Davis's Nclex-rn Success

by Lagerquist, Sally Lambert

• ISBN13: 9780803612426
• ISBN10: 0803612427
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780803608160
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-01
• Publisher: F a Davis Co
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Summary

Sally Lagerquist's review book has been key in the success of thousands of students taking the NCLEX-RN® exam. The new 2nd edition of Davis's NCLEX-RN® Success is based on the latest official NCLEX-RN® test plan, and incorporates new question formats into the test review itself. Not only does this review book bring with it the expertise of an author who has spent nearly 40 years teaching exam prep, but also a money-back guarantee and free phone consultation with the author for any student who uses the book and does not pass the exam. "The review text is of excellent quality. Study tips and strategies and relaxation exercises are a plus." Mary Allen Carey, PhD, University of Oklahoma College of Nursing for Doody Enterprises 4 STARS! "Excellent. 4 stars!" - Mary Allen Carey, PhD, University of Oklahoma College of Nursing (for Doody Enterprises) A CD-ROM is packaged with the book. System Requirements: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, Pentium III CPU or higher, 64 MB RAM (128 MB RAM preferred), CD-ROM drive, 100MB hard disk space. Click Here for a Special Mail-In Rebate Offer

Table of Contents

About the Editor/Authors	vii
Contributing Authors to This Edition	ix
Acknowledgments	xiii
Preface	xv
List of Tables	xix
List of Figures	xxi
Orientation and Pre Test: Special Questions Based on official NCLEX-RN® Test Plan	1	(110)
Sally L. Lagerquist
Debra Brady
Christine Hooper
Janice McMillin
Robyn Nelson
Cheryl Osborne
Mary St. Jonn Seed
Kathleen Snider
Carolyn Van Couwenberghe
Orientation	1	(2)
How to Use This Review Book as a Study Guide	1	(1)
As a Starting Point
As an End Point
As an Anxiety-Reduction Tool
As a General Study Guide and as a Refresher for Nurses Not Presently in Practice
Where to Begin
While Reviewing
After Reviewing
Key Points to Recall for Better Study	2	(1)
Memorization: Purpose and Strategies	3	(1)
The Mechanics of the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses--Computer Adaptive Test (NCLEX-RN®)	3	(7)
How to Prepare for and Score Higher on Exams	7	(1)
The Psychology of Test Taking
Prepare Physically and Mentally
Tips for NCLEX-RN®
Tips for Other (Pencil-and-Paper) Tests and Exams
How to Reduce Anxiety	8	(2)
Progressive Relaxation
Instructions
Suggestions for Additional Experiential Vignettes
Pre Test: Special Questions Based on Official Test Plan, with Alternate Item Format	10	(101)
Introduction	10	(1)
Questions	10	(33)
Answers/Rationales/Tips	43	(68)
Guidelines and Tips for International Nurses and Repeat Test-Takers	111	(8)
Sally L. Lagerquist
Tips for NCLEX-RN® Candidates Who Must Repeat the Exam	111	(1)
Purpose of This Section
What Is the Difference Between Taking This Exam for the First Time and Repeating It?
What Are Some Risk Factors for Not Passing the First Time?
It Is Not a Matter of How Much You Study for the Test, but How You Use the Review Material
How Do You Know What You Need to Review?
What to Do to Pass Next Time
How Will You Know That You Are Well Prepared and Ready to Retake the Exam?
