NCLEX-PN Practice Questions

by Rinehart, Wilda; Sloan, Diann; Hurd, Clara

• ISBN13: 9780789737076
• ISBN10: 0789737078
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback w/CD
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson Education

Summary

NCLEX-PNreg; Practice Questions Second Edition 1,000 Questions with Detailed Answers Wilda Rinehart Diann Sloan Clara Hurd Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your NCLEX-PNreg; exam. Includes 1,000 sample test questions to help you determine whether yours"re ready to take the actual exam. Our popular Cram Sheet tearcard helps you remember key concepts and facts. Use our innovative Quick Check Answer Key Systemtrade; to quickly find answers as you work your way through the questions. "I studied nothing but your material for two weeks until I felt prepared to take the NCLEXreg;. Studying your material gave me the confidence I needed to pass!" Rayena Thorne, nursing student at Wallace State Written by Three Leading Nursing Experts! Wilda Rinehart has B.S. and M.S. degrees in nursing and more than 30 years of experience as a nurse, consultant, and educator for nursing students. Diann Sloan has B.S. and M.S. degrees in nursing and a Ph.D. in counselor education and has worked as a nurse and educator for nearly 30 years. Clara Hurd has B.S. and M.S. degrees in nursing and currently is a nurse educator at Northeast Mississippi Community College with 30 years of experience. Score Higher on the NCLEX-PNreg;! The CD features innovative Computer Adaptive Testing software by ExamForce, giving you an effective tool to assess your readiness for the NCLEX-PNreg; exam. Key features include the following: All 1,000 questions in this book are included on the CD, giving you yet another effective tool with which to assess your readiness for the NCLEX-PNreg; exam Multiple test modes, questions that simulate an actual PN exam, and detailed answer explanations A free electronic copy of the book NCLEX-PNreg; is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN), which does not sponsor or endorse this product.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Welcome to the NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Exam Cram	p. 1
Taking the Computerized Adaptive Test	p. 2
The Cost of the Exam	p. 2
How to Prepare for the Exam	p. 3
What Will You Find in This Book?	p. 3
Hints for Using This Book	p. 4
Need Further Study?	p. 4
Contact the Authors	p. 4
Practice Exam 1 and Rationales	p. 5
Quick Check Answer Key	p. 50
Answers and Rationales	p. 53
Practice Exam 2 and Rationales	p. 73
Quick Check Answer Key	p. 118
Answers and Rationales	p. 121
Practice Exam 3 and Rationales	p. 145
Quick Check Answer Key	p. 187
Answers and Rationales	p. 190
Practice Exam 4 and Rationales	p. 209
Quick Check Answer Key	p. 251
Answers and Rationales	p. 254
Practice Exam 5 and Rationales	p. 275
Quick Check Answer Key	p. 318
Answers and Rationales	p. 321
Things You Forgot	p. 341
Therapeutic Drug Levels	p. 341
Vital Signs	p. 341
Anticoagulant Therapy	p. 342
Intrapartal Normal Values	p. 342
Standard Precautions	p. 343
Airborne Precautions	p. 343
Droplet Precautions	p. 344
Contact Precautions	p. 344
Chemoprophylaxis After Occupational Exposure to HIV	p. 344
Revised Life Support Guidelines (American Heart Association)	p. 345
Defense Mechanisms Often Used by Clients During Stressful Situations	p. 345
Nutrition Notes	p. 346
Immunization Schedule	p. 347
Need to Know More?	p. 349
The National Council Exam for Licensed Practical Nurses	p. 349
Pharmacology	p. 349
Care of the Client with Respiratory Disorders	p. 349
Care of the Client with Genitourinary Disorders	p. 350
Care of the Client with Hematological Disorders	p. 350
Fluid and Electrolytes and Acid/Base Balance	p. 351
Care of the Client with Burns	p. 351
Care of the Client with Sensory Disorders	p. 352
Care of the Client with Neoplastic Disorders	p. 352
Care of the Client with Gastrointestinal Disorders	p. 352
Care of the Client with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorder	p. 353
Care of the Client with Endocrine Disorders	p. 353
Care of the Client with Cardiac Disorders	p. 354
Care of the Client with Neurological Disorders	p. 355
Care of the Client with Psychiatric Disorders	p. 355
Maternal-Newborn Care	p. 355
Care of the Pediatric Client	p. 356
Cultural Practices Influencing Nursing Care	p. 356
Legal Issues in Nursing Practice	p. 356
Alphabetical Listing of Nursing Boards in the United States and Protectorates	p. 357
What's on the CD-ROM?	p. 373
The CramMaster Engine	p. 373
Multiple Test Modes	p. 373
Pretest Mode	p. 373
Adaptive Drill Mode	p. 374
Simulated Exam Mode	p. 374
Installing CramMaster for the NCLEX-PN Exam	p. 374
Using CramMaster for the NCLEX-PN Exam	p. 375
Customer Support	p. 375
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Excerpts

