Elsevier’s Canadian Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination

3rd Edition - March 28, 2023
Authors: Patricia A. Bradley, Karin L. Page-Cutrara, Linda Anne Silvestri, Angela Silvestri
Language: English
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A truly Canadian edition of Elsevier’s best-selling NCLEX® exam review book! Elsevier’s Canadian Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 3rd Edition provides everything you need to prepare for the NCLEX® exam — complete content review, more than 5,000 NCLEX practice questions in the book and online, and preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX®. In addition, all answers include detailed rationales and test-taking strategies with tips on how to best approach each question. Integrating Canadian approaches to nursing throughout the text, this book is the only comprehensive NCLEX review written from a Canadian perspective. It’s THE book of choice for NCLEX preparation!

Completely up-to-date coverage from a Canadian perspective

More than 5,000 practice questions in the text and online offer ample testing practice.
UNIQUE! Detailed test-taking strategy and rationale is included for each question, offering clues for analyzing and uncovering the correct answer option.
UNIQUE! Priority Nursing Action boxes provide information about the steps to be taken in clinical situations requiring clinical judgement and prioritization.
UNIQUE! Pyramid Points icons indicate important information, identifying content that typically appears on the NCLEX-RN^® examination.
UNIQUE! Pyramid Alerts appear in red text and highlight important nursing concepts.
New graduate’s perspective is offered on how to prepare for the NCLEX-RN, in addition to nonacademic preparation, the CAT format, and test-taking strategies.
Mnemonics are included to help you remember important information.
79-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 and includes four case–study-format questions for the NGN.
Practice questions on delegation, prioritization, and triage/disaster management emphasize these areas on the NCLEX exam.
Companion Evolve website provides 30 new questions for the Next Generation NCLEX^® plus all alternate item format questions including multiple response, prioritizing (ordered response), fill-in-the-blank, figure/illustration (hot spot), and chart/exhibit.
Question categories on Evolve are organized by cognitive level, client needs area, integrated process, and content area, allowing you to choose completely customizable exams or study sessions.
UNIQUE! Audio review summaries on the Evolve companion website cover pharmacology, acid-base balance, and fluids and electrolytes.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
To All Future Registered Nurses in Canada
About the Editors and Authors
Contributors to the Canadian Second Edition
Contributors to the US Ninth Edition
Reviewers
Preface
Unit I. NCLEX-RN ® Exam Preparation
Chapter 1. Clinical Judgement and the Next Generation NCLEX-RN® (NGN) Examination
The Pyramid to Success
Clinical Judgement and Next Generation NCLEX-RN (NGN)-Style Items
Examination Process
Computer Adaptive Testing
Development of the Test Plan
Test Plan
Types of Questions on the Examination
Registering to Take the Examination
Authorization to Test Form and Scheduling an Appointment
Changing Your Appointment
Day of the Examination
Testing Accommodations
Testing Centre
Testing Time
Length of the Examination
Pass-or-Fail Decisions
Completing the Examination
Processing Results
Candidate Performance Report
The Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN)
Chapter 2. Self-Efficacy and Pathways to Success
The Pyramid to Success
Pathways to Success (Box 2.1)
Positive Pampering
Day of the Examination (Box 2.3)
Chapter 3. The NCLEX-RN® Examination: From a Graduate’s Perspective
Unit II. Professional Standards in Nursing
Chapter 4. Clinical Judgement and Test-Taking Strategies
UNIT II. Professional Standards in Nursing
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 5. Health of Diverse Populations
Chapter 6. Ethical and Legal Issues
Chapter 7. Prioritizing Client Care: Leadership, Delegation, and Emergency Response Planning
Unit III. Foundations of Care
UNIT III. Foundations of Care
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 8. Fluids and Electrolytes
Chapter 9. Acid–Base Balance
Chapter 10. Vital Signs and Laboratory Reference Intervals
Chapter 11. Nutrition
Chapter 12. Health and Physical Assessment of the Adult Client
Chapter 13. Provision of a Safe Environment
Chapter 14. Calculation of Medication and Intravenous Prescriptions
Chapter 15. Perioperative Nursing Care
Chapter 16. Positioning Clients
Unit IV. Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
UNIT IV. Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 17. Theories of Growth and Development
Chapter 18. Growth, Development, and Stages of Life
Chapter 19. Care of the Older Client
UNIT V. Maternity Nursing
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Unit V. Maternity Nursing Growth and Development
Chapter 20. Reproductive System
Chapter 21. Prenatal Period
Chapter 22. Risk Conditions Related to Pregnancy
Chapter 23. Labour and Birth
Chapter 24. Complications of Labour and Birth
Chapter 25. Postpartum Period
Chapter 26. Postpartum Complications
Chapter 27. Care of the Newborn
Chapter 28. Maternity and Newborn Medications
Unit VI. Pediatric Nursing
UNIT VI. Pediatric Nursing
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 29. Integumentary Conditions
Chapter 30. Hematological Conditions
Chapter 31. Oncological Conditions
Chapter 32. Metabolic and Endocrine Conditions
Chapter 33. Gastrointestinal Conditions
Chapter 34. Eye, Ear, and Throat Conditions
Chapter 35. Respiratory Conditions
Chapter 36. Cardiovascular Conditions
Chapter 37. Renal and Genitourinary Conditions
Chapter 38. Neurological and Cognitive Conditions
Chapter 39. Musculoskeletal Conditions
Chapter 40. Infections and Communicable Diseases
Chapter 41. Pediatric Medication Administration and Calculations
Unit VII. Integumentary Conditions in the Adult Client
UNIT VII. Integumentary Conditions in the Adult Client
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 42. Integumentary Conditions
Chapter 43. Integumentary Medications
Unit VIII. Oncological and Hematological Conditions in the Adult Client
UNIT VIII. Oncological and Hematological Conditions in the Adult Client
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 44. Oncological and Hematological Conditions
Chapter 45. Oncological and Hematological Medications
Unit IX. Endocrine Conditions in the Adult Client
UNIT IX. Endocrine Conditions in the Adult Client
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 46. Endocrine Conditions
Chapter 47. Endocrine Medications
Unit X. Gastrointestinal Conditions of the Adult Client
UNIT X. Gastrointestinal Conditions of the Adult Client
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 48. Gastrointestinal Conditions
Chapter 49. Gastrointestinal Medications
Unit XI. Respiratory Conditions in the Adult Client
UNIT XI. Respiratory Conditions in the Adult Client
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 50. Respiratory Conditions
Chapter 51. Respiratory Medications
Unit XII. Cardiovascular Conditions in the Adult Client
UNIT XII. Cardiovascular Conditions in the Adult Client
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 52. Cardiovascular Conditions
Chapter 53. Cardiovascular Medications
Unit XIII. Renal and Genitourinary Conditions in the Adult Client
UNIT XIII. Renal and Genitourinary Conditions in the Adult Client
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 54. Renal and Genitourinary Conditions
Chapter 55. Renal and Genitourinary Medications
Unit XIV. Eye and Ear Conditions in the Adult Client
UNIT XIV. Eye and Ear Conditions in the Adult Client
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 56. The Eye and Ear
Chapter 57. Eye and Ear Medications
Unit XV. Neurological Conditions in the Adult Client
UNIT XV. Neurological Conditions in the Adult Client
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 58. Neurological Conditions
Chapter 59. Neurological Medications
Unit XVI. Musculoskeletal Conditions in the Adult Client
UNIT XVI. Musculoskeletal Conditions in the Adult Client
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 60. Musculoskeletal Conditions
Chapter 61. Musculoskeletal Medications
Unit XVII. Immune Conditions in the Adult Client
UNIT XVII. Immunological Conditions in the Adult Client
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 62. Immunological Conditions
Chapter 63. Immunological Medications
Unit XVIII. Mental Health in the Adult Client
UNIT XVIII. Mental Health in the Adult Client
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 64. Foundations of Mental Health Nursing
Chapter 65. Mental Health
Chapter 66. Addictions
Chapter 67. Crisis Theory and Intervention
Chapter 68. Psychiatric Medications
Unit XIX. Complex Care
UNIT XIX. Complex Care
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Outcomes
Chapter 69. Complex Care
Unit XX. Comprehensive Test
Chapter 70. Comprehensive Test
Appendix A. Canadian Regulators and Associated Regulatory and Exam Resources
Appendix B. Canadian Nursing Professional Resources
References
Index

