Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN Examination

by Silvestri, Linda Anne

• ISBN13: 9781416047308
• ISBN10: 1416047301
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-05
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

This truly unique, bestselling review and preparation resource offers the perfect combination of core content review, practice questions with comprehensive rationales, and detailed test-taking strategies and tips. Throughout the book, you'll find Linda Silvestri's hallmark Pyramid to Success learning features, which highlight key information, and more than 1,000 high-quality review questions that mirror the latest NCLEX-PN® test plan. The companion CD contains all of the questions from the book, plus over 2,600 additional practice questions in a flexible electronic format that allows you to customize your study experience and focus on those areas you need to review the most. Twelve pharmacology chapters, a medication and intravenous calculation chapter, and a pediatric medication administration chapter prepare you for the increase in pharmacology questions on the exam. 3,700 practice questions in the text and companion CD provide ample testing practice in both print and electronic format. Covers all types of alternate item format questions, including prioritizing, decision-making, and critical thinking to help you prepare for this crucial component of the exam. UNIQUE! The companion CD offers 3,700 practice questions that you can answer in both a study mode and an exam mode, as well as the option to answer only alternate item format questions or focus on questions in a specific area of nursing content, client needs, nursing process, or cognitive level. UNIQUE! Linda Silvestri's hallmark test-taking strategies for each question offer important clues for analyzing and uncovering the correct answer option. UNIQUE! Page references to Mosby or Saunders textbooks provide specific resources for further study and self-remediation. Each question is categorized by cognitive level, client needs area, integrated process, and clinical content area to allow you to focus on your area of weakness. Pyramid Terms at the beginning of each chapter give you a quick preview of key content. Pyramid Points throughout the content outlines highlight content that typically appears on the exam. Pyramid to Success sections at the beginning of each chapter or major unit of the book provide an overview of the chapter, guidance and direction regarding the focus of review in each content area, and its relative importance to the most recent NCLEX-PN® text plan. A comprehensive exam in the text features 85 questions related to all content areas and parallels the percentages identified in the NCLEX-PN® test plan. Completely updated content reflects the April 2008 NCLEX-PN® test plan, so you can be sure you're using the most current information to prepare for the exam. A user-friendly, 2-color design helps you focus your studying on the most important information. Additional illustrations visually demonstrate key concepts to help improve your retention and recall for the exam. Audio questions on heart and lung sounds familiarize you with this anticipated new type of alternate item format question.

Table of Contents

NCLEX-PN PREPARATION

The NCLEX-PN

Examination

Preparation for the NCLEX

Exam: Transitional Issues for the Foreign Educated Nurse

Pathways to Success

The NCLEX-PN

Examination: From a Student's Perspective

Test Taking Strategies

ISSUES IN NURSING

Cultural Diversity

Ethical and Legal Issues

Delegating, Managing, and Prioritizing Care

Nursing Sciences

Fluids and Electrolytes

Acid Base Balance

Laboratory Values

Nutritional Components of Care

Intravenous Therapy and Blood Administration

Fundamental Skills

Hygiene and Safety

Medication and Intravenous Administration

Basic Life Support

Perioperative Nursing Care

Positioning Clients

Care of a Client with a Tube

Maternity Nursing

Female Reproductive System

Obstetrical Assessment

Prenatal Period and Risk Conditions

Labor and Delivery and Associated Complications

The Postpartum Period and Associated Complications

Care of the Newborn

Maternity and Newborn Medications

Growth and Development Across the Life Span

Theories of Growth and Development

Developmental Stages

Care to the Older Client

Pediatric Nursing

Neurological, Cognitive, and Psychosocial Disorders

Eye, Ear, Throat, and Respiratory Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Metabolic, Endocrine, and Gastrointestinal Disorders

Renal and Urinary Disorders

Integumentary Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Hematological and Oncological Disorders

Communicable Diseases and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Pediatric Medication Administration

The Adult Client with an Integumentary Disorder

Integumentary System

Integumentary Medications

The Adult Client with an Oncological Disorder

Oncological Disorders

Antineoplastic Medications

The Adult Client with an Endocrine Disorder

Endocrine System

Endocrine Medications

The Adult Client with a Gastrointestinal Disorder

Gastrointestinal System

Gastrointestinal Medications

The Adult Client with a Respiratory Disorder

Respiratory System

Respiratory Medications

The Adult Client with a Cardiovascular Disorder

Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular Medications

The Adult Client with a Renal Disorder

Renal System

Renal Medications

The Adult Client with an Eye or Ear Disorder

The Eye and The Ear

Ophthalmic and Otic Medications

The Adult Client with a Neurological Disorder

Neurological System

Neurological Medications

The Adult Client with a Musculoskeletal Disorder

Musculoskeletal System

Musculoskeletal Medications

The Adult Client with an Immune Disorder

Immune Disorders

Immunological Medications

The Adult Client with a Mental Health Disorder

Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Mental Health Disorders

Addictions

Crisis Theory and Interventions

Psychiatric Medications

Comprehensive Test

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