Praise for NCLEX-PN Practice Praise for NCLEX-PN Practice "I studied nothing but your material for two weeks until I felt prepared to take the NCLEX#xAE;. Studying your material gave me the confidence I needed to pass!" --Rayena Thorne, nursing student at Wallace State Introduction Welcome to the NCLEX-PN#xAE;Practice Questions Exam Cram This book helps you get ready to take and pass the Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses. This chapter discusses the NCLEX#xAE;exam in general and how the Exam Cram books can help you prepare for the test. It doesn't matter whether this is the first time you're going to take the exam or whether you have taken it previously; this book gives you the necessary information and techniques to obtain licensure. The NCLEX-PN#xAE; Practice Questions Exam Cramhelps you practice taking questions written in the NCLEX#xAE;format. Used with the Exam Cram review book NCLEX-PN#xAE; Exam Cram, it helps you understand and appreciate the subjects and materials you need to pass. The books are aimed at test preparation and review. They do not teach you everything you need to know about the subject of nursing. Instead, they present you with materials that you are likely to encounter on the exam. Using a simple approach, we help you understand the "need to know" information. To pass the NCLEX#xAE;, you must understand how the exam is developed. The NCLEX-PN#xAE;consists of questions from the cognitive levels of knowledge, comprehension, application, and analysis. The majority of questions are written at the application and analysis level. Questions incorporate the five stages of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation) and the four categories of client needs. Client needs are divided into subcategories that define the content within each of the four major categories. These categories and subcategories are A. Safe, effective care environment: Coordinated care: 12%-18% Safety and infection control: 8%-14% B. Health promotion and maintenance: 7%-13% C. Psychosocial integrity: 8%-14% D. Physiological integrity: Basic care and comfort: 11%-17% Pharmacological and parenteral therapy: 9%-15% Reduction of risk: 10%-16% Physiological adaptation: 11%-17% Taking the Computerized Adaptive Test Computer-adaptive testing, commonly known as CAT, offers the candidate several advantages. First, the graduate can schedule the exam at a time that is convenient. It's also possible that you will not be tested on the entire 205-question set; if you answer the beginning questions correctly, the CAT might stop early in the session, with far fewer than the 205 questions you were expecting. When the engine has determined your ability level and it is satisfied that you are qualified to be a practical nurse, it will stop. The disadvantage of a CAT is that you cannot go back and change answers. When you make a decision and move on, that's it--no second guessing, like on a paper exam! The Pearson Vue testing group is responsible for administering the exam. You can locate the center nearest you by visitinghttp://www.pearsonvue.com. If you are not familiar with the Pearson Vue testing centers, we recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes early. If you are late, you will not be allowed to take the test. Bring two forms of identification with you, one of which must be a picture ID. Be sure that your form of identification matches your application. You will be photographed and fingerprinted upon entering the testing site, so don't let this increase your stress. The allotted time is 5 hours, and the candidate can receive results within approximately 7 days (in some states, even sooner). Remember, the exam is written at approximately the tenth-grade reading level, so keep a good dictionary handy during your studies. The Cost of the Exam A candidate wanting to write the licensure exam must fill out two applications: one to the National Council, and one to the state in which the candidate wants to be licensed. A separate fee must accompany each application. The fee required by the National Council is $200. State licensing fees vary. Licensure applications can be obtained on the National Council's website athttp://www.ncsbn.org. Several states are members of the multistate licensure compact. This means that if you are issued a multistate license, you pay only one fee. This information also can be obtained by visiting the National Council's website. How to Prepare for the Exam Judicious use of this book, the NCLEX#xAE; Exam Prepbook, and/or the NCLEX-PN#xAE; Exam Crambook, alone or with a review seminar such as that provided by Rinehart and Associates, can help you achieve your goal of becoming a licensed practical nurse. As you review for the NCLEX#xAE;exam, we suggest that you find a location where you can concentrate on the material each day. A minimum of 2 hours per day for at least 2 weeks is suggested. In NCLEX-PN#xAE; Exam Cram, we provide you with exam alerts, tips, notes, and sample questions, both multiple choice and alternate items. These questions will acquaint you with the type of questions that you will have during the exam. We have also formulated a mock exam with those difficult management and delegation questions that you can score to determine your readiness to test. Pay particular attention to the helpful hints and the Cram Sheet. Using these will help you gain and retain knowledge and will help reduce your stress as you prepare to test. What Will You Find in This Book? As seems obvious from the title, this book is all about practice questions! There are five full exams in this book, totaling 1,000 questions. Each chapter is set up with the questions and their possible answers first; the correct answers and rationales appear at the end of each chapter. In the margins next to each question, you will see a quick key to finding the location of its answer and rationales. Here's exactly what you will find in the chapters: Practice Questions--These are the numerous questions to help you learn, drill, and review. Quick Check Answers--When you finish answering the questions, you can quickly grade your exam from this section. Only correct answers are given here--no rationales are offered yet. Answers and Rationales--This section offers you the correct answers, as well as further explanation about the content posed in that question. Use this information to learn why an answer is correct and to reinforce the content in your mind for exam day. You also will find a Cram Sheet at the beginning of this book specifically written for this exam. This is a very popular element that is also found in NCLEX-PN#xAE; Exam Cram(Que Publishing, ISBN 0-7897-3267-X). This item condenses all the necessary facts found in this exam into one easy-to-handle tearcard. The Cram Sheet is something you can carry with you to the exam location and use as a last-second study aid. Be aware that you can't take it into the exam room, though. Hints for Using This Book Because this book is a paper practice product, you might want to take advantage of the answer sheets in each chapter. These can be copied for