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9781437708257

Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination (Book with CD-ROM)

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  • Edition: 5th
  • Format: Paperback w/CD
  • Copyright: 2010-10-12
  • Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div
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Summary

There is a reason Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination has been called "the best NCLEX exam review book ever." You'll find everything you need to review for the NCLEX exam under one cover - complete content review and over 4,500 NCLEX examination-style questions in the book and on the free companion CD! Don't make the mistake of assuming the quality of the questions is the same in all NCLEX exam review books, because only Silvestri's Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination includes the kind of questions that consistently test the critical thinking skills necessary to pass today's NCLEX exam. And, what's even better is that ALL answers include detailed rationales to help you learn from your answer choices, as well as test-taking strategies that provide tips for how to best approach each question. It's easy to see why Silvestri is THE book of choice for NCLEX examination review. But don't just take our word for it - read any customer review or ask your classmates to see why Silvestri users believe that there's nothing else like it!

-Each question includes the correct answer, a complete rationale for all responses, and a test-taking strategy to help you develop techniques for locating the correct response.

-Each question includes a page reference to an Elsevier textbook to allow for further research and study.

-All alternate item-format questions are included, with multiple response, prioritizing, fill-in-the-blank, figure/illustration, chart/exhibit, and audio questions to prepare you for the wide variety of question types on the NCLEX-RN examination.

-Organization by nursing content area provides a logical, effective review to use throughout your nursing program.

-Pyramid Terms define key terms at the beginning of each major unit or chapter.

-Pyramid Points within each chapter highlight content that is important in preparing for the NCLEX-RN examination.

-Pyramid to Success sections provide an overview of major units or chapters and specific content related to the latest NCLEX-RN examination test plan.

-Pharmacology is emphasized with 13 pharmacology chapters, a medication and intravenous calculation chapter, and a pediatric medication calculation chapter to reflect this priority content on the NCLEX exam.

-Introductory chapters cover preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam, test-taking strategies, the NCLEX-RN exam from a student's perspective, and transitional issues for the foreign-educated nurse.

-A comprehensive exam consists of 265 questions that cover all content areas in the book and mirror the percentages identified in the NCLEX-RN examination test plan.

-A companion CD allows practice in quiz, study, or exam modes, with questions selected from content area, integrated process, category of client need, or alternate item-format type.

-Completely updated content is based on the new NCLEX-RN examination test plan, effective April 2010.

-A total of 4,500 questions ensure that you're thoroughly prepared for the content covered on the NCLEX-RN Exam.

-New chapter on physical assessment highlights the key components of physical examination and health history often encountered on the NCLEX exam.

-Audio and video questions on the companion CD provide experience with these new types of questions before the exam.

-Unique! Audio review summaries included on the CD cover the three core areas of pharmacology, fluids and electrolytes, and acid-base balance.

-Expanded coverage of prioritization, delegation, and nursing leadership and management provides critical information for these growing areas of nursing.

-Unique! Priority Nursing Actions boxes outline and explain clinical emergent situations requiring immediate action, including detailed rationales and textbook references to help strengthen your prioritizing skills in clinical and testing situations.

-Pyramid Alert boxes highlight important nursing concepts to help you focus on the content that is most frequently tested on the NCLEX examination.

-Automatic software updates on CD make it easy to check for changes and updates throughout the life of the edition.

Table of Contents

NCLEX-RN Exam Preparation
The NCLEX-RN Examination
Preparation for the NCLEX-RN Exam: Transitional Issues for the Foreign-Educated Nurse
Pathways to Success
The NCLEX-RN Examination: From a Graduate's Perspective
Test-Taking Strategies
Issues in Nursing
Cultural Diversity and Health Practices
Ethical and Legal Issues
Leadership, Delegating, and Prioritizing Client Care
Nursing Sciences
Fluids and Electrolytes
Acid-Base Balance
Laboratory Values
Nutrition
Parenteral Nutrition
Intravenous Therapy
Administration of Blood Products
Fundamental Skills
Provisions of a Safe Environment
Administration of Medication and Intravenous Solutions
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Guidelines for Healthcare Providers
Perioperative Nursing Care
Positioning Clients
Care of a Client with a Tube
Maternity Nursing
Female Reproductive System
Obstetrical Assessment
Prenatal Period
Risk Conditions Related to Pregnancy
Labor and Delivery
Problems with Labor and Delivery
The Postpartum Period
Postpartum Complications
Care of the Newborn
Maternity and Newborn Medications
Growth and Development Across the Life Span
Theories of Growth and Development
Developmental Stages
Health and Physical Assessment of the Adult Client
Care of the Older Client
Pediatric Nursing
Neurological, Cognitive, and Psychosocial Disorders
Eye, Ear, and Throat Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Cardiovascular Disorders
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders
Renal and Urinary Disorders
Integumentary Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Hematological Disorders
Oncological Disorders
Acquired Immunodefiency Syndrome
Infectious and Communicable Diseases
Pediatric Medication Administration and Calculations
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 Disorders
Cardiovascular Medications
The Adult Client with a Renal System 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
Immunologic Medications
The Adult Client with a Mental Health Disorder
Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Models of Care
Mental Health Disorders
Addictions
Crisis Theory and Intervention
Psychiatric Medications
Comprehensive Test
Index
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