Author: Alice M. Stein, EdD, RN; Judith C. Miller, RN, MSN
Edition: 005
Product Type: Books
ISBN: 1401837522
Copyright: 2005

Description:

The most trusted resource for NCLEX-RN preparation tackles the new test plan issued by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). NCLEX-RN Review provides the nursing student-to-professional a study resource specially designed for success on the latest nursing licensure examination. Content summations are offered in outline format and reflect the changes to the test plan, including increased emphasis on pharmacological and parenteral therapies.

Product Benefits:

· A total of 2,400 questions, answers, and rationales mimic the NCLEX in content and style

· Includes alternative format items as those recently added to the examination

· Experience the realism of the NCLEX with a CD-ROM containing four tests with detailed self-assessment summaries

· View challenging NEW IV therapy skills and animations on the accompanying software

Table of Contents:

PREPARING FOR THE NCLEX EXAMINATION: Understanding the NCLEX Examination. Preparation and Test Taking. References and Suggested Readings. DRUGS AND NURSING IMPLICATIONS: Factors Affecting Drug Action. Drug Administration. Central Nervous System Drugs. Autonomic Nervous System Drugs. Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System. Eye Drugs. Cardiovascular Drugs. Renal Drugs. Respiratory Drugs. Gastrointestinal Tract Drugs. Arthritis Drugs. Antimicrobials. Antiviral Agents. Antifungal Agents. Antihelmintics. Antineoplastic Agents. Immunosuppressants. Vitamins and Minerals. Vaccines and Toxoids. References and Suggested Readings. UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES OF NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT: Nursing Practice Standards. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing. Managing Client Care. Safety. Principles and Interventions for Specific Aspects of Care. References and Suggested Readings. ADULT NURSING: Multisystem Stressors. Aging. Perioperative Nursing. Oncologic Nursing. The Neurosensory System. The Cardiovascular System. The Hematologic System. The Respiratory System. The Gastrointestinal System. The Genitourinary System. The Musculoskeletal System. The Endocrine System. The Integumentary System. References and Suggested Readings. PEDIATRIC NURSING: Growth and Development. Multisystem Stressors. The Neurosensory System. The Cardiovascular System. The Hematologic System. The Respiratory System. The Gastrointestinal System. The Genitourinary System. The Musculoskeletal System. The Endocrine System. The Integumentary System. Pediatric Oncology. References and Suggested Readings. MATERNITY AND FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE NURSING: Overview of Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System. The Childbearing Cycle. The Antepartal Period. Labor and Delivery. The Postpartum Period. The Newborn. The High-Risk Infant. Conditions of the Female Reproductive System. References and Suggested Readings. PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSING: Overview of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. Psychiatric Disorders (DSM IV). Psychologic Aspects of Physical Illness. References and Suggested Readings. Appendix: Special Diets. Practice Tests. Review Tests. Index.