A Guide for Graduates of Nursing Schools Outside the United States	112	(1)
How to Use This Book to Serve Special Needs
Test-Taking Tips and Guidelines: Sixty Strategies to Use in Answering Questions	113	(6)
Management of Care, Cultural Diversity, Ethical and Legal Aspects, and Nursing Trends	119	(22)
Sally L. Lagerquist
Kathleen Snider
Management of Care	119	(2)
Concepts of Management
Delegation
Establishing Priorities
Disaster Planning
Triage
Emergency Response Plan
Fire Safety and Preparedness
Safe Use of Equipment
Cultural Diversity in Nursing Practice	121	(2)
Cultural Influences on Health-Care Practices with Children
Religious and Spiritual Influences on Health	123	(2)
Nursing Ethics	125	(1)
Client Bill of Rights	125	(1)
Legal Aspects of Nursing	126	(8)
Organ Donation
Questions Most Frequently Asked by Nurses About Nursing and the Law	128	(4)
Taking-Orders
Client's Consent
Documentation
Confidentiality
HIPAA
Liability
Good Samaritan Act
Leaving Against Medical Advice
Restraints
Wills
Disciplinary Action
Floating
Dispensing Medications
Illegible Orders
Heroic Measures
Medication
Malfunctioning Equipment
Ethical and Legal Considerations in Intensive Care of the Acutely Ill Neonate	132	(1)
Legal Aspects of Psychiatric Care	132	(1)
Legal Aspects of Preparing a Client for Surgery	133	(1)
Trends in Nursing Practice	134	(1)
Nursing Organizations	135	(1)
Questions	135	(3)
Answers/Rationales/Tips	138	(3)
Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family	141	(124)
Janice McMillin
Growth and Development	141	(10)
Biological Foundations of Reproduction	141	(2)
Female Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
Decision Making Regarding Reproduction	143	(8)
Family Planning
Infertility
Interruption of pregnancy
Childbearing: Pregnancy by Trimester	151	(35)
Prenatal Management	158	(3)
Antepartum	161	(8)
Cardiac Disease
Rh Incompatibility
Tuberculosis
Hepatitis B
Diabetes Mellitus
Substance Abuse
Pregnant Adolescent
Older Mother
AIDS
Lifestyle Choices and Influences That Impact Health in Pregnancy, Intrapartum, Postpartum, and Newborn	169	(3)
Emergency Conditions by Trimester	172	(1)
Common Complications of Pregnancy	172	(12)
Hemorrhagic Disorders
Spontaneous Abortion
Hydatidiform Mole
Ectopic Pregnancy
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
STDs
Incompetent Cervix
Pregnancy-induced Hypertension (PIH)
Preeclampsia/eclampsia
Placenta Previa
Abruptio Placentae
Hydramnios
Diagnostic Tests to Evaluate Fetal Growth and Well-Being	184	(2)
The Intrapartal Experience	186	(24)
Biologic Foundations of Labor
Participatory Childbirth Techniques
Nursing Actions During First, Second, Third, and Fourth Stages of Labor
Nursing Management of the Newborn Immediately After Birth
Nurse-Attended Emergency Birth
Induction of Labor
Operative Obstetrics
Complications During the Intrapartal Period	202	(8)
Preterm Labor
Grief and Childbearing Experience
Dystocia
Uterine Rupture
Amniotic Fluid Embolus
Fetus in Jeopardy
Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
Clinical Pathway for Intrapartal Stages
The Postpartal Period	210	(16)
Biological Foundations of the Postpartal Period
Psychological/Behavioral Changes
Breastfeeding and Lactation
Clinical Pathway for the Postpartal Period
Complications During the Postpartal Period	217	(9)
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Subinvolution
Hypofibrinogenemia
Postpartum Infection
Postpartum Depression/Psychosis
The Newborn Infant	226	(19)
Biological Foundations of Neonatal Adaptation
Admission/Assessment: 1--4 Hours After Birth
Clinical Pathway for Newborn Care
Complications During the Neonatal Period: The High-Risk Newborn	234	(7)
Neonatal Infections
Infant of the Diabetic Mother (IDM)
Hypoglycemia
