4)
Perioperative Care	56	(4)
General Postoperative Care	60	(4)
Appendix 3-1: Nursing Procedure: Positioning	64	(1)
Appendix 3-2: Analgesics	65	(2)
Appendix 3-3: Preoperative Medications	67	(2)
Control Functions and Management	69	(12)
Legal Aspects	69	(6)
Ethical Concerns	75	(1)
Management Concepts	75	(6)
Pharmacology	81	(16)
General Concepts of Pharmacology	81	(2)
Medication Administration	83	(12)
Appendix 5-1: Conversions	95	(1)
Appendix 5-2: Abbreviations and Symbols	95	(1)
Appendix 5-3: List of ``Do Not Use'' Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols Approved by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)	96	(1)
Homeostasis	97	(24)
Fluid and Electrolytes	97	(2)
Intravenous Fluid Replacement Therapy	99	(2)
Acid-Base Balance	101	(3)
Inflammation	104	(1)
Infection	105	(6)
Appendix 6-1: Electrolyte Imbalances: Potassium	111	(1)
Appendix 6-2: Medications to Correct Potassium Imbalance	112	(1)
Appendix 6-3: Electrolyte Imbalances: Sodium	113	(1)
Appendix 6-4: Medications to Correct Sodium Imbalance	113	(1)
Appendix 6-5: Electrolyte Imbalances: Calcium	114	(1)
Appendix 6-6: Medications to Correct Calcium Imbalance	115	(1)
Appendix 6-7: Antiinflammatory Medications	115	(1)
Appendix 6-8: Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs and Acetaminophen	116	(1)
Appendix 6-9: Infection Control Procedures	117	(1)
Appendix 6-10: Antibiotic Medications	118	(3)
Immune System	121	(16)
Physiology of the Immune System	121	(1)
Disorders of the Immune System	122	(10)
Appendix 7-1: Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)	132	(1)
Appendix 7-2: Immunosuppressive Medications	133	(2)
Appendix 7-3: Medications for Allergic Reactions	135	(2)
Abnormal Cell Growth	137	(12)
Characteristics of Cancer	137	(1)
Treatment of Cancer	138	(9)
Appendix 8-1: Antineoplastic Agents	147	(2)
Psychiatric Nursing Concepts	149	(24)
Self-Concept	149	(1)
Body Image	150	(1)
Specific Situations of Altered Body Image and Nursing Intervention	150	(2)
Human Sexuality	152	(1)
Concept of Loss	152	(2)
Cultural Diversity	154	(1)
Psychosocial Assessment	154	(2)
Stress and Adaptation	156	(1)
Concept of Anxiety	157	(1)
Coping/Defense/Ego/Mental Mechanisms	157	(1)
Therapeutic Nursing Process	157	(3)
Intervention Modalities	160	(1)
Common Behavioral Patterns	161	(3)
Abuse	164	(7)
Appendix 9-1: Understanding Defense Mechanisms	171	(2)
Psychiatric Disorders	173	(32)
Child-Related Disorders	173	(4)
Organic Mental Disorders	177	(7)
Personality Disorders	184	(2)
Substance Use Disorders	186	(5)
Affective Disorders	191	(4)
Schizophrenic Disorders	195	(6)
Appendix 10-1: Antianxiety Agents	201	(1)
Appendix 10-2: Antimanic Medications	202	(1)
Appendix 10-3: Antidepressant Medications	203	(2)
Integumentary System	205	(14)
Physiology of the Skin	205	(1)
Disorders of the Skin	206	(11)
Appendix 11-1: Medications Used in Skin Disorders	217	(1)
Appendix 11-2: Topical Antibiotics for Burn Treatment	218	(1)
Sensory System	219	(14)
Physiology of the Eye	219	(1)
Disorders of the Eye	219	(5)
Physiology of the Ear	224	(1)
Disorders of the Ear	224	(5)
Appendix 12-1: Ophthalmic and Hearing Diagnostics	229	(1)
Appendix 12-2: Ophthalmic Medications	230	(1)
Appendix 12-3: Nursing Procedure: Ear and Eye Irrigation	231	(2)
Endocrine System	233	(30)
Physiology of the Pituitary Gland	233	(1)
Disorders of the Pituitary Gland	233	(2)
Physiology of the Thyroid Gland	235	(1)
Disorders of the Thyroid Gland	235	(3)
Physiology of the Parathyroid	238	(1)
Disorders of the Parathyroid	239	(1)
Physiology of the Pancreas	240	(1)
Disorders of the Pancreas	240	(11)
Physiology of the Adrenals	251	(1)
Disorders of the Adrenals	252	(6)
Appendix 13-1: Endocrine Diagnostics	258	(2)
Appendix 13-2: Medications Used in Endocrine Disorders	260	(3)
Hematologic System	263	(18)
Physiology of the Blood	263	(8)
Disorders of Coagulation	271	(5)
Appendix 14-1: Hematologic Diagnostics	276	(1)
Appendix 14-2: Hematologic Medications	277	(1)
Appendix 14-3: Blood Transfusions	277	(2)
Appendix 14-4: Bone Marrow Transplant	279	(2)
Respiratory System	281	(36)
Physiology of the Respiratory System	281	(3)
Acute Respiratory Disorders	284	(20)
Appendix 15-1: Pulmonary Diagnostics	304	(2)
Appendix 15-2: Respiratory Medications	306	(2)
Appendix 15-3: Sudden Airway Obstruction	308	(1)
Appendix 15-4: Water-Sealed Chest Drainage	309	(2)
Appendix 15-5: Artificial Airways	311	(2)
Appendix 15-6: Suctioning Through Artificial Airways	313	(1)
Appendix 15-7: Oxygen	314	(1)
