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NCLEX-PN Exam Cram

by: Rinehart, Wilda; Sloan, Diann; Hurd, Clara

NCLEX-PN Exam Cram

by: Rinehart, Wilda; Sloan, Diann; Hurd, Clara

ISBN 13:
9780789732675
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Format: Paperback w/CD
Copyright: 01/01/2005
Publisher: Pearson Education
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Introduction

xxiv

Self-Assessment

xxix

Chapter 1 Preparing for the National Council Exam for Licensed Practical Nurses

(10)

Preparing for the Exam

(5)

The Computer Adaptive Test

(1)

Testing Strategies

(1)

Reading the Question Carefully

(1)

Look for Keywords

(1)

Watch for Specific Details

(2)

Exam Prep Questions

(4)

Answer Rationales

(2)

Chapter 2 Simplifying Pharmacology

(30)

Pharmacology

(1)

Three Areas of Pharmacology

(1)

How Nurses Work with Pharmacology

(3)

Time-Released Drugs

(1)

Administering Medications

(1)

Understanding and Identifying the Various Drugs

(18)

Angiotensin-Converting Agents

(1)

Beta Adrenergic Blockers

(1)

Anti-Infectives (Aminoglycosides)

(1)

Benzodiazepines (Anticonvulsants/Sedative/Antianxiety)

(2)

Phenothiazines (Antipsychotic/Antiemetic)

(1)

Glucocorticoids

(2)

Antivirals

(1)

Cholesterol-Lowering Agents

(1)

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

(2)

Cox 2 Enzyme Blockers

(1)

Histamine 2 Antagonists

(1)

Proton Pump Inhibitors

(1)

Anticoagulants

(1)

More Drug Identification Helpers

(1)

Herbals

(1)

Drug Schedules

(1)

Pregnancy Categories for Drugs

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

(5)

Answer Rationales

(3)

Chapter 3 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Respiratory System

(14)

Acute Respiratory Failure

(2)

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

(1)

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

(1)

Pulmonary Embolus

(1)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

(2)

Chronic Bronchitis

(1)

Emphysema

(1)

Asthma

(1)

Acute Respiratory Infections

(2)

Pneumonia

(1)

Pleurisy

(1)

Tuberculosis

(1)

Emerging Infections

(2)

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

(1)

Legionnaire's Disease

(1)

Diagnostic Tests for Review

(1)

Pharmacology Categories for Review

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

(3)

Answer Rationales

(2)

Chapter 4 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Renal and Genitourinary System

(12)

Acute Glomerulonephritis

(1)

Chronic Glomerulonephritis

(1)

End Stage Renal Disease

(1)

Peritoneal Dialysis

(1)

Hemodialysis

(1)

Renal Transplants

(1)

Nephrotic Syndrome

(1)

Urinary Calculi

(1)

Urinary Tract Infections

(1)

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

(1)

Bladder Cancer

(1)

Diagnostic Tests for Review

(1)

Pharmacology Categories for Review

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

(3)

Answer Rationales

(2)

Chapter 5 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Hematopoietic System

(10)

Anemia

(3)

Pernicious Anemia

(1)

Aplastic Anemia

(1)

Sickle Cell Anemia

(1)

Iron Deficiency Anemia

(1)

Cooley's Anemia (Thalassemia Major)

(1)

Hemophilia

(1)

Polycythemia Vera

(1)

Diagnostic Tests for Review

(1)

Pharmacology for Review

(2)

Exam Prep Questions

(3)

Answer Rationales

(2)

Chapter 6 Caring for the Client with Disorders of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance and Acid/Base Balance

(14)

Basic Knowledge of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

(1)

Regulation of pH and Its Effect on Fluid and Electrolytes

(1)

How the Body Regulates pH

(1)

Metabolic Acidosis

(2)

Causes of Metabolic Acidosis

(1)

Symptoms of Metabolic Acidosis

(1)

Care of the Client with Metabolic Acidosis

(1)

Respiratory Acidosis

(2)

Causes of Respiratory Acidosis

(1)

Symptoms of Respiratory Acidosis

(1)

Caring for the Client with Respiratory Acidosis

(1)

Metabolic Alkalosis

(1)

Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis

(1)

Symptoms of Metabolic Alkalosis

(1)

Caring for the Client with Metabolic Alkalosis

(1)

Respiratory Alkalosis

(2)

Symptoms of Respiratory Alkalosis

(1)

Care of the Client with Respiratory Alkalosis

(1)

Normal Electrolyte Values

(1)

Changes Associated with Aging

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

(4)

Answer Rationales

(3)

Chapter 7 Caring for the Client with Burns

(18)