Drug-Dependent (Heroin) Neonate
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Preterm Infant
RDS
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Postterm Infant
Congenital Disorders	241	(3)
Congenital Heart Disease
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
Emotional Support of the High-Risk infant	244	(1)
General Aspects: Nursing Care of the High-Risk Infant and Family	244	(1)
Questions	245	(7)
Answers/Rationales/Tips	252	(13)
Nursing Care of Children and Families	265	(86)
Kathleen Snider
Introduction	265	(1)
Management of Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents	265	(1)
Role of the Pediatric Nurse in Management of Care
Safety and Infection Control for Infants, Children, and Adolescents	265	(1)
Role of the Pediatric Nurse in Safety and Infection Control
Prevention and Early Detection of Disease in Infants, Children, and Adolescents	265	(1)
Role of the Pediatric Nurse in Prevention and Early Detection of Disease
Coping and Adaptation in Infants, Children, and Adolescents	266	(1)
Role of the Pediatric Nurse in Coping and Adaptation
Stages of Spiritual Development in Childhood
Growth and Development	266	(15)
Infant
Erikson's Theory of Personality Development
Parental Guidance/Teaching
Child Preventive Care Timeline
Recommended Health Screenings
Behavioral Concerns
Pediatric Sleep and Rest Norms
Physical Growth
Normal Vital Signs
Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST)
Nursing Interventions
Safety and Injury Prevention
Infection Control
Toddler
Erikson's Theory of Personality Development
Parental Guidance/Teaching
Physical Growth
DDST
Nursing Interventions/Parental Guidance
Preschooler
Erikson's Theory of Personality Development
Parental Guidance/Teaching
Physical Growth
DDST/Developmental Norms
Nursing Interventions/Parental Guidance
School Age
Erikson's Theory of Personality Development
Physical Growth
Developmental Norms
Nursing Interventions/Parental Guidance
Adolescent
Erikson's Theory of Personality Development
Parental Guidance/Teaching
Physical Growth
Developmental Norms
Nursing Interventions
Developmental Disabilities	279	(2)
Down Syndrome
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychosocial-Cultural Functions	281	(1)
Nursing Care of Hospitalized Infants and Children
Disorders Affecting Fluid-Gas Transport	281	(18)
Cardiovascular Disorders	281	(1)
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)	281	(4)
Disorders of the Blood	285	(4)
Leukemia
Sickle Cell Anemia
Hemophilia
Pulmonary Disorders	289	(10)
Cystic Fibrosis
Pediatric Respiratory Infections
Apnea-Related Disorders
CPR
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Disorders Affecting Protective Functions	299	(21)
Immunity and Communicable Diseases	299	(2)
Immunizations
Reye Syndrome	301	(1)
Autoimmune Disorders	301	(10)
Streptococcus Infections/Sequelae
Rheumatic Fever
Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
Kawasaki Disease (Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome)	311	(1)
Bacterial Infections	312	(4)
Acute Otitis Media
Bacterial Meningitis
Infestations (Lice, Pinworms)
Accidents: Ingestions and Poisonings	316	(3)
Salicylate Poisoning
Acetaminophen Poisoning
Lead Poisoning
Allergic Response: Threats to Health Status	319	(1)
Infantile Eczema
Asthma
Pediatric Surgery: Nursing Considerations	320	(1)
Herniorraphy
Myringotomy
Tonsillectomy
Clinical Pathway 5.1: Appendectomy-Perforated
Disorders Affecting Nutritional Functioning	320	(5)
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus	320	(1)
Upper Gastrointestinal Anomalies	320	(5)
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
Disorders Affecting Elimination	325	(3)
Gastrointestinal Disorders	325	(2)
Hirschsprung's Disease
Intussusception
