NCLEX-RN Exam Cram

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Prepare for your NCLEX-RN® exam with the most targeted book on the market. The NCLEX-RN® Exam Cram blends the ideal level of discussion, drawings and tables into an easily digestible format that allows you to train at your own pace. You will also find notes, tips, exam alerts, skill highlights and the popular Cram Sheet tearcard, perfect for last-minute studying, included in this Exam Cram. 900 practice questions and three practice exams are printed in the book, plus many additional questions are available on the included CD-ROM, which will help you prepare for this Computer Adaptive Test. Pair this book with the NCLEX-RN® Practice Questions Exam Cram for additional practice. Written by three experienced and well-educated RNs, the NCLEX-RN® Exam Cram is your best way to study quicker and score higher. Cover Contents Introduction Self-Assessment Chapter 1 Preparing for the National Council Exam for Registered Nurses Preparing for the Exam The CAT Exam Testing Strategies Read the Question Carefully Look for Keywords Watch for Specific Details Eliminate Options That Are Clearly Wrong or Incorrect Look for Similar Options Look for Opposite Answers Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 2 Simplifying Pharmacology Pharmacology Three Areas of Pharmacology How Nurses Work with Pharmacology Time-Released Drugs Administering Medications Understanding and Identifying the Various Drugs Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Agents Beta Adrenergic Blockers Anti-Infectives (Aminoglycosides) Benzodiazepines (Anticonvulsants/Sedative/Antianxiety) Phenothiazines (Antipsychotic/Antiemetic) Glucocorticoids Antivirals Cholesterol-Lowering Agents Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Cox 2 Enzyme Blockers Histamine 2 Antagonists Proton Pump Inhibitors Anticoagulants More Drug Identification Helpers Herbals Drug Schedules Pregnancy Categories for Drugs Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 3 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Respiratory System Acute Respiratory Failure Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Respiratory Distress Syndrome Pulmonary Embolus Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic Bronchitis Emphysema Asthma Acute Respiratory Infections Pneumonia Pleurisy Tuberculosis Emerging Infections Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Legionnaire's Disease Diagnostic Tests for Review Pharmacology Categories for Review Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 4 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Renal and Genitourinary System Acute Glomerulonephritis Chronic Glomerulonephritis End Stage Renal Disease Peritoneal Dialysis Hemodialysis Renal Transplants Nephrotic Syndrome Urinary Calculi Urinary Tract Infections Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Bladder Cancer Diagnostic Tests for Review Pharmacology Categories for Review Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 5 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Hematopoietic System Anemia Pernicious Anemia Aplastic Anemia Sickle Cell Anemia Iron Deficiency Anemia Cooley's Anemia (Thalassemia Major) Hemophilia Polycythemia Vera Diagnostic Tests for Review Pharmacology for Review Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 6 Caring for the Client with Disorders of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance and Acid/Base Balance Basic Knowledge of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Regulation of pH and Its Effect on Fluid and Electrolytes How the Body Regulates pH Metabolic Acidosis Causes of Metabolic Acidosis Symptoms of Metabolic Acidosis Care of the Client with Metabolic Acidosis Respiratory Acidosis Causes of Respiratory Acidosis Symptoms of Respiratory Acidosis Caring for the Client with Respiratory Acidosis Metabolic Alkalosis Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis Symptoms of Metabolic Alkalosis Caring for the Client with Metabolic Alkalosis Respiratory Alkalosis Symptoms of Respiratory Alkalosis Care of the Client with Respiratory Alkalosis Normal Electrolyte Values Changes Associated with Aging Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 7 Caring for the Client with Burns Burn Classifications Burn Measurement with TBSA Nursing Care for Burn Victims The Emergent Phase The Intermediate Phase Dressings for Burns