Burn Classifications

(3)

Burn Measurement with TBSA

(1)

Client Care for Burn Victims

(7)

The Emergent Phase

(4)

The Intermediate Phase

100

(1)

Dressings for Burns

101

(1)

The Rehabilitative Phase

102

(1)

Diagnostic Tests for Review

102

(1)

Pharmacology Categories for Review

103

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

104

(5)

Answer Rationales

105

(4)

Chapter 8 Caring for the Client with Sensorineural Disorders

109

(18)

Disorders of the Eyes

110

(7)

Intraocular Disorders

110

(3)

Retinal Disorders

113

(2)

Refractive Errors

115

(2)

Traumatic Injuries

117

(1)

Visual Tests for Review

117

(1)

Pharmacology Categories for Review

118

(1)

Ear Disorders

118

(3)

Otitis Externa

118

(3)

Assisting Clients with Hearing Loss

121

(1)

Diagnostic Tests for Review

121

(1)

Pharmacology Categories for Review

122

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

123

(4)

Answer Rationales

124

(3)

Chapter 9 Caring for the Client with Cancer

127

(18)

Cancer

128

(3)

American Cancer Society's Seven Warning Signs of Cancer

128

(1)

The Four Major Categories of Cancer

128

(1)

Risk Factors for Specific Cancers

129

(2)

Cancer Prevention

131

(1)

Patient Teaching

131

(1)

Management of the Client with Cancer

131

(4)

Radiation

132

(1)

Chemotherapy

133

(2)

Bone Marrow Transplantation

135

(2)

Types of Transplants

135

(1)

Nursing Care After Transplantation

136

(1)

Hodgkin's Lymphoma

137

(1)

Diagnosis of Hodgkin's Lymphoma

137

(1)

Prognosis of Hodgkin's Lymphoma

138

(1)

Treatment of Hodgkin's Lymphoma

138

(1)

10 Diagnostic Tests for Review

138

(1)

Pharmacology for Review

139

(2)

Exam Prep Questions

141

(4)

Answer Rationales

142

(3)

Chapter 10 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System

145

(26)

Ulcers

146

(3)

Types of Ulcers

146

(3)

Inflammatory Bowel Disorders

149

(2)

Crohn's Disease (Regional Enteritis)

149

(1)

Ulcerative Colitis

150

(1)

Diverticulitis

151

(1)

Diagnosis of Diverticulitis

151

(1)

Treatment of Diverticulitis

151

(1)

Diseases Associated with the Liver

152

(9)

Hepatitis

152

(5)

Cirrhosis

157

(2)

Pancreatitis

159

(2)

Cholecystitis/Cholelithiasis

161

(3)

Symptoms of Cholecystitis

161

(1)

Symptoms of Cholcthiasis

161

(1)

Treatment of Cholecystitis

162

(1)

Diagnosis of Cholecystitis/Cholcthiasis

162

(1)

Treatment of Cholethiasis

163

(1)

Food-Borne Illnesses

164

(1)

Diagnostic Tests for Review

165

(1)

Pharmacology for Review

166

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

167

(4)

Answer Rationales

168

(3)

Chapter 11 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System

171

(22)

Fractures

172

(5)

Treating Fractures

172

(3)

Compartment Syndrome

175

(1)

Osteomyelitis

176

(1)

Osteoporosis

177

(1)

Treatment of Osteoporosis

178

(1)

Gout

178

(2)

Treatment of the Client with Gout

179

(1)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

180

(1)

Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

180

(1)

Musculoskeletal Surgical Procedures

181

(3)

Fractured Hip and Hip Replacement

181

(1)

Total Knee Replacement

182

(1)

Amputations

183

(1)

Assistive Devices for Ambulation

184

(2)

Crutches

184

(1)

Canes

185

(1)

Walkers

186

(1)

Diagnostic Tests for Review

186

(1)

Pharmacology for Review

187

(2)

Exam Prep Questions

189

(4)

Answer Rationales

190

(3)

Chapter 12 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Endocrine System

193

(18)

Pituitary Disorders

194

(1)

Tumors of the Pituitary

194

(1)

Thyroid Disorders

195

(2)

Hypothyroidism

195

(1)

Hyperthyroidism

196

(1)

Parathyroid Disorders

197

(2)

Hypoparathyroidism

198

(1)

Hyperparathyroidism

198

(1)

Adrenal Gland Disorders

199

(2)

Adrenocortical Insuffiency (Addison's Disease)

200

(1)

Adrenocortical Hypersecretion (Cushing's Disease)

201

(1)

Diabetes Mellitus

201

(3)

Diagnostic Tests for Review

204

(1)

