NCLEX-RN exam prep / Wilda Rinehart, Diann Sloan, Clara Hurd.

Previous edition: 2011.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Exam Preparation -- 1. Pharmacology -- 2. Fluid and Electrolyte and Acid/Base Balance -- 3. Care of the Client with Cardiovascular Disorders -- 4. Care of the Client with Endocrine Disorders -- 5. Care of the Client with Respiratory Disorders -- 6. Care of the Client with Genitourinary Disorders -- 7. Care of the Client with Integumentary Disorders -- 8. Care of the Client with Sensory Disorders -- 9. Care of the Client with Gastrointestinal Disorders -- 10. Care of the Client with Hematological Disorders -- 12. Care of the Client with Immunologic Disorders -- 13. Care of the Client with Neoplastic Disorders -- 14. Care of the Client with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders -- 15. Care of the Childbearing Client and the Neonatal Client -- 16. Care of the Pediatric Client -- 17. Care of the Client with Psychiatric Disorders -- 18. Emergency Care -- 19. Legal Issues in Nursing Practice -- 20. Cultural Practices Influencing Nursing Care -- Part II. Final Review -- Part III. Appendices -- --

Introduction -- Organization -- Instructional Features -- Extensive Practice Test Options -- Final Review -- Other Valuable Tools -- About the NCLEX Exam -- Advice for Preparing for the Exam -- Advice for Test Day -- Hints for Using This Book -- Contact the Author -- Study and Exam Preparation Tips -- Study Tips -- Exam Prep Tips -- Read the Question Carefully -- Look for Keywords -- Watch for Specific Details -- Eliminate Options That Are Clearly Wrong or Incorrect -- Look for Similar Options -- Look for Opposite Answers -- Part I. Exam Preparation -- -- Chapter 1. Pharmacology -- Three Areas of Pharmacology -- How Nurses Work with Pharmacology -- Time-released Drugs -- Administering Medications -- The Seven Rights of Administering Medication -- Understanding and Identifying the Various Drugs -- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors -- Beta Adrenergic Blockers -- Anti-Infectives (Aminoglycosides) -- Benzodiazepines (Anticonvulsants/Antianxiety) -- Phenothiazines (Antipsychotic/Antiemetic) -- Glucocorticoids -- Antivirals -- Cholesterol-Lowering Agents -- Angiotensin Receptor Blockers -- Histamine 2 Antagonists -- Proton Pump Inhibitors -- Anticoagulants -- More Drug Identification Helpers -- Herbals -- Drug Schedules -- Pregnancy Categories for Drugs -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Answer Rationales -- -- Chapter 2. Fluid and Electrolyte and Acid/Base Balance -- Total Body Water Calculation -- Management of the Client with Imbalances in Fluid and Electrolytes -- Types of Intravenous Fluids -- How the Body Regulates Electrolytes -- How the Body Regulates pH -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostic Tests -- Pharmacological Agents Used in the Treatment of Clients with Alterations in Fluids and Electrolytes -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- -- Chapter 3. Care of the Client with Cardiovascular Disorders -- Hypertension -- Diagnosing the Client with Hypertension -- Managing the Client with Hypertension -- Coronary Artery Disease -- Atherosclerosis and Arteriosclerosis -- Conduction System of the Heart -- Heart Block -- Cardiac Monitoring -- Reading an Electrocardiogram -- Cardiac Dysrhythmias -- Ventricular Tachycardia -- Ventricular Fibrillation -- Internal Pacemaker/Internal Cardiac Defibrillators -- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation -- Angina Pectoris -- Myocardial Infarction -- Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction -- Management of a Client with Myocardial Infarction -- Aneurysms -- Inflammatory Diseases of the Heart -- Infective Endocarditis -- Pericarditis -- Peripheral Vascular Disease -- Varicose Veins/Thrombophlebitis -- Raynaud's Phenomenon -- Buerger's Disease -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostics -- Pharmacological Agents Used in the Treatment of Clients with Cardiovascular Disorders -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- --