The Rehabilitative Phase Diagnostic Tests for Review Pharmacology Categories for Review Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 8 Caring for the Client with Sensorineural Disorders Disorders of the Eyes Intraocular Disorders Retinal Disorders Refractive Errors Traumatic Injuries Visual Tests for Review Pharmacology Categories for Review Ear Disorders Otitis Externa Assisting Clients with Hearing Loss Diagnostic Tests for Review Pharmacology Categories for Review Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 9 Caring for the Client with Cancer Cancer American Cancer Society's Seven Warning Signs of Cancer The Four Major Categories of Cancer Risk Factors for Specific Cancers Cancer Prevention Patient Teaching Management of the Client with Cancer Radiation Chemotherapy Bone Marrow Transplantation Types of Transplants Nursing Care After Transplantation Hodgkin's Lymphoma Diagnosis of Hodgkin's Lymphoma Prognosis of Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment of Hodgkin's Lymphoma Diagnostic Tests for Review Pharmacology for Review Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 10 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System Ulcers Types of Ulcers Inflammatory Bowel Disorders Crohn's Disease (Regional Enteritis) Ulcerative Colitis Diverticulitis Diagnosis of Diverticulitis Treatment of Diverticulitis Diseases Associated with the Liver Hepatitis Cirrhosis Pancreatitis Cholecystitis/Cholelithiasis Symptoms of Cholecystitis Symptoms of Cholethiasis Treatment of Cholecystitis Diagnosis of Cholecystitis/Cholethiasis Treatment of Cholethiasis Food-Borne Illnesses Diagnostic Tests for Review Pharmacology for Review Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 11 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System Fractures Treating Fractures Compartment Syndrome Osteomyelitis Osteoporosis Treatment of Osteoporosis Gout Treatment of the Client with Gout Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis Musculoskeletal Surgical Procedures Fractured Hip and Hip Replacement Total Knee Replacement Amputations Assistive Devices for Ambulation Crutches Canes Walkers Diagnostic Tests for Review Pharmacology for Review Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 12 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Endocrine System Pituitary Disorders Tumors of the Pituitary Thyroid Disorders Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Parathyroid Disorders Hypoparathyroidism Hyperparathyroidism Adrenal Gland Disorders Adrenocortical Insuffiency (Addison's Disease) Adrenocortical Hypersecretion (Cushing's Disease) Diabetes Mellitus Diagnostic Tests for Review Pharmacology Categories for Review Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 13 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Cardiovascular System Hypertension Medications Used to Treat Hypertension Heart Block Toxicity to Medications Malfunction of the Conduction System Myocardial Infarction Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction Management of Myocardial Infarction Clients Buerger's Disease Thrombophlebitis Raynaud's Aneurysms Congestive Heart Failure Diagnostic Tests for Review Pharmacology Categories for Review Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 14 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Neurological System Seizures Types of Seizures Treatment of Seizure Clients Status Epilepticus Brain Injuries Epidural Hematomas Subdural Hematoma Treatment of Epidural and Subdural Hematomas Increased Intracranial Pressure Treatment of ICP Neurological Assessment Cranial Nerve Assessment Glasgow Coma Scale Intracranial Pressure Monitors Care of the Client with Intracranial Surgery (Craniotomy) Spinal Cord Injury Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries Potential Complications with SCI Clients Guillain-Barré Treating Clients with Guillian-Barré Degenerative Neurological Disorders Diagnostic Tests for Review Pharmacology for Review Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 15 Caring for the Client with Psychiatric Disorders Anxiety-Related Disorders Generalized Anxiety Disorder Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Dissociative Identity Disorder Somatoform Disorder Panic Disorder Phobic Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Personality Disorders Cluster A Cluster B Cluster C Managing Clients with Personality Disorders Psychotic