Fundamentals Davis Essential Nursing Content + Practice Questions

by Nugent, Patricia M., R.N.; Vitale, Barbara A., R.N.

• ISBN13: 9780803660694
• ISBN10: 0803660693
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780803669574
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780803637061
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2017-04-20
• Publisher: F A Davis Co
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Summary

Up-to-date with the NCLEX-RN® 2016 Test Plan Content review Case studies NCLEX®-style questions Too much information? Too little time? Here’s everything you need to succeed in your fundamentals of nursing course and prepare for course exams and the NCLEX®. Succinct content review in outline format focus on must-know information, while case studies and NCLEX-style questions develop your ability to apply your knowledge in simulated clinical situations. Choose from over 1,000 questions in the text and on DavisPlus to enhance your skills. A 100-question final exam at the end of the book as well as two, unique 75-item comprehensive examinations online at DavisPlus.com provide the practice you need to feel confident about fundamentals. You’ll also find proven techniques and tips to help you study more effectively, learn how to approach different types of questions, and improve your critical-thinking skills. An access code inside new printed texts unlocks the questions online at DavisPlus, with answers and rationales for correct and incorrect responses. You can even design your own quizzes to test your knowledge and skills based on a specific content area, concept, or question type. View a sneak peek of this text here.

Table of Contents

I. HEALTH CARE CONCEPTS 1. Safety 2. Communication, Collaboration, and Documentation 3. Legal and Ethical Issues 4. Health Care System 5. Leadership and Management II. NURSING CONCEPTS 6. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process 7. Evidence-Based Practice 8. Teaching and Learning 9. Medication III. PSYCHOSOCIAL AND CULTURAL CONCEPTS 10. Development Across the Life Span 11. Diversity and Spirituality/Religion 12. Psychosocial Health 13. Grief and Loss IV. PHYSIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS 14. Physical Assessment 15. Pain, Comfort, Rest and Sleep 16. Inflammation, Infection, Immunity and Wound Care 17. Mobility 18. Tissue Integrity and Hygiene 19. Oxygenation 20. Nutrition 21. Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance 22. Urinary Elimination 23. Bowel Elimination 24. Perioperative V. COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM Appendix A: Putting It All Together Case Study Answers Bibliography