Chapter 4. Care of the Client with Endocrine Disorders -- Pituitary Gland -- Hypopituitarism -- Hyperpituitarism -- Disorders of the Posterior Pituitary Gland -- Thyroid Disorders -- Hypothyroidism -- Hyperthyroidism -- Parathyroid Disorders -- Hypoparathyroidism -- Hyperparathyroidism -- Diabetes Mellitus -- Hyperglycemia -- Hypoglycemia -- Managing Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia -- Adrenal Gland -- Adrenal Gland Disorders -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostics -- Pharmacological Agents Used to Treat Clients with Endocrine Disorders -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- -- Chapter 5. Care of the Client with Respiratory Disorders -- Noninfectious Disorders of the Lower Respiratory Tract -- Chronic Bronchitis -- Emphysema -- Asthma -- Pleurisy -- Pulmonary Hypertension -- Interstitial Pulmonary Disease -- Sarcoidosis -- Pulmonary Fibrosis -- Occupational Pulmonary Disease -- Infectious Disorders of the Lower Respiratory Tract -- Pneumonia -- Tuberculosis -- Influenza -- Life-Threatening Pulmonary Disorders -- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome -- Pulmonary Embolus -- Pneumothorax -- Hemothorax -- Emerging Infections -- SARS -- Legionnaires' Disease -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostic Tests -- Pharmacological Agents Used in the Care of the Client with Disorders of the Respiratory System -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- -- Chapter 6. Care of the Client with Genitourinary Disorders -- Renal Disorders -- Acute Glomerulonephritis -- Chronic Glomerulonephritis -- Goodpasture's Syndrome -- Nephrotic Syndrome -- Polycystic Kidney Disease -- Hydronephrosis/Hydroureteronephrosis -- Pyelonephritis -- Acute and Chronic Renal Failure -- Chronic Renal Failure -- Peritoneal Dialysis -- Hemodialysis -- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy -- Renal Transplantation -- Urinary Disorders -- Cystitis -- Urinary Incontinence -- Urolithiasis -- Genitourinary Disorders -- Prostatitis -- Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy -- Erectile Dysfunction -- Epididymitis -- Priapism -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostics -- Pharmacologic Agents for the Client with Genitourinary Disorders -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- -- Chapter 7. Care of the Client with Integumentary Disorders -- Common Infections of the Integumentary System -- Viral Infections -- Fungal Infections -- Bacterial Infections -- Psoriasis -- Pressure Ulcers -- Burns -- Burn Classifications -- Burn Measurement with TBSA -- Nursing Care for Burn Victims -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostic Tests -- Pharmacological Agents Used in the Care of the Client with Integumentary Disorders -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- --

Chapter 8. Care of the Client with Sensory Disorders -- Disorders of the Eyes -- Intraocular Disorders -- Uveitis -- Corneal Dystrophy and Corneal Transplantation -- Retinal Disorders -- Refractive Errors -- Traumatic Injuries -- Ocular Melanoma -- Disorders of the Ears -- Otitis Externa -- Otitis Media -- Mastoiditis -- Ménière's Disease -- Acoustic Neuroma -- Otosclerosis -- Presbycusis -- Ear Trauma -- Assisting Clients with Hearing Loss -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostic Tests -- Pharmacological Agents Used in the Care of the Client with Disorders of the Eyes and Ears -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- -- Chapter 9. Care of the Client with Gastrointestinal Disorders -- Peptic Ulcer Disease -- Types of Ulcers -- Diagnosis of Ulcers -- Treatment of Ulcers -- Inflammatory Bowel Disorders -- Crohn's Disease -- Ulcerative Colitis -- Management of the Client with Inflammatory Bowel Disease -- Diverticular Disease -- Management of the Client with Diverticulitis -- Hemorrhoids -- Appendicitis -- Peritonitis -- Intestinal Obstruction -- Esophageal Disorders -- GERD -- Hiatal Hernia -- Diseases Associated with the Liver -- Hepatitis -- Cirrhosis -- Acute Pancreatitis -- Diagnosis of Pancreatitis -- Treatment of Pancreatitis -- Cholecystitis/Cholelithiasis -- Symptoms of Cholecystitis and Cholelithiasis -- Diagnosis of Cholecystitis/Cholelithiasis -- Treatment of Cholecystitis -- Treatment of Cholethiasis -- Clostridium Difficile -- Food-Borne Illnesses -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostic Tests -- Pharmacological Agents Used in the Care of the Client with Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- -- Chapter 10. Care of the Client with Hematological Disorders -- Anemia -- Pernicious Anemia -- Aplastic Anemia -- Sickle Cell Anemia -- Iron Deficiency Anemia -- Thalassemia -- Polycythemia Vera -- Hemophilia -- Transfusion Therapy -- Transfusion Reactions -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostic Tests for Review -- Pharmacological Agents Used in Hematological Disorders -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- -- Chapter 11. Care of the Client with Disorders of the Neurological System -- Neurological Assessment -- Cranial Nerve Assessment -- Glasgow Coma Scale -- Intracranial Pressure Monitors -- Brain Injuries -- Epidural Hematomas -- Subdural Hematoma -- Intracerebral Hematomas -- Treatment of Hematomas -- Increased Intracranial Pressure -- Brain Tumors -- Treatment of Brain Tumors -- Care of the Client with Intracranial Surgery (Craniotomy) -- Cerebrovascular Accident/Stroke -- Ischemic Stroke -- Hemorrhagic Stroke -- Seizures -- Types of Seizures -- Treatment of Seizure Clients -- Parkinson's Disease -- Meningitis -- Autoimmune Neurological Disorders -- Multiple Sclerosis -- Myasthenia Gravis -- Guillain-Barré -- Degenerative Neurological Disorders -- Cranial Nerve Disorders -- Trigeminal Neuralgia -- Bell's Palsy -- Spinal Cord Injuries -- Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries -- Potential Complications with SCI Clients -- Intervertebral Disk Disease -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostics -- Pharmacological Agents Used in the Care of Clients with Neurological Disorders -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- --

Chapter 12. Care of the Client with Immunologic Disorders -- Immunodeficiency Syndrome -- Diagnoses -- HIV Prevention -- Standard Precautions -- Airborne Transmission-Based Precautions (Second Tier of CDC Guidelines for Infection Control) -- Droplet Transmission-Based Precautions (Second Tier of CDC Guidelines for Infection Control) -- Contact Transmission-Based Precautions (Second Tier of CDC Guidelines for Infection Control) -- Treatments After Occupational Exposure -- Management of the Client with HIV -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostic Tests -- Pharmacological Agents Used in the Care of the Client with Immunologic Disorders -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- -- Chapter 13. Care of the Client with Neoplastic Disorders -- American Cancer Society's Seven Warning Signs of Cancer -- The Four Major Categories of Cancer -- Risk Factors for Specific Cancers -- Cancer Prevention -- Major Types of Cancer -- Colorectal Cancer -- Lung Cancer -- Prostate Cancer -- Breast Cancer -- Other Major Cancers -- General Interventions for Clients with Cancer -- Radiation -- Chemotherapy -- Total Parenteral Nutrition -- Neoplastic-Associated Disorders and Emergencies -- Bone Marrow and Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation -- Types of Transplants -- Nursing Care After Transplantation -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostic Tests -- Pharmacologic Agents Used in the Care of the Client with Specific Neoplastic Disorders -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- -- Chapter 14. Care of the Client with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders -- Fractures -- Major Fracture Sites -- General Treatment for Fractures -- Common Complications Associated with Fractures -- Osteoporosis -- Osteoarthritis -- Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis -- Treatment of the Client with Osteoarthritis -- Fibromyalgia -- Ankylosing Spondylitis -- Gout -- Rheumatoid Arthritis -- Lupus Erythematosus -- Musculoskeletal Surgical Procedures -- Fractured Hip and Hip Replacement -- Total Knee Replacement -- Amputations -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostics -- Pharmacologic Agents Used in Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- -- Chapter 15. Care of the Childbearing Client and the Neonatal Client -- Prenatal Care -- Signs of Pregnancy -- Prenatal Diet and Weight Maintenance -- Measuring Fetal Heart Tones -- Measuring Fundal Height -- Prelabor Testing -- Intrapartal Care -- Stages of Labor -- Important Terms You Should Know -- Complications Associated with Pregnancy -- Cardiac Disease During Pregnancy -- Diabetes in Pregnancy -- Preeclampsia -- Ectopic Pregnancy -- Hydatidiform Mole -- Incompetent Cervix -- Types of Abortions -- Placenta Previa -- Abruptio Placenta -- Complications Associated with Labor and Delivery -- Fetal Malpresentation -- Post-term Labor and Birth -- Precipitate Delivery -- Cord Prolapse -- Cesarean Birth -- Assisted Birth -- Fetal Monitoring -- Pharmacologic Management of Labor -- Postpartum Care -- Newborn Care -- Terms Associated with the Normal Newborn -- Rh Incompatibility -- Women's Health Issues -- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- Menopause -- Maternal Infections -- Methods of Contraception -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostic Tests -- Pharmacological Agents Used in the Care of the Obstetric Client -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- --

Chapter 16. Care of the Pediatric Client -- Growth and Development -- Infant (28 Days to 1 Year) -- Toddler (1-3 Years) -- Preschooler (3-5 Years) -- School Age (6-12 Years) -- Adolescence (12-18 Years) -- Caring for the Child with Respiratory Disorders -- Upper Airway Infections -- Lower Airway Infections -- Long-Term Respiratory Disorders -- Cystic Fibrosis (Mucoviscidosis) -- Caring for the Child with Gastrointestinal Disorders -- Disorders of Motility -- Structural Defects -- Obstructive Disorders -- Inflammatory and Parasitic Disorders -- Malabsorptive/Metabolic Syndromes -- Ingestion of Hazardous Substances -- Caring for the Child with Cardiovascular Disorders -- Congenital Heart Defects -- Acquired Heart Disease -- Caring for the Child with Genitourinary Disorders -- Obstructive Uropathy -- External Defects (Hypospadias, Epispadias, Exstrophy of the Bladder) -- Epispadias/Exstrophy of the Bladder -- Caring for the Child with Neoplastic Disorders -- Leukemia -- Wilms' Tumor (Nephroblastoma) -- Retinoblastoma -- Neuroblastoma -- Osteosarcoma and Ewing's Sarcoma -- Rhabdomyosarcoma -- Surviving Childhood Cancer -- Caring for the Child with Cerebral Disorders -- Intracranial Infections (Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis) -- Reye's Syndrome -- Caring for the Child with Integumentary Disorders -- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) -- Scabies -- Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice) -- Lyme Disease -- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever -- Caring for the Child with Communicable Disease -- Caring for the Child with Musculoskeletal Disorders -- Congenital Clubfoot -- Developmental Hip Dysplasia -- Osteogenesis Imperfecta -- Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease (Coxa Plana) -- Scoliosis -- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis) -- Caring for the Child with Neuromuscular Disorders -- Cerebral Palsy -- Neural Tube Defects -- Spina Bifida -- Muscular Dystrophies -- Caring for the Abused and Neglected Child -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostics -- Pharmacological Agents Used in the Care of Pediatric Clients -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- -- Chapter 17. Care of the Client with Psychiatric Disorders -- Anxiety-related Disorders -- Generalized Anxiety Disorder -- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder -- Dissociative Identity Disorder -- Somatoform Disorder -- Panic Disorder -- Phobic Disorders -- Obsessive-compulsive Disorder -- Personality Disorders -- Cluster A -- Cluster B -- Cluster C -- Managing Clients with Personality Disorders -- Psychotic Disorders -- Schizophrenia -- Bipolar Disorders -- Substance Abuse -- Alcoholism -- Chemical Dependence -- Psychological Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence -- Autistic Disorder -- Conduct Disorder -- Oppositional Defiant Disorder -- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder -- Eating Disorders -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostics -- Pharmacological Agents Used in the Care of the Client with Psychiatric Disorders -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- -- Chapter 18. Emergency Care -- The ABCDs of Emergency Care -- Airway -- Breathing -- Circulation -- Deficits -- Obtaining Client Information -- Trauma -- Head Injuries -- Chest Injuries -- Abdominal Injuries -- Documenting and Protecting Forensic Evidence -- Poisoning -- Poisonous Stings and Bites -- Bioterrorism -- Chemical and Biological Agents -- Nuclear Warfare -- Triage Categories for Disaster Victims -- Key Concepts -- Key Terms -- Diagnostics -- Pharmacological Agents Commonly Used in ER Treatment -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- -- Chapter 19. Legal Issues in Nursing Practice -- Types of Laws -- Statutory Laws/Regulatory Laws -- Civil Laws -- Criminal Laws -- Common Law -- Code of Ethical Behavior in Nursing Practice -- Legal Theories That Affect Nursing Practice -- Negligence -- Malpractice -- Witnessing Consent for Care -- Tort -- Assault and Battery -- Fraud -- Managing Client Care -- Key Terms -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- --

Chapter 20. Cultural Practices Influencing Nursing Care -- Cultural Assessment -- Understanding Client Beliefs -- Working with Clients Who Speak Different Languages -- Healthcare of Hispanics/Latinos -- Time Considerations -- Use of Nonverbal/Verbal Communication -- Childbirth and Pain Response -- Healthcare of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives -- Time Considerations -- Use of Nonverbal/Verbal Communication -- Childbirth and Pain Response -- Healthcare of Asian-Americans -- Time Considerations -- Use of Nonverbal/Verbal Communication -- Childbirth and Pain Response -- Healthcare of Arab-Americans -- Time Considerations -- Use of Nonverbal/Verbal Communication -- Childbirth and Pain Response -- Nursing Plan Dietary Considerations Across Cultures -- Religious Beliefs and Refusal of Care Considerations -- Key Terms -- Apply Your Knowledge -- Exam Questions -- Answers to Exam Questions -- Suggested Reading and Resources -- -- Part II. Final Review -- Fast Facts The NCLEX RN Exam Prep -- -- Practice Exam I -- Fluid and Electrolytes and Acid/Base Balance -- Care of the Client with Cardiovascular Disorders -- Care of the Client with Endocrine Disorders -- Care of the Client with Immunological Disorders -- Care of the Childbearing Client and the Neonatal Client -- -- Practice Exam II -- Care of the Client with Respiratory Disorders -- Care of the Client with Genitourinary Disorders -- Care of the Client with Integumentary Disorders -- Care of the Client with Sensory Disorders -- Care of the Pediatric Client -- Care of the Client with Psychiatric Disorders -- Emergency Care -- -- Practice Exam III -- Care of the Client with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders -- Care of the Client with Gastrointestinal Disorders -- Care of the Client with Neoplastic Disorders -- Care of the Client with Neurological Disorders -- Care of the Client with Hematological Disorders -- -- Practice Exam IV Management and Alternative Item Exam Questions -- Management Questions -- Alternative Items -- -- Answers to Practice Exam I -- Answers at a Glance to Practice Exam I -- Answers with Explanations -- Fluid and Electrolytes and Acid/Base Balance -- Care of the Client with Cardiovascular Disorders -- Care of the Client with Endocrine Disorders -- Care of the Client with Immunologic Disorders -- Care of the Childbearing Client and the Neonatal Client -- -- Answers to Practice Exam II -- Answers at a Glance to Practice Exam II -- Answers with Explanations -- Care of the Client with Respiratory Disorders -- Care of the Client with Genitourinary Disorders -- Care of the Client with Integumentary Disorders -- Care of the Client with Sensory Disorders -- Care of the Pediatric Client -- Care of the Client with Psychiatric Disorders -- Emergency Care -- -- Answers to Practice Exam III -- Answers at a Glance to Practice Exam III -- Answers with Explanations -- Care of the Client with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders -- Care of the Client with Gastrointestinal Disorders -- Care of the Client with Neoplastic Disorders -- Care of the Client with Neurological Disorders -- Care of the Client with Hematological Disorders -- Answers to Practice Exam IV: Management and Alternative Item Exam Questions -- Answers to Management Questions -- Alternative Item Answers -- -- Part III. Appendices -- Appendix A: Things You Forgot -- Appendix B: Need to Know More? -- Appendix C: Calculations -- Appendix D: Most Commonly-Prescribed Medications in the United States.

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