Acute Gastroenteritis
Dehydration
Genitourinary Disorders	327	(1)
Hypospadias
Wilms' Tumor
Nephrosis
Disorders Affecting Comfort, Rest, Activity, and Mobility	328	(4)
Musculoskeletal Disorders	328	(1)
Common Pediatric Orthopedic Conditions
Neuromuscular Disorders	329	(3)
Cerebral Palsy
Spina Bifida
Disorders Affecting Sensory-Perceptual Functioning	332	(2)
Hydrocephalus
Febrile Seizures
Selected Pediatric Emergencies	334	(1)
Questions	334	(6)
Answers/Rationales/Tips	340	(11)
Nursing Care of Behavioral and Emotional Problems Throughout the Life Span (Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity)	351	(122)
Sally L. Lagerquist
Mary St. Jonn Seed
Growth and Development	351	(20)
Major Theoretical Models	351	(5)
Psychodynamic Model (Freud)
Psychosocial Development Model (Erikson, Maslow, Piaget, Duvall)
Community Mental Health Model (Kaplan)
Behavioral Model (Pavlov, Watson, Wolpe, Skinner)
Development of Body Image Throughout the Life Cycle	356	(3)
Body Image Disturbance---Selected Examples	359	(1)
Body Image Disturbance Caused by Amputation	360	(1)
Body Image Disturbance in Brain Attack (Stroke)	360	(1)
Body Image Disturbance in Myocardial Infarction	360	(1)
Body Image and Obesity	361	(1)
Scope of Human Sexuality Throughout the Life Cycle	362	(1)
Sexual-Health Counseling	362	(5)
Masturbation
Homosexuality
Sex and the Disabled Person
Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
Concept of Death Throughout the Life Cycle	367	(1)
Death and Dying	368	(1)
Grief/Bereavement	369	(2)
Mental and Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents	371	(7)
Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, Childhood Disintegration Disorder, Rett's Disorder
Enuresis
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder
Midlife Crisis: Phase of Life Problems	378	(1)
Mental Health Problems of the Aged	379	(2)
Protective Functions	381	(7)
Common Behavioral Problems	381	(7)
Anger
Combative-Aggressive Behavior
Confusion/Disorientation
Demanding Behavior
Denial of Illness
Dependence
Hostility
Manipulation
Noncompliance and Uncooperative Behavior
Psychiatric Emergencies	388	(10)
Acute Nonpsychotic Reactions
Delirium
Acute Psychotic Reactions
Homicidal or Assaultive Reactions
Suicidal Ideation
Crisis Intervention	393	(5)
Selected Specific Crisis Situations: Problems Related to Abuse
Domestic Violence
Rape-Trauma Syndrome
Child Who is Victim of Violence
Sexual Abuse of Children
Elder Abuse/Neglect
Comfort, Rest, Activity, and Mobility Functions	398	(1)
Sleep Disturbance	398	(1)
Eating Disorders	399	(4)
Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa	399	(4)
Clinical Pathway 6.1: Eating Disorders
Sensory-Perceptual Functions	403	(3)
Sensory Disturbance	403	(1)
Delirium, Dementia, and Amnestic and Other Cognitive Disorders	404	(2)
Alzheimer's Disease
Substance-Related Disorders	406	(9)
Alcohol Use Disorders
Other Substance-Related Disorders
Clinical Pathway 6.2: Alcohol Withdrawal Program
Psychosocial-Cultural Functions	415	(15)
Mental Status Assessment	415	(1)
Individual
Cultural
Interviewing	416	(1)
General Principles of Health Teaching	416	(2)
The Therapeutic Nursing Process	418	(3)
Therapeutic and Nontherapeutic Responses
Alterations in Self-Concept	421	(2)
Anxiety	423	(1)
Patterns of Adjustment (Defense Mechanisms)	424	(2)
Anxiety Disorders (Anxiety and Phobic Neuroses)	426	(4)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Phobic Disorders
Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Clinical Pathway 6.3: Client Who is Posttrauma
Dissociative Disorders (Hysterical Neuroses, Dissociative Type)	430	(1)
Somatoform Disorders	430	(1)
Somatization Disorder
Conversion Disorder (Hysterical Neuroses, Conversion Type)
Hypochondriasis (Hypochondriacal Neurosis)