Pharmacology Categories for Review

205

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

206

(5)

Answer Rationales

208

(3)

Chapter 13 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Cardiovascular System

211

(18)

Hypertension

212

(1)

Medications Used to Treat Hypertension

213

(1)

Heart Block

213

(4)

Toxicity to Medications

215

(1)

Malfunction of the Conduction System

216

(1)

Myocardial Infarction

217

(4)

Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction

218

(1)

Management of Myocardial Infarction Clients

218

(3)

Buerger's Disease

221

(1)

Thrombophlebitis

222

(1)

Raynaud's

222

(1)

Aneurysms

222

(2)

Congestive Heart Failure

224

(1)

Diagnostic Tests for Review

224

(1)

Pharmacology Categories for Review

225

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

226

(3)

Answer Rationales

227

(2)

Chapter 14 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Neurological System

229

(22)

Seizures

230

(3)

Types of Seizures

230

(2)

Treatment of Seizure Clients

232

(1)

Status Epilepticus

233

(1)

Brain Injuries

233

(1)

Epidural Hematomas

233

(1)

Subdural Hematonia

234

(1)

Treatment of Fpidural and Subdural Hematomas

234

(1)

Increased Intracranial Pressure

234

(3)

Treatment of ICP

236

(1)

Neurological Assessment

237

(3)

Cranial Nerve Assessment

237

(1)

Glasgow Coma Scale

238

(1)

Intracranial Pressure Monitors

239

(1)

Care of the Client with Intracranial Surgery (Craniotomy)

240

(1)

Spinal Cord Injury

241

(2)

Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries

241

(1)

Potential Complications with SCI Clients

242

(1)

Guillain-Barré

243

(1)

Treating Clients with Guillian-Barre

243

(1)

Degenerative Neurological Disorders

244

(1)

Diagnostic Tests for Review

245

(1)

Pharmacology for Review

246

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

247

(4)

Answer Rationales

248

(3)

Chapter 15 Caring for the Client with Psychiatric Disorders

251

(26)

Anxiety-Related Disorders

252

(4)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

253

(1)

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

253

(1)

Dissociative Identity Disorder

254

(1)

Somatoform Disorder

254

(1)

Panic Disorder

255

(1)

Phobic Disorders

255

(1)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

255

(1)

Personality Disorders

256

(4)

Cluster A

257

(1)

Cluster B

258

(1)

Cluster C

259

(1)

Managing Clients with Personality Disorders

260

(1)

Psychotic Disorders

260

(4)

Schizophrenia

260

(3)

Bipolar Disorders

263

(1)

Substance Abuse

264

(5)

Alcoholism

265

(1)

Other Commonly Abused Substances

266

(3)

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

269

(2)

Conduct Disorder

269

(1)

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

269

(1)

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

269

(1)

Eating Disorders

270

(1)

Diagnostic Tests for Review

271

(1)

Pharmacology Categories for Review

271

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

272

(5)

Answer Rationales

273

(4)

Chapter 16 Caring for the Maternal/Infant Client

277

(32)

Signs of Pregnancy

278

(1)

Presumptive Signs

278

(1)

Probable Signs

278

(1)

Positive Signs

279

(1)

Prenatal Care

279

(2)

Prenatal Diet and Weight Maintenance

279

(1)

Alpha-Fetoprotein Screening

280

(1)

Other Prenatal Diagnostic Tests

280

(1)

Measuring Fetal Heart Tones

281

(1)

Signs of Complications of Pregnancy

281

(1)

Types of Abortions

282

(1)

Abnormalities Effecting Pregnancy

283

(1)

Diabetes in Pregnancy

283

(1)

Preeclampsia

284

(1)

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

285

(1)

Cord Prolapse

285

(1)

Maternal Infections

286

(4)

Preterm Labor

290

(1)

Intrapartal Care

291

(3)

Stages of Labor

292

(1)

Phases of Labor

292

(1)

Important Terms You Should Know

292

(2)

Prelabor Testing

294

(1)

Fetal Monitoring

294

(3)

Pharmacologic Management of Labor

297

(1)

Postpartum Care

298

(1)

Terms Associated with the Normal Newborn

298

(1)

Rh Incompatibility

299

(1)

Contraception

300

(2)

Diagnostic Tests for Review

302

(1)

Pharmacology Categories for Review

303

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

304

(5)

Answer Rationales

306

(3)

Chapter 17 Caring for the Pediatric Client

309

(40)

Growth and Development

310

(7)

Infant (28 Days to 1 Year)

310

(2)

Toddler (1-3 Years)

312

(1)

Preschooler (3-5 Years)

313

(2)

School Age (6-12 Years)

315

(1)

