Dr. Diann Sloan received an associate’s degree in nursing from Northeast Mississippi Community College, a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Mississippi, and a master of science degree in nursing from Mississippi University for Women. In addition to her nursing degrees, she holds a master of science in counseling psychology from Georgia State University and a doctor of philosophy in counselor education, with minors in both psychology and educational psychology, from Mississippi State University. She has completed additional graduate studies in healthcare administration at Western New England College and the University of Mississippi. Dr. Sloan has taught pediatric nursing, psychiatric mental health nursing, and medical surgical nursing in both associate degree and baccalaureate nursing programs. As a member of Rinehart and Associates Nursing Review, Dr. Sloan has conducted test construction workshops for faculty and nursing review seminars for both registered and practical nurse graduates. She has coauthored materials used in the item-writing workshops for nursing faculty and Rinehart and Associates Nursing Review. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society.

Clara Hurd received an associate’s degree in nursing from Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, Mississippi (1975). Her experiences in nursing are clinically based, having served as a staff nurse in medical-surgical nursing. She has worked as an oncology, intensive care, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric nurse. She received her bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama, and her master of science degree in nursing from the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, Mississippi. Ms. Hurd is a certified nurse educator. She currently serves as a nurse educator consultant and an independent contractor and has taught in both associate degree and baccalaureate degree nursing programs. She was a faculty member of Mississippi University for Women; Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee; Tennessee State University in Nashville; and Northeast Mississippi Community College. Ms. Hurd joined Rinehart and Associates in 1993. She has worked with students in preparing for the National Council Licensure Exam and with faculty as a consultant in writing test items. Ms. Hurd has also been a presenter at nursing conventions on various topics, including itemwriting for nursing faculty. Her primary professional goal is to prepare the student and graduate for excellence in the delivery of healthcare.

Chapter 1: Fluid and Electrolyte and Acid Base Balance

Chapter 2: Care of the Client with Cardiovascular Disorders

Chapter 3: Care of the Client with Endocrine Disorders

Chapter 4: Care of the Client with Respiratory Disorders

Chapter 5: Care of the Client with Genitourinary Disorders

Chapter 6: Care of the Client with Integumentary Disorders

Chapter 7: Care of the Client with Sensory Disorders

Chapter 8: Care of the Client with Gastrointestinal Disorders

Chapter 9: Care of the Client with Hematological Disorders

Chapter 10: Care of the Client with Neurological Disorders

Chapter 11: Care of the Client with Immunological Disorder

Chapter 12: Care of the Client with Neoplastic Disorders

Chapter 13: Care of the Client with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders

Chapter 14: Care of the Childbearing Client and the Neonatal Client

Chapter 15: Care of the Pediatric Client

Chapter 16: Care of the Client with Psychiatric Disorders

Chapter 17: Emergency Care

Chapter 18: Legal Issues in Nursing Practice

Chapter 19: Cultural Practices Influencing Nursing Care

Part II: Final Review Fast Facts

Practice Exam 1

Practice Exam 2

Practice Exam 3

Practice Exam 4

Practice Exam 1 Answers (Quick Check and Rationales)

Practice Exam 2 Answers (Quick Check and Rationales)

Practice Exam 3 Answers (Quick Check and Rationales)

Practice Exam 4 Answers (Quick Check and Rationales)

Part III: Appendices

Appendix A: Things you Forgot

Appendix B: Need to Know More?

Appendix C: Calculations

Appendix D: Most Prescribed Medications in the United States

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

Glossary

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