Other Conditions in Which Psychological Factors Affect Medical Conditions (Psychophysiological Disorders)	431	(1)
Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders	432	(6)
Clinical Pathway 6.4: Client with Schizophrenic Psychosis
Delusional (Paranoid) Disorders	438	(1)
Personality Disorders	439	(1)
Mood Disorders	440	(8)
Major Depressive Disorder
Bipolar Disorders
Clinical Pathway 6.5: The Client Who is Depressed
Clinical Pathway 6.6: Client Experiencing Manic Episode
Treatment Modes	448	(6)
Milieu Therapy	448	(1)
Behavior Modification	448	(1)
Activity Therapy	449	(1)
Group Therapy	449	(2)
Reality Orientation and Resocialization	451	(1)
Family Therapy	451	(2)
Electroconvulsive Therapy	453	(1)
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)	454	(1)
Glossary	455	(2)
Questions	457	(6)
Answers/Rationales/ Tips	463	(10)
Nursing Care of the Acutely Ill and the Chronically Ill Adult	473	(228)
Robyn Nelson
Assessment, Analysis, and Nursing Diagnosis of the Adult	473	(10)
Subjective Data	473	(1)
Objective Data	473	(10)
Physical Assessment
Factors Affecting Vital Signs
Routine Laboratory Studies
Preventive Care
Adult Immunizations
Growth and Development	483	(1)
Young Adulthood (20--30 Years of Age)	483	(1)
Adulthood (31--45 Years of Age)	483	(1)
Middle Life (46--64 Years of Age)	483	(1)
Early Late Years (65--79 Years of Age)	484	(1)
Later Years (80 Years of Age and Older)	484	(1)
Fluid-Gas Transport	484	(54)
Conditions Affecting Fluid Transport	484	(27)
Hypertension
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Pacemaker
Cardiac Arrest
Arteriosclerosis
Angina Pectoris
Myocardial Infarction
Cardiac Valvular Defects
Cardiac Catheterization
Clinical Pathway 7.1: Acute Coronary
Syndrome/Acute MI
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
Cardiopulmonary Bypass (MIDCAB)
Heart Failure
Pulmonary Edema
Clinical Pathway 7.2: Congestive Heart Failure
Shock
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Pericarditis
Chronic Arterial Occlusive Disease
Aneurysms
Raynaud's Syndrome
Varicose Veins
Vein Ligation and Stripping
Deep Vein Thrombosis (Thrombophlebitis)
Peripheral Embolism
Conditions Affecting Tissue Perfusion	511	(4)
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Hemolytic Anemia
Pernicious Anemia
Polycythemia Vera
Leukemia
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Splenectomy
Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances	515	(9)
Fluid Volume Deficit
Fluid Volume Excess
Diabetes Insipidus vs. SIADH
Common Electrolyte Imbalances (Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg++)
Acid-Base Balance
Conditions Affecting Gas Transport	524	(14)
Pneumonia
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Atelectasis
Pulmonary Embolism
Histoplasmosis
Tuberculosis
Emphysema
Asthma
Bronchitis
Acute Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Pneumothorax
Hemothorax
Chest Trauma
Thoracic Surgery
Tracheostomy
Protective Functions	538	(20)
Burns
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lupus Erythematosus
Infectious Diseases	544	(2)
Lyme Disease
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Animal-Borne (Bird Flu, Mad Cow, Monkey Pox, Rabies, Salmonella, West Nile Virus)
Bioterrorism Agents and Associated Syndromes: Anthrax
Botulism
Plague
Smallpox
Tularemia
Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (Ebola, Lassa, Hantavirus)
The Perioperative Experience	546	(12)
Preoperative Preparation
Intraoperative Preparation: Anesthesia
Postoperative Care and Complications
Nutrition	558	(21)
General Nutritional Deficiencies
Celiac Disease
Hepatitis
Pancreatitis
Cirrhosis
Esophageal Varices
Diaphragmatic (Hiatal) Hernia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Gastric Surgery
