Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination

8th Edition - December 23, 2020
Authors: Linda Anne Silvestri, Angela Silvestri
Language: English
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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, 8th 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 4,500 NCLEX exam-style questions, detailed rationales, test-taking tips and strategies, and new Next-Generation NCLEX (NGN)-style questions. An Evolve website simulates the exam-taking experience with a choice of 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.

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Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
How this Use
About the Authors
Contributors and Reviewers
Preface
Acknowledgments
UNIT I. NCLEX-PN® Exam Preparation
Chapter 1. Clinical Judgment and the NCLEX-PN® Examination
The Pyramid to Success
Other Resources
Clinical Judgment and Next Generation NCLEX 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 Center
Testing Time
Length of the Examination
Pass-or-Fail Decisions
Completing the Examination
Processing Results
Candidate Performance Report
Interstate Endorsement
Nurse Licensure Compact
The Internationally-Educated Nurse
COVID-19 Test Modifications
Chapter 2. Pathways to Success
Pyramid to Success
Pathways to Success (Box 2.1)
Positive Pampering
Final Preparation
This Is Not a Test
Final Result
Chapter 3. The NCLEX-PN® Examination : From a Graduate’s Perspective
Nursing Students and Graduates
A Letter From Karen
A Letter From Gabby
Chapter 4. Clinical Judgment and Test-Taking Strategies
UNIT II. Professional Standards in Nursing
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 5. Care of Special Populations
Chapter 6. Ethical and Legal Issues
Chapter 7. Prioritizing Client Care:: Leadership, Delegation, and Emergency Response Planning
UNIT III. Nursing Sciences
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 8. Fluids and Electrolytes
Chapter 9. Acid–Base Balance
Chapter 10. Vital Signs and Laboratory Reference Intervals
Chapter 11. Nutritional Components of Care
Chapter 12. Intravenous Therapy and Blood Administration
UNIT IV. Foundations of Care
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 13. Health and Physical Assessment of the Adult Client
Chapter 14. Hygiene and Safety
Chapter 15. Calculation of Medication and Intravenous Dosages
Chapter 16. Perioperative Nursing Care
Chapter 17. Positioning Clients
Chapter 18. Care of a Client With a Tube
Unit V. Growth and Development Across the Life Span
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 19. Theories of Growth and Development
Chapter 20. Growth, Development, and Stages of Life
Chapter 21. Care of the Older Client
UNIT VI. Maternity Nursing
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 22. Reproductive System
Chapter 23. Prenatal Period and Risk Conditions
Chapter 24. Labor and Birth and Associated Complications
Chapter 25. The Postpartum Period and Associated Complications
Chapter 26. Care of the Newborn
Chapter 27. Maternity and Newborn Medications
UNIT VII. Pediatric Nursing
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 28. Integumentary Problems
Chapter 29. Hematological and Oncological Problems
Chapter 30. Metabolic and Endocrine Problems
Chapter 31. Gastrointestinal Problems
Chapter 32. Eye, Ear, Throat, and Respiratory Problems
Chapter 33. Cardiovascular Problems
Chapter 34. Renal and Urinary Problems
Chapter 35. Neurological and Cognitive Problems
Chapter 36. Musculoskeletal Problems
Chapter 37. Immune Problems and Infectious Diseases
Chapter 38. Pediatric Medication Administration and Calculations
UNIT VIII. Integumentary Problems of the Adult Client
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 39. Integumentary Problems
Chapter 40. Integumentary Medications
UNIT IX. Oncological and Hematological Problems of the Adult Client
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 41. Oncological and Hematological Problems
Chapter 42. Oncological and Hematological Medications
UNIT X. Endocrine Problems of the Adult Client
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 43. Endocrine Problems
Chapter 44. Endocrine Medications
UNIT XI. Gastrointestinal Problems of the Adult Client
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 45. Gastrointestinal Problems
Chapter 46. Gastrointestinal Medications
UNIT XII. Respiratory Problems of the Adult Client
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 47. Respiratory Problems
Chapter 48. Respiratory Medications
UNIT XIII. Cardiovascular Problems of the Adult Client
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 49. Cardiovascular Problems
Chapter 50. Cardiovascular Medications
UNIT XIV. Renal and Urinary Problems of the Adult Client
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 51. Renal and Urinary Problems
Chapter 52. Renal and Urinary Medications
UNIT XV. Eye and Ear Problems of the Adult Client
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 53. Eye and Ear Problems
Chapter 54. Eye and Ear Medications
UNIT XVI. Neurological Problems of the Adult Client
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 55. Neurological Problems
Chapter 56. Neurological Medications
UNIT XVII. Musculoskeletal Problems of the Adult Client
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 57. Musculoskeletal Problems
Chapter 58. Musculoskeletal Medications
UNIT XVIII. Immune Problems of the Adult Client
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 59. Immune Problems
Chapter 60. Immunological Medications
UNIT XIX. Mental Health Problems of the Adult Client
Introduction
Pyramid to Success
Client Needs: Learning Objectives
Chapter 61. Foundations of Mental Health Nursing
Chapter 62. Mental Health Problems
Chapter 63. Addictions
Chapter 64. Crisis Theory and Intervention
Chapter 65. Psychiatric Medications
References
Glossary
Index
United States (U.S.) Top 100 Prescription Medications (by Generic Name)∗

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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