Adolescence (12-18 Years)

316

(1)

Congenital Anomalies

317

(11)

Anomalies of the Gastrointestinal System

317

(5)

Anomalies of the Musculoskeltal System

322

(2)

Anomalies of the Cardiovascular System

324

(3)

Inborn Errors of Metabolism

327

(1)

Respiratory Disorders

328

(5)

Acute Otitis Media

329

(1)

Tonsillitis

329

(2)

Laryngotracheobronchitis

331

(1)

Acute Epiglottitis

331

(1)

Bronchiolitis

332

(1)

Cystic Fibrosis (Mucoviscidosis)

333

(1)

Gastrointestinal Disorders

333

(2)

Gastroenteritis

334

(1)

Pyloric Stenosis

334

(1)

Intussusception

335

(1)

Celiac (Gluten-induced Enteropathy, Celiac Sprue)

335

(1)

Cardiovascular Disorders

335

(4)

Rheumatic Fever

336

(1)

Kawasaki's Disease (Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome)

337

(2)

Musculoskeletal Disorders

339

(1)

Scoliosis

339

(1)

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (Coxa Plana)

339

(1)

Muscular Dystrophies

340

(1)

Childhood Cancer

340

(1)

Wilms Tumor (Nephroblastoma)

341

(1)

Leukemia

341

(1)

Osteogenic Sarcoma (Osteosarcoma)

341

(1)

Ingestion of Hazardous Substances

341

(2)

Salicylate Overdose

342

(1)

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Overdose

342

(1)

Lead (Plumbism)

342

(1)

Iron Poisoning

343

(1)

Diagnostic Tests for Review

343

(1)

Pharmacology Categories for Review

344

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

345

(4)

Answer Rationales

346

(3)

Chapter 18 Cultural Practices Influencing Nursing Care

349

(20)

Cultural Diversity and Its Effect on Healthcare

350

(1)

Cultural Assessment

350

(2)

Understanding Client Beliefs

350

(1)

Working with Clients Who Speak Different Languages

351

(1)

Healthcare of Hispanics/Latinos

352

(2)

Time Considerations

353

(1)

Use of Nonverbal/Verbal Communication

354

(1)

Childbirth and Pain Response

354

(1)

Native Americans and Alaskan Natives

354

(2)

Time Considerations

355

(1)

Use of Nonverbal/Verbal Communication

355

(1)

Childbirth and Pain Response

355

(1)

Asian-Americans

356

(2)

Time Considerations

357

(1)

Use of Nonverbal/Verbal Communication

357

(1)

Childbirth and Pain Response

358

(1)

Arab-Americans

358

(2)

Time Considerations

359

(1)

Use of Nonverbal/Verbal Communication

359

(1)

Childbirth and Pain Response

359

(1)

Nursing Plan Dietary Considerations Across Cultures

360

(2)

Religious Beliefs and Refusal of Care Considerations

362

(2)

Exam Prep Questions

364

(5)

Answer Rationales

365

(4)

Chapter 19 Legal Issues in Nursing Practice

369

(16)

Legal Issues in Nursing Practice

370

(1)

Types of Laws

371

(2)

Statutory Laws/Regulatory Laws

371

(1)

Civil Law

371

(1)

Criminal Law

371

(1)

Common Law

372

(1)

Code of Ethical Behavior in Nursing Practice

373

(1)

Legalities That Affect Nursing Practice

374

(2)

Negligence

374

(1)

Malpractice

374

(1)

Assault

375

(1)

Torts

375

(1)

Fraud

375

(1)

Witnessing Consent for Care

375

(1)

Managing Client Care

376

(4)

Exam Prep Questions

380

(135)

Answer Rationales

381

(4)

Chapter 20 Practice Exam I

385

(36)

Chapter 21 Answers to Practice Exam I

421

(30)

Answer Rationales

423

(28)

Chapter 22 Practice Exam II

451

(36)

Chapter 23 Answers to Practice Exam II

487

(28)

Answer Rationales

489

(26)

Appendix A CD Contents and Installation Instructions

515

(4)

The CramMaster Engine

515

(1)

Multiple Test Modes

515

(1)

Pretest Mode

516

(1)

Adaptive Drill Mode

516

(1)

Simulated Exam Mode

516

(1)

Installing CramMaster for the NCLEX-PN® Exam

516

(1)

Using CramMaster for the NCLEX-PN® Exam

517

(1)

Customer Support

518

Appendix B Things You Forgot

on CD

Appendix C Alphabetical Listing of Nursing Boards in the United States and Protectorates

on CD

Appendix D Need to Know More?

on CD

Glossary

519

(24)

Index

543

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