Appendix 15-8: Ventilators	315	(1)
Appendix 15-9: Nursing Procedure: Sputum Specimen Collection	316	(1)
Vascular System	317	(22)
Physiology of the Vascular System	317	(1)
Disorders of the Vascular System	318	(14)
Appendix 16-1: Vascular Diagnostics	332	(1)
Appendix 16-2: Antihyperlipidemic Medications	332	(1)
Appendix 16-3: Anticoagulants	333	(1)
Appendix 16-4: Antiplatelet Medications	334	(1)
Appendix 16-5: Antihypertensive Medications	334	(1)
Appendix 16-6: Diuretics	335	(1)
Appendix 16-7: Medications Used for Treatment of Shock	336	(1)
Appendix 16-8: Vascular Access Lines	337	(2)
Cardiac System	339	(36)
Physiology of the Cardiac System	339	(4)
Disorders of the Cardiac System	343	(19)
Appendix 17-1: Cardiac Diagnostics	362	(1)
Appendix 17-2: Cardiac Medications	363	(3)
Appendix 17-3: Cardiac Dysrhythmias	366	(3)
Appendix 17-4: Pacemakers	369	(1)
Appendix 17-5: Bedside Hemodynamic Monitoring	370	(2)
Appendix 17-6: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	372	(2)
Appendix 17-7: Defibrillation	374	(1)
Gastrointestinal System	375	(36)
Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System	375	(1)
Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System	376	(21)
Appendix 18-1: Gastrointestinal System Diagnostics	397	(2)
Appendix 18-2: Antiemetics	399	(1)
Appendix 18-3: Laxatives	399	(1)
Appendix 18-4: Antidiarrheal Agents	400	(1)
Appendix 18-5: Antiulcer	401	(1)
Appendix 18-6: Intestinal Antibiotics	402	(1)
Appendix 18-7: Total Parenteral Nutrition (Hyperalimentation)	402	(1)
Appendix 18-8: Nursing Procedure: Nasogastric and Intestinal Tubes	403	(2)
Appendix 18-9: Nursing Procedure: Tube Feeding	405	(1)
Appendix 18-10: Nursing Procedure: Enemas	406	(1)
Appendix 18-11: Nursing Procedure: Stool Specimen	407	(1)
Appendix 18-12: Nursing Procedure: Care of the Client with an Ostomy	407	(4)
Hepatic and Biliary System	411	(14)
Physiology of the Hepatic and Biliary System	411	(1)
Disorders of the Hepatic System	412	(7)
Disorders of the Biliary Tract	419	(4)
Appendix 19-1: Diagnostics of the Hepatic and Biliary System	423	(2)
Neurological System	425	(40)
Physiology of the Nervous System	425	(5)
Disorders of the Neurological System	430	(27)
Appendix 20-1: Neurological System Diagnostics	457	(2)
Appendix 20-2: Antiepileptics	459	(1)
Appendix 20-3: Cholinergic (Anticholinesterase) Medications	460	(1)
Appendix 20-4: Antiparkinsonism Agents	460	(1)
Appendix 20-5: Seizure Disorders	461	(2)
Appendix 20-6: Aphasia	463	(2)
Musculoskeletal System	465	(24)
Physiology of the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue	465	(2)
Disorders of Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue	467	(16)
Appendix 21-1: Diagnostic Studies	483	(1)
Appendix 21-2: Medications	484	(1)
Appendix 21-3: Amputations	485	(1)
Appendix 21-4: Assistive Devices for Immobility	486	(3)
Reproductive System	489	(20)
Physiology of the Reproductive System	489	(2)
Disorders of the Reproductive System	491	(16)
Appendix 22-1: Medications Used in Reproductive System Disorders	507	(1)
Appendix 22-2: Hormone Replacement	508	(1)
Urinary-Renal System	509	(24)
Physiology of the Kidney and Urinary Tract	509	(1)
Disorders of the Urinary-Renal System	510	(17)
Appendix 23-1: Diagnostics of the Urinary-Renal System	527	(1)
Appendix 23-2: Renal Medications	528	(1)
Appendix 23-3: Urinary Diversion	529	(2)
Appendix 23-4: Nursing Procedure: Urine Specimen Collection	531	(1)
Appendix 23-5: Nursing Procedure: Urinary Catheterization	531	(2)
Antepartum	533	(26)
Family Planning	533	(4)
Normal Pregnancy Cycle: Physiological Changes	537	(2)
Psychological Changes of the Expectant Family	539	(1)
Prenatal Care	540	(6)
Fetal Well-Being	546	(2)
Complications Associated with Pregnancy	548	(9)
Appendix 24-1: Contraceptive Methods	557	(2)
Intrapartum and Postpartum	559	(26)
Labor and Delivery	559	(6)
Operative Obstetrics	565	(2)
Complications Associated with Labor and Delivery	567	(6)
Postpartal Assessment	573	(1)
Postpartum Nursing Care	574	(3)
Complications of the Puerperium	577	(5)
Appendix 25-1: Magnesium Sulfate	582	(1)
Appendix 25-2: Oxytocic Medications and Prostaglandins to Cause Uterine Contractions	582	(1)
Appendix 25-3: Tocolytic Agents to Suppress Labor	583	(2)
Newborn	585	(20)
Healthy Newborn	585	(7)
High-Risk Newborn	592	(9)
Disorders of Maternal Origin	601	(4)
Appendix A: Normal Laboratory Data	605	(2)
Appendix B: State Boards of Nursing	607	(6)
Chapter Study Questions: Answers and Rationales	613	(28)
Index	641