SAUNDERS COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW FOR NCLEX-RN EXAM
NCLEX-RN - correct-answer -National Council Licensure Examination for
Registered Nurses.
Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) - correct-answer -Updated NCLEX format focusing
on clinical judgment.
Clinical Judgment - correct-answer -Decision-making process in nursing practice.
Self-Efficacy - correct-answer -Belief in one's ability to succeed.
Infiltration - correct-answer -Unintended infusion of fluid into surrounding tissue.
First Action - correct-answer -Initial step taken to address a critical issue.
IV Removal - correct-answer -Primary action to prevent tissue damage from
infiltration.
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Agency Protocol - correct-answer -Guidelines established by healthcare
organizations for care.
Aspiration - correct-answer -Removal of fluid from a site using a syringe.
Antidote Injection - correct-answer -Administering a substance to counteract a
medication effect.
Warm Compress - correct-answer -Application of heat to alleviate discomfort or
swelling.
Cool Compress - correct-answer -Application of cold to reduce inflammation or
pain.
Elevation - correct-answer -Raising an extremity to decrease swelling and pain.
Client Assessment - correct-answer -Evaluation of a patient's condition and
needs.
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Contact Precautions - correct-answer -Infection control measures to prevent
disease spread.
MRSA - correct-answer -Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a resistant
infection.
Wound Irrigation - correct-answer -Cleaning a wound with a fluid to remove
debris.
Tracheostomy - correct-answer -Surgical opening in the neck for breathing
assistance.
Mechanical Ventilator - correct-answer -Device that assists or replaces
spontaneous breathing.
Suctioning - correct-answer -Removing secretions from the airway using a device.
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Protective Equipment - correct-answer -Gear worn to prevent exposure to
infectious agents.
Guided Imagery - correct-answer -Mental technique using visualization for
relaxation.
Coping Mechanisms - correct-answer -Strategies used to manage stress and
emotional challenges.
Age-Appropriate Toys - correct-answer -Toys suitable for a child's developmental
stage.
Toddler Development - correct-answer -Growth milestones and abilities of
children aged 1-3.
Basic Care and Comfort - correct-answer -Providing assistance with daily living
activities.
Growth and Development - correct-answer -Changes in physical, emotional, and
social aspects.