Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 8e 8th Edition Linda Anne Silvestri PhD RN FAAN, Angela Elizabeth Silvestri PhD APRNFNP-BC CNE 2024 Updated

Get the tools and skills you need to prepare for the NCLEX®! Often called the ‘the best NCLEX® exam review book ever,’ Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 8th Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the most recent test plan. This new edition includes 5,200 NCLEX examination-style questions in the book and online. A companion Evolve website includes thousands of questions that allow you to decide how you want to practice! Don't make the mistake of assuming the quality of the questions is the same in all NCLEX exam review books, because only Silvestri includes the kinds of questions that consistently test the clinical judgment skills necessary to pass today's NCLEX exam. Even better, all answers include detailed rationales to help you learn from your answer choices and test-taking strategies with tips on how to best approach each question. Written by the most trusted name in NCLEX review, this is THE book of choice for NCLEX preparation. But don’t just take our word for it ― read any customer review or ask your classmates to see why there's nothing else like it! Over 5,200 practice questions in the text and online offer ample testing practice. 75-question comprehensive exam covers all content areas in the book in the same percentages that they are covered on the actual NCLEX-RN test plan.Inclusion of all alternate item format questions covers multiple response, prioritizing [ordered response], fill-in-the-blank, figure/illustration [hot spot], chart/exhibit, video, and audio questions to give students practice with mastering prioritizing, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.Presents introductory chapters on preparation guidance for the NCLEX-RN, nonacademic preparation, test-taking strategies, the CAT format, and the NCLEX-RN from a new graduate’s experience.UNIQUE! Audio review summaries on pharmacology, fluids and electrolytes, and acid-base balance are found on the Evolve companion site.Expanded coverage of delegation, prioritization, and triage/disaster management in the practice questions reflect the areas of increased emphasis on the NCLEX exam.UNIQUE! A detailed test-taking strategy and rationale is included for each question, offering clues for analyzing and uncovering the correct answer optionUNIQUE! Priority concepts call-outs highlight specific concepts related to nursing practice. Concepts have been updated to reflect the latest Giddens: Concepts for Nursing Practice text.UNIQUE! More Priority Nursing Action boxes communicate new and pertinent content. Question categories by cognitive level, client needs area, integrated process, and content area give you completely customizable exams or study sessions when using the companion Evolve site.UNIQUE! Pyramid Alert! boxes spotlight important nursing concepts and procedures, and include tips and shortcuts for remembering key information. Mnemonics included where appropriate throughout the text. NEW! Thoroughly updated content incorporates clinical updates and reflects the latest NCLEX-RN test plan.NEW! Clinical Judgment Situations test critical thinking skills and feature Next Generation NCLEX item types to assist in applying the skill of clinical judgment.NEW! UPDATED! Bioterrorism content includes information on nuclear radiation.Several NEW prioritizing questions test prioritizing skills.NEW! Pharmacology classifications code with practice questions helps you to focus on specific medication classes.NEW! Special Populations chapter focuses on nursing care of special and vulnerable populations.NEW! Complex Care chapter includes information on sepsis, shock, sedation, critical care nursing interventions, and more.NEW! Health Problem code with every practice question helps you to focus your study on particular topics.NEW! Anemia section added to the Oncological and Hematological Problems chapter.NEW! Systematic case scenario helps you focus on applying health and physical assessment concepts. Table of contents : Instructions for online access Title page Table of Contents Copyright Dedication Letter from the Authors About the Authors Contributors Reviewers Contributors to Previous Edition Preface Welcome to Saunders Pyramid to Success! Organization Special Features of the Book Special Features Found on Evolve Practice Questions Pharmacology and Medication Calculations Review Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Questions How to Use This Book Climbing the Pyramid to Success Acknowledgments A Few Words From Linda A Few Words From Angela A Few Words From Both Linda and Angela Unit I: NCLEX-RN® Exam Preparation Chapter 1: The NCLEX-RN® Examination The Pyramid to Success Examination Process Computer Adaptive Testing Development of the Test Plan Test Plan Types of Questions on the Examination Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Item Types Registering to Take the Examination Authorization to Test Form and Scheduling an Appointment Changing Your Appointment Day of the Examination Testing Accommodations Testing Center Testing Time Length of the Examination Pass-or-Fail Decisions Completing the Examination Processing Results Candidate Performance Report Interstate Endorsement and Nurse Licensure Compact The Foreign-Educated Nurse Chapter 2: Pathways to Success The Pyramid to Success Pathways to Success (Box 2-1) This Is Not a Test Chapter 3: The NCLEX-RN® Examination: From a Graduate’s Perspective Chapter 4: Test-Taking Strategies Unit II: Professional Standards in Nursing Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 5: Care of Special Populations Practice Questions Answers Chapter 6: Ethical and Legal Issues Practice Questions Answers Chapter 7: Prioritizing Client Care: Leadership, Delegation, and Emergency Response Planning Practice Questions Answers Unit III: Foundations of Care Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 