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Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam

  • 8th Edition - November 12, 2012
  • Latest edition
  • Author: JoAnn Zerwekh
  • Language: English

Fun and engaging, this must-have review resource covers the nursing concepts and content found on the latest NCLEX-RN examination. It features a concise outline format that’s pe… Read more

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Description

Fun and engaging, this must-have review resource covers the nursing concepts and content found on the latest NCLEX-RN examination. It features a concise outline format that’s perfect for studying, as well as 2,020 review questions to test your knowledge and help you prepare for the exam. Colorful illustrations and mnemonic cartoons clarify essential nursing concepts and offer a visual way for you to remember key facts for the NCLEX exam. Answers and rationales are provided for every practice question.

Key features

  • UNIQUE! Mnemonic cartoons provide a fun, easy way to review and remember key nursing concepts and disease processes.
  • UNIQUE! The integrated systems approach incorporates pediatric, adult, and older adult lifespan considerations in each body system chapter.
  • UNIQUE! Appendixes for each chapter summarize medications and nursing procedures for quick reference.
  • Electronic alternate item format questions on Evolve prepare you for the interactive question types on the computerized NCLEX examination, including priority drag-and-drop and hot-spot (illustrated point-and-click) questions.
  • Practice questions on the Evolve companion website are available in both study and quiz modes and separated by content area, allowing you to create a customized review experience based on your personal study needs.
  • Answers and rationales for all review questions show why correct answers are right and incorrect options are wrong.

Readership

Nursing students and graduates preparing to take the NCLEX-RN exam

Table of contents

1. Testing Strategies for the NCLEX-RN® Examination2. Health Implications Across the Life Span3. Concepts of Nursing Practice4. Nursing Management and Ethical/Legal Concepts5. Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and Bioterrorism 6. Pharmacology and Medication Administration7. Homeostasis Concepts8. Immune: Care of the Adult, Maternity, & Pediatric Client9. Cancer Concepts10. Psychosocial Nursing Care11. Integumentary: Care of Adult & Pediatric Clients12. Sensory: Care of Adult & Pediatric Clients13. Endocrine: Care of Adult, Maternity, & Pediatric Clients14. Hematology: Care of Adult & Pediatric Clients15. Respiratory: Care of Adult & Pediatric Clients16. Vascular: Care of Adult Clients17. Cardiac: Care of Adult, Maternity, & Pediatric Clients18. Gastrointestinal: Care of Adult & Pediatric Clients19. Hepatic and Biliary: Care of Adult Clients20. Neurology: Care of Adult & Pediatric Clients21. Musculoskeletal: Care of Adult & Pediatric Clients22. Reproductive: Care of Adult & Pediatric Clients23. Urinary-Renal: Care of Adult & Pediatric Clients24. Maternity Nursing Care25. Newborn Nursing CareReferencesAppendix: Normal Laboratory DataIndex

Product details

  • Edition: 8
  • Latest edition
  • Published: December 3, 2012
  • Language: English

About the author

JZ

JoAnn Zerwekh

Affiliations and expertise
President/CEO, Nursing Education Consultants, Inc., Chandler, Arizona, USA