Get the best review for the NCLEX-PN® exam from the leading NCLEX® experts! Written by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri, Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 9th Edition, provides everything you need to prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN. The book includes a review of all nursing content areas, more than 4,600 questions for the NCLEX, detailed rationales, test-taking tips and strategies, and questions for the Next-Generation NCLEX (NGN). The Evolve companion website simulates the exam-taking experience with customizable practice questions along with realistic practice tests. Based on Silvestri’s proven Pyramid to Success, this complete review is a perennial favorite of students preparing for the NCLEX.
1. Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination - p. iii 2. Cover - p. iii 3. Title Page - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Table of Content - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. To Future LPNs - p. vi 8. About the Authors - p. vii 9. Contributors - p. viii 10. Preface - p. x 11. Acknowledgments - p. xiv 12. Chapter 1 Clinical Judgment and the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)-PN® Examination - p. 2 13. Chapter 2 Self-Efficacy and Pathways to Success - p. 15 14. Chapter 3 The NCLEX-PN® Examination - p. 20 15. Chapter 4 Clinical Judgment and Test-Taking Strategies - p. 22 16. Unit II Professional Standards in Nursing - p. 36 17. Chapter 5 Population Health Nursing - p. 38 18. Chapter 6 Ethical and Legal Issues - p. 50 19. Chapter 7 Prioritizing Client Care - p. 64 20. Unit III Foundations of Care - p. 81 21. Chapter 8 Fluids and Electrolytes - p. 84 22. Chapter 9 Acid-Base Balance - p. 102 23. Chapter 10 Vital Signs and Laboratory Reference Ranges - p. 112 24. Chapter 11 Nutrition - p. 128 25. Chapter 12 Health and Physical Assessment of the Adult Client - p. 139 26. Chapter 13 Safety and Infection Control - p. 161 27. Chapter 14 Medication Administration and Intravenous Therapies - p. 173 28. Chapter 15 Perioperative Nursing Care - p. 184 29. Chapter 16 Hygiene, Mobility, and Skin Integrity - p. 199 30. Chapter 17 Urinary and Bowel Elimination - p. 211 31. Unit IV Growth and Development Across the Life Span - p. 226 32. Chapter 18 Theories of Growth and Development - p. 228 33. Chapter 19 Growth, Development, and Stages of Life - p. 235 34. Chapter 20 Care of the Older Client - p. 257 35. Unit V Maternity Nursing - p. 265 36. Chapter 21 Reproductive System - p. 267 37. Chapter 22 Prenatal Period - p. 275 38. Chapter 23 Risk Conditions Related to Pregnancy - p. 290 39. Chapter 24 Labor and Birth - p. 312 40. Chapter 25 Problems with Labor and Birth - p. 325 41. Chapter 26 Postpartum Period - p. 331 42. Chapter 27 Postpartum Complications - p. 338 43. Chapter 28 Care of the Newborn - p. 345 44. Chapter 29 Maternity and Newborn Medications - p. 366 45. Unit VI Pediatric Nursing - p. 377 46. Chapter 30 Integumentary Problems - p. 378 47. Chapter 31 Hematologic Problems - p. 385 48. Chapter 32 Oncologic Problems - p. 391 49. Chapter 33 Metabolic and Endocrine Problems - p. 401 50. Chapter 34 Gastrointestinal Problems - p. 410 51. Chapter 35 Eye, Ear, and Throat Problems - p. 428 52. Chapter 36 Respiratory Problems - p. 434 53. Chapter 37 Cardiovascular Problems - p. 450 54. Chapter 38 Renal and Genitourinary Problems - p. 462 55. Chapter 39 Neurologic and Cognitive Problems - p. 470 56. Chapter 40 Musculoskeletal Problems - p. 481 57. Chapter 41 Immune Disorders and Infectious Diseases - p. 490 58. Chapter 42 Pediatric Medication Administration and Calculations - p. 502 59. Unit VII Integumentary Problems of the Adult Client - p. 508 60. Chapter 43 Integumentary Problems - p. 509 61. Chapter 44 Integumentary Medications - p. 519 62. Unit VIII Oncologic and Hematologic Problems of the Adult Client - p. 528 63. Chapter 45 Oncologic and Hematologic Problems - p. 530 64. Chapter 46 Oncologic and Hematologic Medications - p. 566 65. Unit IX Endocrine Problems of the Adult Client - p. 577 66. Chapter 47 Endocrine Problems - p. 578 67. Chapter 48 Endocrine Medications - p. 604 68. Unit X Gastrointestinal Problems of the Adult Client - p. 618 69. Chapter 49 Gastrointestinal Problems - p. 620 70. Chapter 50 Gastrointestinal Medications - p. 647 71. Unit XI Respiratory Problems of the Adult Client - p. 655 72. Chapter 51 Respiratory Problems - p. 656 73. Chapter 52 Respiratory Medications - p. 676 74. Unit XII Cardiovascular Problems of the Adult Client - p. 693 75. Chapter 53 Cardiovascular Problems - p. 694 76. Chapter 54 Cardiovascular Medications - p. 732 77. Unit XIII Renal and Urinary Problems of the Adult Client - p. 748 78. Chapter 55 Renal and Urinary Problems - p. 750 79. Chapter 56 Renal and Urinary Medications - p. 782 80. Unit XIV Eye and Ear Problems of the Adult Client - p. 792 81. Chapter 57 Eye and Ear Problems - p. 793 82. Chapter 58 Eye and Ear Medications - p. 812 83. Unit XV Neurologic Problems of the Adult Client - p. 822 84. Chapter 59 Neurologic Problems - p. 823 85. Chapter 60 Neurologic Medications - p. 847 86. Unit XVI Musculoskeletal Problems of the Adult Client - p. 858 87. Chapter 61 Musculoskeletal Problems - p. 860 88. Chapter 62 Musculoskeletal Medications - p. 881 89. Unit XVII Immune Problems of the Adult Client - p. 889 90. Chapter 63 Immune Problems - p. 890 91. Chapter 64 Immune Medications - p. 904 92. Unit XVIII Mental Health Problems of the Adult Client - p. 911 93. Chapter 65 Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - p. 913 94. Chapter 66 Mental Health Problems - p. 926 95. Chapter 67 Addictions - p. 946 96. Chapter 68 Crisis Theory and Intervention - p. 957 97. Chapter 69 Psychotherapeutic Medications - p. 970 98. Unit XIX Complex Care - p. 984 99. Chapter 70 Complex Care - p. 986 100. References - p. 1047 101. Glossary - p. 1049 102. Index - p. 1057 103. United States (U.S.) Top 100 Prescription Medications (by Generic Name) - p. 1092
Get the best review for the NCLEX-PN® exam from the leading NCLEX® experts! Written by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri, Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 9th Edition, provides everything you need to prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN. The book includes a review of all nursing content areas, more than 4,600 questions for the NCLEX, detailed rationales, test-taking tips and strategies, and questions for the Next-Generation NCLEX (NGN). The Evolve companion website simulates the exam-taking experience with customizable practice questions along with realistic practice tests. Based on Silvestri’s proven Pyramid to Success, this complete review is a perennial favorite of students preparing for the NCLEX.
1. Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination - p. iii 2. Cover - p. iii 3. Title Page - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Table of Content - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. To Future LPNs - p. vi 8. About the Authors - p. vii 9. Contributors - p. viii 10. Preface - p. x 11. Acknowledgments - p. xiv 12. Chapter 1 Clinical Judgment and the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)-PN® Examination - p. 2 13. Chapter 2 Self-Efficacy and Pathways to Success - p. 15 14. Chapter 3 The NCLEX-PN® Examination - p. 20 15. Chapter 4 Clinical Judgment and Test-Taking Strategies - p. 22 16. Unit II Professional Standards in Nursing - p. 36 17. Chapter 5 Population Health Nursing - p. 38 18. Chapter 6 Ethical and Legal Issues - p. 50 19. Chapter 7 Prioritizing Client Care - p. 64 20. Unit III Foundations of Care - p. 81 21. Chapter 8 Fluids and Electrolytes - p. 84 22. Chapter 9 Acid-Base Balance - p. 102 23. Chapter 10 Vital Signs and Laboratory Reference Ranges - p. 112 24. Chapter 11 Nutrition - p. 128 25. Chapter 12 Health and Physical Assessment of the Adult Client - p. 139 26. Chapter 13 Safety and Infection Control - p. 161 27. Chapter 14 Medication