Patricia A. Bradley

Patricia A. Bradley, MEd, PhD, RN, CCNE Professor Emeritus School of Nursing York University, Toronto, Ontario

Affiliations and expertise

Professor Emeritus, School of Nursing, York University, Toronto, Ontario

Karin L. Page-Cutrara

Karin L. Page-Cutrara, PhD, RN, CCNE, CCSNE Associate Dean, Learning, Teaching & Academic Programs, Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, Ontario; Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, School of Nursing, York University, Toronto, Ontario

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, School of Nursing; Associate Dean, Learning, Teaching and Academic Programs, Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Linda Anne Silvestri

Linda Anne Silvestri has provided decades of nursing education and leadership that has directly impacted the growing and needed nursing workforce. Her research focused on a holistic investigation of predictors leading to success on the licensure examination. Her findings, published in the Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, led to significant contributions, filling a critical need in NCLEX® preparation. Linda’s vision was to provide a holistic educational approach to ensure overall well-being in test anxiety and self-efficacy, and success on the NCLEX®. As a leader in providing global NCLEX® preparation resources published by Elsevier, she strives for excellence in publication quality, based on the discovery of new knowledge in nursing, standards of care, and research-based studies. Her published resources ensure nursing graduates’ ability to make sound clinical judgments as they serve the public and the nursing profession. Linda is also a Next Generation NCLEX® Subject Matter Expert and Consultant for Elsevier.

Affiliations and expertise

Nursing Instructor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las, Nevada; President, Nursing Reviews, Inc. and Professional Nursing Seminars, Inc. Henderson, Nevada; Elsevier Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Thought Leader

Angela Silvestri

Angela Silvestri is a well-known nurse educator, researcher, and author. She has been teaching and working in university administrative roles for the past 10 years at all levels of nursing education. She has experience teaching across the program and in classroom and clinical settings in the areas of Nutrition and Human Development Across the Lifespan, Foundations of Care in Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, Complex Care in Nursing, and Leadership and Transition to Practice in pre-nursing and undergraduate nursing programs. She is currently serving as the Program Director for the undergraduate BSN program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is a sought-out speaker at national conferences on the topic of nursing school success. Her passion for college student success comes through in her work at the School of Nursing teaching Leadership and licensure exam preparation and in publishing research and best-selling licensure exam review resources on national and international levels.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor Touro University Nevada-School of Nursing

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