8: Fluids and Electrolytes Practice Questions Answers Chapter 9: Acid-Base Balance Practice Questions Answers Chapter 10: Vital Signs and Laboratory Reference Intervals Practice Questions Answers Chapter 11: Nutrition Practice Questions Answers Chapter 12: Health and Physical Assessment of the Adult Client Practice Questions Answers Chapter 13: Provision of a Safe Environment Practice Questions Answers Chapter 14: Calculation of Medication and Intravenous Prescriptions Practice Questions Answers Chapter 15: Perioperative Nursing Care Practice Questions Answers Chapter 16: Positioning Clients Practice Questions Answers Unit IV: Growth and Development Across the Life Span Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 17: Theories of Growth and Development Practice Questions Answers Chapter 18: Growth, Development, and Stages of Life Practice Questions Answers Chapter 19: Care of the Older Client Practice Questions Answers Unit V: Maternity Nursing Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 20: Reproductive System Practice Questions Answers Chapter 21: Prenatal Period Practice Questions Answers Chapter 22: Risk Conditions Related to Pregnancy Practice Questions Answers Chapter 23: Labor and Birth Practice Questions Answers Chapter 24: Problems with Labor and Birth Practice Questions Answers Chapter 25: Postpartum Period Practice Questions Answers Chapter 26: Postpartum Complications Practice Questions Answers Chapter 27: Care of the Newborn Practice Questions Answers Chapter 28: Maternity and Newborn Medications Practice Questions Answers Unit VI: Pediatric Nursing Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 29: Integumentary Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 30: Hematological Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 31: Oncological Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 32: Metabolic and Endocrine Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 33: Gastrointestinal Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 34: Eye, Ear, and Throat Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 35: Respiratory Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 36: Cardiovascular Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 37: Renal and Genitourinary Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 38: Neurological and Cognitive Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 39: Musculoskeletal Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 40: Immune Problems and Infectious Diseases Practice Questions Answers Chapter 41: Pediatric Medication Administration and Calculations Practice Questions Answers Unit VII: Integumentary Problems of the Adult Client Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 42: Integumentary Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 43: Integumentary Medications Practice Questions Answers Unit VIII: Oncological and Hematological Problems of the Adult Client Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 44: Oncological and Hematological Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 45: Oncological and Hematological Medications Practice Questions Answers Unit IX: Endocrine Problems of the Adult Client Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 46: Endocrine Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 47: Endocrine Medications Practice Questions Answers Unit X: Gastrointestinal Problems of the Adult Client Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 48: Gastrointestinal Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 49: Gastrointestinal Medications Practice Questions Answers Unit XI: Respiratory Problems of the Adult Client Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 50: Respiratory Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 51: Respiratory Medications Practice Questions Answers Unit XII: Cardiovascular Problems of the Adult Client Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 52: Cardiovascular Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 53: Cardiovascular Medications Practice Questions Answers Unit XIII: Renal and Urinary Problems of the Adult Client Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 54: Renal and Urinary Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 55: Renal and Urinary Medications Practice Questions Answers Unit XIV: Eye and Ear Problems of the Adult Client Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 56: Eye and Ear Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 57: Eye and Ear Medications Practice Questions Answers Unit XV: Neurological Problems of the Adult Client Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 58: Neurological Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 59: Neurological Medications Practice Questions Answers Unit XVI: Musculoskeletal Problems of the Adult Client Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 60: Musculoskeletal Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 61: Musculoskeletal Medications Practice Questions Answers Unit XVII: Immune Problems of the Adult Client Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 62: Immune Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 63: Immune Medications Practice Questions Answers Unit XVIII: Mental Health Problems of the Adult Client Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 64: Foundations of Mental Health Nursing Practice Questions Answers Chapter 65: Mental Health Problems Practice Questions Answers Chapter 66: Addictions Practice Questions Answers Chapter 67: Crisis Theory and Intervention Practice Questions Answers Chapter 68: Psychiatric Medications Practice Questions Answers Unit XIX: Complex Care Introduction Pyramid to Success Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 69: Complex Care Practice Questions Answers Unit XX: Comprehensive Test Introduction Practice Questions Answers References Index Last Page United States (U.S.) Top 100 Prescription Medications (by Generic Name)