NCLEX-RN review / editors, Alice M. Stein, Judith C. Miller.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Stein, Alice M.

Miller, Judith C.

National Student Nurses' Association (U.S.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nursing.

Nursing--Examinations, questions, etc.

Medical Subjects:

Nursing.

Genre:

Examinations.

Physical Description:

xviii, 1020 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm +e 1 computer laser optical disk (4 3/4 in.)

4 3/4 in.

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Other Title:

NSNA, NCLEX-RN review

Place of Publication:

Albany, NY : Delmar Thomson Learning, [2000]

System Details:

System requirements: Windows 95/98/NT, Intel 486SX Class machine, (Cyrix or AMD) 33 MHz clock speed, 32 MB RAM, 256-color display and adapter, 800x600 resolution.

text file

Summary:

This revised edition not only includes updated information on the new NCLEX-RN test plan, but also provides the management principles that have been expanded within the plan. Comprehensive practice tests mimic the exam format. Questions are written in a multiple-choice style and are designed to apply concepts rather than simple memorization. This book, written by an RN who has prepared thousands of individuals for the NCLEX-RN, provides an excellent preparation for today's licensure examination.

Contents:

Message from the National Student Nurses' Association iii

Unit 1 Preparing for the Nclex Examination 1

Understanding the NCLEX Examination 2

The Test Plan 2

How the Test Is Constructed 3

How the Test Is Scored 3

How Candidates Are Notified of Results 4

Preparation and Test Taking 4

Using the Test Plan to Your Best Advantage 4

Final Preparation for Test Taking 5

Taking the Test 6

Unit 2 Drugs and Nursing Implications 9

Factors Affecting Drug Action 10

Definition of a Drug 10

Drug Administration 12

Assessments Appropriate to All Medication Administration 12

Analysis 12

Planning and Implementation 12

Techniques of Drug Administration 12

Medication Calculations 20

Central Nervous System Drugs 26

Local Anesthetics 26

Nonnarcotic Analgesics and Antipyretics 27

Narcotic Analgesics 28

Narcotic Antagonists 30

Sedatives and Hypnotics 30

Anticonvulsants 32

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants 33

Antipsychotic Agents 34

Autonomic Nervous System Drugs 38

Adrenergic Drugs 38

Adrenergic-Blocking Agents 41

Cholinergics 43

Anticholinergics 44

Antiparkinson Agents 45

Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System 47

Antidiabetic Agents 47

Pituitary Hormones 49

Corticosteroids 50

Thyroid Hormones 51

Thyroid Antagonists 51

Progestagens (Progestins) 52

Oxytocics 53

Eye Drugs 54

Mydriatics and Cycloplegics 54

Miotics 54

Cardiovascular Drugs 55

Cardiac Glycosides 55

Antianginal Drugs 56

Peripheral Vasodilators 59

Antiarrhythmics 60

Beta Blockers 62

Cardiac Stimulants 62

Anticoagulants 63

Thrombolytic Drugs 64

Antilipemic Agents 65

Antihypertensives 66

Renal Drugs 69

Diuretics 69

Potassium-Removing Resin 72

Respiratory Drugs 73

Antiasthmatic Drugs 73

Antihistamines 74

Mucolytics 75

Expectorants and Antitussives 75

Gastrointestinal Tract Drugs 76

Histamine (H[subscript 2]) Antagonists 76

Gastrointestinal (Gl) Anticholinergics 77

Antacids 77

Antidiarrheal Agents 79

Laxatives 80

Antiemetics 80

Emetics 82

Sucralfate (Carafate) 82

Arthritis Drugs 83

Antigout Drugs 84

Antimicrobials 85

General Information 85

Aminoglycosides 86

Penicillins 86

Cephalosporins 87

Erythromycins 89

Tetracyclines 89

Chloramphenicol 90

Sulfonamides 90

Urinary Anti-infectives 91

Vancomycin Hydrochloride (Vancocin) 92

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 92

Antitubercular Drugs 93

Antiviral Agents 94

Acyclovir (Zovirax) 94

Antifungal Agents 95

Antifungals 95

Antihelmintics 96

Antineoplastic Agents 97

Alkylating Agents 97

Antimetabolites 98

Antibiotic Antineoplastic Agents 98

Antineoplastics Affecting Hormonal Balance 100

Vinca Alkaloids 101

Miscellaneous Antineoplastic Agents 102

Immunosuppressants 103

Azathioprine (Imuran) 103

Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) 103

Vitamins and Minerals 104

Vitamins 104

Minerals 104

Heavy Metal Antagonists 105

Vaccines and Toxoids 105

Immune Serums 106

Unit 3 Universal Principles of Nursing Care Management 109

Nursing Practice Standards 110

Standards of Nursing Practice 110

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing 113

Code for Nurses (ANA, 1985) 113

Managing Client Care 115

Priorities of Client Care 115

Assignment Methods for Delivery of Care 116

Safety 117

Fire Safety/Preparedness Practices 117

Equipment 117

Restraints 118

Principles and Interventions for Specific Aspects of Care 118

Body Mechanics 118

Transfer and Movement Principles and Techniques 118

Positioning of the Client 119

Cold Application 121

Application of External Heat 122

Asepsis 122

Pressure Sore 123

Unit 4 Adult Nursing 129

Multisystem Stressors 130

Stress and Adaptation 130

Inflammatory Response 130

Immune Response 130

Nutrition 132

Infection 140

Pain 141

Fluids and Electrolytes 144

Acid-Base Balance 146

Intravenous Therapy 147

Shock 149

Multiple Trauma 150

Aging 154

General Information 154

Patterns of Health and Disease in the Elderly 156

Assessment 156

Analysis 157

Planning and Implementation 158

Evaluation 158

Elder Abuse and Neglect 159

Perioperative Nursing 161

Preoperative Period 162

Intraoperative Period 163

Postoperative Period 164

Oncologic Nursing 168

Pathophysiology and Etiology of Cancer 168

Diagnosis of Cancer 168

Treatment of Cancer 169

The Neurosensory System 174

Assessment 178

Analysis 181

Planning and Implementation 182

Evaluation 185

Disorders of the Nervous System 185

Disorders of the Eye 199

Disorders of the Ear 202

The Cardiovascular System 205

Assessment 207

Analysis 209

Planning and Implementation 209

Evaluation 211

Disorders of the Cardiovascular System 211

The Hematologic System 227

Assessment 231

Analysis 232

Planning and Implementation 232

Evaluation 233

Disorders of the Hematologic System 234

The Respiratory System 243

Assessment 244

Analysis 246

Planning and Implementation 246

Evaluation 251

Disorders of the Respiratory System 251

The Gastrointestinal System 262

Assessment 264

Analysis 267

Planning and Implementation 267

Evaluation 267

Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System 269

Disorders of the Liver 281

Disorders of the Gallbladder 286

Disorders of the Pancreas 287

The Genitourinary System 290

Assessment 293

Analysis 294

Planning and Implementation 294

Evaluation 297

Disorders of the Genitourinary System 297

The Musculoskeletal System 306

Assessment 307

Analysis 308

Planning and Implementation 308

Evaluation 311

Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System 311

The Endocrine System 321

Assessment 322

Analysis 324

Planning and Implementation 324

Evaluation 325

Disorders of the Endocrine System 325

The Integumentary System 340

Assessment 341

Analysis 342

Planning and Implementation 342

Evaluation 342

Disorders of the Integumentary System 343

Unit 5 Pediatric Nursing 349

Growth and Development 350

General Principles 350

Assessment 350

Analysis 358

Planning and Implementation 358

Evaluation 359

Growth and Development Issues 360

Death and Dying 363

Multisystem Stressors 365

Genetic Disorders 365

Fluid and Electrolyte, Acid-Base Balances 368

Accidents, Poisonings, and Ingestion 370

The Neurosensory System 373

Variations from the Adult 373

Assessment 374

Analysis 375

Planning and Implementation 375

Evaluation 376

Disorders of the Nervous System 376

The Cardiovascular System 385

Variations from the Adult 385

Assessment 386

Analysis 387

Planning and Implementation 387

Evaluation 388

Disorders of the Cardiovascular System 388

The Hematologic System 394

Variations from the Adult 394

Assessment 394

Analysis 394

Planning and Implementation 394

Evaluation 394

Disorders of the Hematologic System 395

The Respiratory System 400

Variations from the Adult 400

Assessment 400

Analysis 401

Planning and Implementation 401

Evaluation 402

Disorders of the Respiratory System 402

