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

by Silvestri, Linda Anne

• ISBN13: 9781437708257
• ISBN10: 1437708250
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780323385814, 9781416037088, 9781455759569
• 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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