Next generation NCLEX-RN prep
Book - 2023
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida :
Kaplan North America LLc
[2023]-
- Language
- English
- Item Description
- At head of title: Kaplan.
Access to online content not available. - Physical Description
- volumes : illustrations ; 28 cm
- ISBN
- 9781506280264
- About the Authors
- How to Use this Book
- Part 1. NCLEX-RN® Exam Overview and Test Taking Strategies
- Chapter 1. Overview of the NCLEX-RN® Exam
- What Is the NCLEX-RN® Exam?
- Structure of the NCLEX-RN® Exam
- NCLEX-RN® Exam Scoring
- Content of the NCLEX-RN® Exam
- Chapter 2. General and Computer Adaptive Test Strategies
- Standardized Exams
- What Behaviors Does the NCLEX-RN® Exam Test?
- Strategies That Don't Work on the NCLEX-RN® Exam
- Becoming a Better Test Taker
- NCLEX-RN® Exam Question Types
- Multiple Choice Test Questions
- Alternate Format Test Questions
- Critical Thinking Strategies
- Reword the Question
- Eliminate Incorrect Answer Choices
- Don't Predict Answers
- Recognize Expected Outcomes
- Read Answer Choices to Obtain Clues
- Strategy Recap
- Chapter 3. NCLEX-RN® Exam Strategies
- The NCLEX-RN® Exam Versus Real-World Nursing
- Strategies for Priority Questions
- Strategies for Management of Care Questions
- Strategies for Positioning Questions
- Strategies for Communication Questions
- Your NCLEX-RN® Exam Study Plan
- Strategy Recap
- Part 2. NCLEX-RN® Exam Content Review and Practice
- Chapter 4. Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
- Advance Directives/Self-Determination/Life Planning
- Advocacy
- Assignment, Delegation, and Supervision
- Case Management
- Client Rights
- Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Teams
- Concepts of Management
- Confidentiality/Information Security
- Continuity of Care
- Establishing Priorities
- Ethical Practice
- Information Technology
- Informed Consent
- Legal Rights and Responsibilities
- Organ Donation
- Performance Improvement (Quality Improvement)
- Referrals
- Chapter Quiz
- Chapter Quiz Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 5. Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
- Safety Background
- Infection Control Background
- Accident/Error/Injury Prevention
- Emergency Response Plan
- Ergonomic Principles
- Handling Hazardous and Infectious Materials
- Home Safety
- Reporting of Incident/Event/Irregular Occurrence/Variance
- Safe Use of Equipment
- Security Plan
- Standard Precautions/Transmission-Based Precautions/Surgical Asepsis
- Use of Restraints/Safety Devices
- Chapter Quiz
- Chapter Quiz Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 6. Health Promotion and Maintenance
- Aging Process
- Ante/Intra/Postpartum and Newborn Care
- Developmental Stages and Transitions
- Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
- Health Screening
- High-Risk Behaviors
- Lifestyle Choices
- Self-Care
- Techniques of Physical Assessment
- Principles of Teaching/Learning
- Chapter Quiz
- Chapter Quiz Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 7. Psychosocial Integrity
- Abuse/Neglect
- Behavioral Interventions
- Chemical and Other Dependencies/Substance Use Disorders
- Coping Mechanisms
- Crisis Intervention
- Cultural Awareness/Cultural Influences on Health
- End of Life Care
- Family Dynamics
- Grief and Loss
- Mental Health Concepts
- Religious and Spiritual Influences on Health
- Sensory/Perceptual Alterations
- Stress Management
- Support Systems
- Therapeutic Communication
- Therapeutic Environment
- The Nursing Process and Psychosocial Integrity
- Chapter Quiz
- Chapter Quiz Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 8. Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
- Assistive Devices
- Complementary Therapies
- Elimination
- Mobility/Immobility
- Nonpharmacological Comfort Interventions
- Nutrition and Oral Hydration
- Personal Hygiene
- Rest and Sleep
- Chapter Quiz
- Chapter Quiz Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 9. Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
- Adverse Effects/Contraindications/Side Effects/Interactions
- Blood and Blood Products
- Central Venous Access Devices
- Dosage Calculation
- Expected Actions/Outcomes
- Medication Administration
- Medication Handling and Maintenance
- Parenteral/Intravenous Therapies
- Pharmacological Pain Management
- Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Chapter Quiz
- Chapter Quiz Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 10. Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
- Changes/Abnormalities in Vital Signs
- Diagnostic Tests
- Laboratory Values
- Potential for Alterations in Body Systems
- Potential for Complications of Diagnostic Tests/Treatments/Procedures
- Potential for Complications from Surgical Procedures and Health Alterations
- System-Specific Assessments
- Therapeutic Procedures
- Chapter Quiz
- Chapter Quiz Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 11. Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
- Alterations in Body Systems
- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
- Hemodynamics
- Illness Management
- Medical Emergencies
- Pathophysiology
- Unexpected Response to Therapies
- Chapter Quiz
- Chapter Quiz Answers and Explanations
- Part 3. The Practice Test
- Practice Test
- Your Practice Test Scores
- Answer Key
- Practice Test Answers and Explanations
- Part 4. The Licensure Process
- Chapter 12. Application, Registration, and Scheduling
- How to Apply for the NCLEX-RN® Exam
- Taking the Exam
- Chapter 13. Taking the Test More than Once
- You Are Not Alone
- How to Interpret Unsuccessful Test Results
- Should You Test Again?
- How Should You Begin?
- Chapter 14. Essentials for International Nurses
- NCLEX-RN® Exam Administration Abroad
- The CGFNS® Certificate
- Work Visas
- Nursing Practice in the United States
- U.S.-Style Nursing Communication
- Sample Questions
- Sample Questions Answers and Explanations
- Language
- Kaplan Programs for International Nurses
- Part 5. NCLEX-RN® Exam Resources
- Appendix A. Summary of Critical Thinking Paths
- Appendix B. Nursing Terminology
- Appendix C. Common Medical Abbreviations
- Index