Dumping Syndrome
Total Parenteral Nutrition
Diabetes
Nonketotic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Coma (NKHHC)
Cholecystitis/Cholelithiasis
Obesity
Elimination	579	(16)
Conditions Affecting Bowel Elimination	579	(7)
Appendicitis
Hernia
Diverticulosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Fecal Diversion (Ileostomy, Colostomy)
Hemorrhoids
Conditions Affecting Urinary Elimination	586	(9)
Pyelonephritis (PN)
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Failure
Dialysis
Kidney Transplantation
Nephrectomy
Renal Calculi (Urolithiasis)
Lithotripsy
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Prostatectomy
Urinary Diversion
Sensory/Perceptual Functions	595	(15)
Laryngectomy
Aphasia
Meniere's Disease
Otosclerosis
Stapedectomy
Deafness
Glaucoma
Cataract
Cataract Removal
Retinal Detachment
Blindness
Traumatic Injuries to the Brain
Increased Intracranial Pressure
Craniotomy
Epilepsy
Transient Ischemic Attacks
Ischemic Stroke
Clinical Pathway 7.3: Stroke
Bacterial Meningitis
Encephalitis
Comfort, Rest, Activity, and Mobility	610	(44)
Pain
Immobility
Complications of Immobilization
Fractures
Complications of Fractures
Types of Traction
Teaching Crutch Walking
Compartment Syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Amputation
Gout
Clinical Pathway 7.4: Primary Hip Arthroplasty
Herniated/Ruptured Disk
Laminectomy
Spinal Cord Injuries
Clinical Pathway 7.5: Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF)
Spinal Shock
Autonomic Dysreflexia
Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid Storm
Thyroidectomy
Hypothyroidism
Cushing's Disease
Pheochromocytoma
Adrenalectomy
Addison's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Myasthenia Gravis
Parkinson's Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Cancer	654	(13)
Treatment Modalities
Chemotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Immunotherapy
Palliative Care
Types of Cancer
Lung
Colon and Rectal
Breast
Uterine
Prostate
Bladder
Laryngeal
Additional Types of Cancer
Emergency Nursing Procedures	667	(16)
Questions	683	(6)
Answers/Rationales/Tips	689	(12)
The Older Adult	701	(12)
Robyn Nelson
Introduction	701	(9)
Health Assessment of the Older Adult
General Nursing Diagnoses in the Older Adult
Problems Associated with the Older Adult
Summary of Most Frequent Issues in the Care of the Older Adult
Functional Rating Scales for the Older Adult
Social Resources Rating Scale
Economic Resources Rating Scale
Mental Health Rating Scale
Physical Health Rating Scale
Performance Rating Scale for Activities of Daily Living
Functional Screening Examination
Questions	710	(1)
Answers/Rationales/Tips	710	(3)
Review of Nutrition	713	(16)
Sally L. Lagerquist
Janice McMillin
Robyn Nelson
Kathleen Snider
Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation	713	(1)
Nutritional Needs of the Newborn	713	(1)
Dietary Reference Intakes	713	(1)
Ethnic Food Patterns	714	(1)
Common Vitamins and Related Deficiencies	714	(1)
Nutritional Needs of the Older Adult	714	(7)
Religious Considerations in Meal Planning	721	(1)
Medical Conditions with Dietary Management	721	(1)
Special Diets	721	(1)
Common Therapeutic Diets	721	(3)
Anticancer Nutrients and Nonnutritive Compounds	724	(1)
Food List for Ready Reference in Menu Planning	725	(1)
Questions	726	(1)
Answers/Rationales/Tips	726	(3)
Review of Pharmacology	729	(60)
Sally L. Lagerquist
Janice McMillin
Robyn Nelson
Mary St. Jonn Seed
Kathleen Snider
Conversions and Calculations in Medication Administration	729	(1)
Guidelines for Administering Medications to Infants and Children	730	(1)
Common Psychotropic Drugs	731	(5)
Mind-Altering Substances	736	(1)
Absorption Rates	736	(1)
Regional Analgesia-Anesthesia in Labor and Birth	736	(1)