Administration and Intravenous Therapies - p. 173 28. Chapter 15 Perioperative Nursing Care - p. 184 29. Chapter 16 Hygiene, Mobility, and Skin Integrity - p. 199 30. Chapter 17 Urinary and Bowel Elimination - p. 211 31. Unit IV Growth and Development Across the Life Span - p. 226 32. Chapter 18 Theories of Growth and Development - p. 228 33. Chapter 19 Growth, Development, and Stages of Life - p. 235 34. Chapter 20 Care of the Older Client - p. 257 35. Unit V Maternity Nursing - p. 265 36. Chapter 21 Reproductive System - p. 267 37. Chapter 22 Prenatal Period - p. 275 38. Chapter 23 Risk Conditions Related to Pregnancy - p. 290 39. Chapter 24 Labor and Birth - p. 312 40. Chapter 25 Problems with Labor and Birth - p. 325 41. Chapter 26 Postpartum Period - p. 331 42. Chapter 27 Postpartum Complications - p. 338 43. Chapter 28 Care of the Newborn - p. 345 44. Chapter 29 Maternity and Newborn Medications - p. 366 45. Unit VI Pediatric Nursing - p. 377 46. Chapter 30 Integumentary Problems - p. 378 47. Chapter 31 Hematologic Problems - p. 385 48. Chapter 32 Oncologic Problems - p. 391 49. Chapter 33 Metabolic and Endocrine Problems - p. 401 50. Chapter 34 Gastrointestinal Problems - p. 410 51. Chapter 35 Eye, Ear, and Throat Problems - p. 428 52. Chapter 36 Respiratory Problems - p. 434 53. Chapter 37 Cardiovascular Problems - p. 450 54. Chapter 38 Renal and Genitourinary Problems - p. 462 55. Chapter 39 Neurologic and Cognitive Problems - p. 470 56. Chapter 40 Musculoskeletal Problems - p. 481 57. Chapter 41 Immune Disorders and Infectious Diseases - p. 490 58. Chapter 42 Pediatric Medication Administration and Calculations - p. 502 59. Unit VII Integumentary Problems of the Adult Client - p. 508 60. Chapter 43 Integumentary Problems - p. 509 61. Chapter 44 Integumentary Medications - p. 519 62. Unit VIII Oncologic and Hematologic Problems of the Adult Client - p. 528 63. Chapter 45 Oncologic and Hematologic Problems - p. 530 64. Chapter 46 Oncologic and Hematologic Medications - p. 566 65. Unit IX Endocrine Problems of the Adult Client - p. 577 66. Chapter 47 Endocrine Problems - p. 578 67. Chapter 48 Endocrine Medications - p. 604 68. Unit X Gastrointestinal Problems of the Adult Client - p. 618 69. Chapter 49 Gastrointestinal Problems - p. 620 70. Chapter 50 Gastrointestinal Medications - p. 647 71. Unit XI Respiratory Problems of the Adult Client - p. 655 72. Chapter 51 Respiratory Problems - p. 656 73. Chapter 52 Respiratory Medications - p. 676 74. Unit XII Cardiovascular Problems of the Adult Client - p. 693 75. Chapter 53 Cardiovascular Problems - p. 694 76. Chapter 54 Cardiovascular Medications - p. 732 77. Unit XIII Renal and Urinary Problems of the Adult Client - p. 748 78. Chapter 55 Renal and Urinary Problems - p. 750 79. Chapter 56 Renal and Urinary Medications - p. 782 80. Unit XIV Eye and Ear Problems of the Adult Client - p. 792 81. Chapter 57 Eye and Ear Problems - p. 793 82. Chapter 58 Eye and Ear Medications - p. 812 83. Unit XV Neurologic Problems of the Adult Client - p. 822 84. Chapter 59 Neurologic Problems - p. 823 85. Chapter 60 Neurologic Medications - p. 847 86. Unit XVI Musculoskeletal Problems of the Adult Client - p. 858 87. Chapter 61 Musculoskeletal Problems - p. 860 88. Chapter 62 Musculoskeletal Medications - p. 881 89. Unit XVII Immune Problems of the Adult Client - p. 889 90. Chapter 63 Immune Problems - p. 890 91. Chapter 64 Immune Medications - p. 904 92. Unit XVIII Mental Health Problems of the Adult Client - p. 911 93. Chapter 65 Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - p. 913 94. Chapter 66 Mental Health Problems - p. 926 95. Chapter 67 Addictions - p. 946 96. Chapter 68 Crisis Theory and Intervention - p. 957 97. Chapter 69 Psychotherapeutic Medications - p. 970 98. Unit XIX Complex Care - p. 984 99. Chapter 70 Complex Care - p. 986 100. References - p. 1047 101. Glossary - p. 1049 102. Index - p. 1057 103. United States (U.S.) Top 100 Prescription Medications (by Generic Name) - p. 1092
