Saunders Comprehensive Review, for the NCLEX-RN® Examination EIGHTH EDITION Linda Anne Silvestri A+

Saunders Comprehensive Review, for the NCLEX-RN® Examination EIGHTH EDITION Linda Anne Silvestri Table of Contents Instructions for online access Cover image Title page 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 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 17 Client Needs: Learning Objectives Chapter 69: Complex Care Practice Questions Answers Unit XX: Comprehensive Test Introduction Practice Questions Answers References Index Last Page