Common Drugs	736	(1)
Food and Fluid Considerations with Drugs	736	(1)
Antineoplastic Drug Classifications	736	(1)
Properties of Selected Analgesic Agents	736	(1)
Equianalgesic Dosing for Opioid Analgesics	736	(1)
Dietary Supplements and Herbal Products Used for Psychiatric Conditions	736	(3)
Herbs and Potential Dangers	739	(42)
Questions	781	(2)
Answers/Rationales/ Tips	783	(6)
Common Diagnostic Procedures, Intravenous and Oxygen Therapy, Infection Control/ Isolation Precautions, and Hands-On Nursing Care	789	(30)
Janice McMillin
Robyn Nelson
Common Diagnostic Procedures	789	(6)
Noninvasive Diagnostic Procedures: ECG
Echocardiogram (Ultrasound Cardiography)
Phonocar-diogram
EEG
Echoencephalogram
X-Ray
Upper GI Fluoroscopy
Lower GI Fluoroscopy
CT
PET
MRI
MUGA
Ultrasound
Pulmonary Function Studies
Sputum Studies
Gastric Analysis
24-Hour Urine Collection
Glucose Testing Invasive Diagnostic Procedures: Procedures to Evaluate the Cardiovascular System
Procedures to Evaluate the Respiratory System
Procedures to Evaluate the Renal System
Procedures to Evaluate the Digestive System
Procedures to Evaluate the Reproductive System in Women
Procedures to Evaluate the Neuroendocrine System
Procedures to Evaluate the Skeletal System
Diagnostic Tests to Evaluate Fetal Well-Being	795	(1)
Newborn Screening Procedures	796	(1)
Intravenous Therapy	796	(6)
Infusion Systems
Fluid Administration
Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy
Blood Transfusions
Intravenous Cancer Chemotherapy
Complications of IV Therapy
Oxygen Therapy	802	(2)
Oxygen-Delivery Equipment
Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation
Safety and Infection Control: Guidelines for Isolation Precautions	804	(4)
Conditions That Need Precautions
Types of Precautions and Illnesses Requiring the Precautions
Hands-On Nursing Care	808	(8)
Positioning the Client	808	(1)
Commonly Used Tubes	808	(6)
Chest Drainage Systems
Colostomy Care	814	(1)
Basic Prosthetic Care	814	(1)
Care of Dentures
Caring for an Artificial Eye
Caring for a Hearing Aid
Bladder Training	814	(1)
Bowel Training	814	(2)
Questions	816	(1)
Answers/Rationales/Tips	817	(2)
Practice Test	819	(18)
Sally L. Lagerquist
Janice McMillin
Robyn Nelson
Kathleen Snider
Introduction	819	(1)
Questions	819	(6)
Answers/Rationales/Tips	825	(12)
Final Test	837	(82)
Sally L. Lagerquist
Janice McMillin
Robyn Nelson
Kathleen Snider
What Is the Final Test?	837	(1)
Selection of Content and Distribution of the Questions	837	(1)
Timing	837	(1)
Test Results	837	(1)
Suggestions for Further Study	837	(1)
Questions	838	(6)
Answers/Rationales/Tips	844	(11)
Appendices
A. Laboratory Values	855	(6)
B. NCLEX-RN® Test Plan: Four General Client Needs and Six Client Subneeds: Definitions/Descriptions	861	(4)
C. Index: Content Related to NCLEX-RN® Test Plan: Four General Client Needs and Six Client Subneeds (with Detailed Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)	865	(8)
D. Index: Questions Related to Four General Client Needs	873	(4)
E. Index: Questions Related to Six Client Subneeds	877	(4)
F. NCLEX-RN® Test Plan: Nursing Process Definitions/Descriptions	881	(2)
G. Index: Questions Related to Nursing Process	883	(4)
H. Eight Detailed Areas of Human Functions: Definitions/Descriptions	887	(2)
I. Index: Content Related to Eight Detailed Areas of Human Functions	889	(2)
J. Index: Questions Related to Eight Detailed Areas of Human Functions	891	(4)
K. Reduction of Risk Potential: Index to Diagnostic Procedures/Tests	895	(2)
L. Common Acronyms and Abbreviations	897	(6)
M. Quick Guide to Common Clinical Signs	903	(2)
N. Memory Aids	905	(4)
O. Directory of State Boards of Nursing	909	(4)
P. Complementary and Alternative Therapies	913	(6)
Index	919