Mosby's PDQ for NCLEX-RN

Summary

Pocket-sized and easy to use, this study guide to the NCLEX-RN® examination offers valuable test-taking strategies and tools. Its the only portable guide with a Question Dissector that breaks down sample questions to help you find the correct answer, by highlighting key terms and offering helpful hints along with answers and rationales. NCLEX exam-style questions include all types of alternate item formats such as multiple choice, Select All That Apply, Hot Spots, and Fill in the Blank questions. A mini CD-ROM gives students the opportunity to answer even more practice questions on the computer! A unique Question Dissector helps you find the right answer by deconstructing questions, and includes both answers and rationales. The pocket size, spiral binding, and durable, water-resistant pages make this guide convenient and easy to carry. A flashcard format helps you study and review, with questions on the front side of the page and answers with rationales on the back side. Ten sections with tabs make it easy to find specific information. A companion mini CD lets you practice with more than 1,200 NCLEX-RN review questions, each question including a correct answer, a rationale for each response, the client needs category, content area, and level of cognitive ability.

NCLEX overview
What is the NCLEX?
What does the NCLEX test?
Why must I take the NCLEX?
How is the NCLEX administered?
What content is covered on the NCLEX?
What is the NCLEX test plan?
What is the NCLEX test format?
What about critical thinking?
NCLEX contact information
Test taking strategies
Multiple choice question strategies
Select all that apply question strategies
Fill-in-the-blank question strategies
Hot spot question strategies
Chart/exhibit question strategies
Drag-and-drop question strategies
Implementing the basics
Maslows hierarchy of needs
Nursing process
Safety
Therapeutic communication
Therapeutic communication strategies
Therapeutic communication criteria
Effective therapeutic communication techniques
Ineffective therapeutic communication techniques
Therapeutic communication question strategies
Management of care
Delegation
Priority
Positioning
Importance of positioning
Positions to know
Positioning question strategies
Laboratory values
Importance of knowing and interpreting laboratory values
Laboratory values to know
Age/gender considerations
Laboratory values question strategies
Medication administration
Importance of safely and effectively administering medications
Side effects and nursing implications of medications
Medication administration question strategies
Age-related changes (geriatric)
General explanation of aging process
Description of key changes
Age-related question strategies
Study skills
Study skills introduction
Productive study habits
Physical and psychological preparation
Exam day
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