The Gastrointestinal System 409

Variations from the Adult 409

Assessment 409

Analysis 409

Planning and Implementation 410

Evaluation 410

Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System 410

The Genitourinary System 416

Variations from the Adult 416

Assessment 417

Analysis 417

Planning and Implementation 417

Evaluation 417

Disorders of the Genitourinary System 417

The Musculoskeletal System 421

Variations from the Adult 421

Assessment 422

Analysis 422

Planning

and Implementation 422

Evaluation 423

Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System 423

The Endocrine System 428

Variations from the Adult 428

Analysis 428

Planning and Implementation 428

Evaluation 428

Disorders of the Endocrine System 428

The Integumentary System 430

Variations from the Adult 430

Assessment 431

Analysis 431

Planning and Implementation 431

Evaluation 431

Disorders of the Integumentary System 431

Pediatric Oncology 433

Assessment 434

Interventions 434

Stages of Cancer Treatment 436

Cancers 437

Unit 6 Maternity and Female Reproductive Nursing 445

Overview of Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System 446

Anatomy 446

Physiology 448

The Childbearing Cycle 450

Conception 450

Nidation (Implantation) 450

Developmental Stages 450

Special Structures of Pregnancy 451

Physical and Psychologic Changes of Pregnancy 452

The Antepartal Period 455

Assessment 455

Analysis 456

Planning and Implementation 456

Evaluation 459

Complications of Pregnancy 459

Pre- and Coexisting Diseases of Pregnancy 463

Labor and Delivery 468

Assessment During Labor 471

First Stage of Labor 473

Second Stage of Labor 474

Third Stage of Labor 474

Fourth Stage of Labor 475

Complications of Labor and Delivery 475

Analgesia and Anesthesia 479

Operative Obstetrical Procedures 481

The Postpartum Period 485

Postpartal Psychosocial Changes 486

Assessment 486

Analysis 487

Planning and Implementation 487

Evaluation 488

Complications of the Postpartum Period 489

The Newborn 492

Physiologic Status of the Newborn 492

Assessment 494

Analysis 495

Planning and Implementation 495

Evaluation 496

Variations from Normal Newborn Assessment Findings 496

The High-Risk Infant 499

Assessment 499

Analysis 499

Planning and Implementation 499

Evaluation 499

High-Risk Disorders 499

Special Conditions in the Neonate 501

Conditions of the Female Reproductive System 506

Fertility and Infertility 506

Menstrual Disorders 509

Infectious Disorders 510

Female Reproductive System Neoplasia 511

Menopause 513

Unit 7 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 517

Overview of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 519

Theoretical Basis 519

Nursing Process 522

Analysis 523

Planning and Implementation 523

Evaluation 526

Behaviors Related to Emotional Distress 526

Psychiatric Disorders (DSM IV) 530

Disorders of Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence 530

Pervasive Developmental Disorders 532

Delirium, Dementia, and Other Cognitive Disorders 534

Substance Use Disorders 536

Psychoactive Substance-Induced Organic Mental Disorders 536

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders 541

Mood Disorders 544

Neurotic Disorders 549

Anxiety Disorders 549

Somatoform Disorders 552

Dissociative Disorders 553

Personality Disorders 554

Psychologic Aspects of Physical Illness 556

Stress-Related Disorders 556

Victims of Abuse 557

Critical Illness 559

Chronic Illness 560

AIDS 561

Death and Dying 562

Grief and Mourning 563

Appendix Special Diets 565

Practice Tests 577

Review Tests 799

Universal Principles of Nursing Care Management 800

Adult Health 815

Pediatric Nursing 922

Maternity and Female Reproductive System 946

Psychiatric Nursing 977.

Notes:

Includes index.

At head of title: National Student Nurses' Association, Inc.

"Features over 2,200 questions with rationales for correct and incorrect answers, separate pharmacology section, 8 comprehensive practice tests, includes NCLEX practice CD-ROM."--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0766814432

OCLC:

40990069