Disorders Schizophrenia Bipolar Disorders Substance Abuse Alcoholism Other Commonly Abused Substances Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiant Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Eating Disorders Diagnostic Tests for Review Pharmacology Categories for Review Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 16 Caring for the Maternal/Infant Client Signs of Pregnancy Presumptive Signs Probable Signs Positive Signs Prenatal Care Prenatal Diet and Weight Maintenance Alpha-Fetoprotein Screening Other Prenatal Diagnostic Tests Measuring Fetal Heart Tones Signs of Complications of Pregnancy Types of Abortions Abnormalities Effecting Pregnancy Diabetes in Pregnancy Preeclampsia Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Cord Prolapse Maternal Infections Preterm Labor Intrapartal Care Stages of Labor Phases of Labor Important Terms You Should Know Prelabor Testing Fetal Monitoring Pharmacologic Management of Labor Postpartum Care Terms Associated with the Normal Newborn Rh Incompatibility Contraception Diagnostic Tests for Review Pharmacology Categories for Review Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 17 Caring for the Pediatric Client Growth and Development Infant (28 Days to 1 Year) Toddler (1–3 Years) Preschooler (3–5 Years) School Age (6–12 Years) Adolescence (12–18 Years) Congenital Anomalies Anomalies of the Gastrointestinal System Anomalies of the Musculoskeltal System Anomalies of the Cardiovascular System Inborn Errors of Metabolism Respiratory Disorders Acute Otitis Media Tonsillitis Laryngotracheobronchitis Acute Epiglottitis Bronchiolitis Cystic Fibrosis (Mucoviscidosis) Gastrointestinal Disorders Gastroenteritis Pyloric Stenosis Intussusception Celiac (Gluten-induced Enteropathy, Celiac Sprue) Cardiovascular Disorders Rheumatic Fever Kawasaki's Disease (Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome) Musculoskeletal Disorders Scoliosis Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (Coxa Plana) Muscular Dystrophies Childhood Cancer Wilms Tumor (Nephroblastoma) Leukemia Osteogenic Sarcoma (Osteosarcoma) Ingestion of Hazardous Substances Salicylate Overdose Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Overdose Lead (Plumbism) Iron Poisoning Diagnostic Tests for Review Pharmacology Categories for Review Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 18 Emergency Nursing The ABCDs of Emergency Care Airway Breathing Circulation Deficits Obtaining Client Information Trauma Head Injuries Chest Injuries Abdominal Injuries Documenting and Protecting Forensic Evidence Poisoning Poisonous Stings and Bites Bioterrorism Chemical and Biological Agents Nuclear Warfare Triage Categories for Disaster Victims Diagnostic Tests for Review Pharmacology Categories for Review Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 19 Cultural Practices Influencing Nursing Care Cultural Diversity and Its Effect on Healthcare Cultural Assessment Understanding Client Beliefs Working with Clients Who Speak Different Languages Healthcare of Hispanics/Latinos Time Considerations Use of Nonverbal/Verbal Communication Childbirth and Pain Response Native Americans and Alaskan Natives Time Considerations Use of Nonverbal/Verbal Communication Childbirth and Pain Response Asian-Americans Time Considerations Use of Nonverbal/Verbal Communication Childbirth and Pain Response Arab-Americans Time Considerations Use of Nonverbal/Verbal Communication Childbirth and Pain Response Nursing Plan Dietary Considerations Across Cultures Religious Beliefs and Refusal of Care Considerations Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 20 Legal Issues in Nursing Practice Legal Issues in Nursing Practice Types of Laws Statutory Laws/Regulatory Laws Civil Law Criminal Law Common Law Code of Ethical Behavior in Nursing Practice Legalities That Affect Nursing Practice Negligence Malpractice Assault Torts Fraud Witnessing Consent for Care Managing Client Care Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 21 Practice Exam I Chapter 22 Answers to Practice Exam I Answer Rationales Chapter 23 Practice Exam II Chapter 24 Answers to Practice Exam II Answer Rationales Appendix A: CD Contents and Installation Instructions Multiple Test Modes Study Mode Certification Mode Custom Mode Adaptive Mode Missed Question Mode Non-Duplicate Mode Random Questions and Order of Answers Detailed Explanations of Correct and Incorrect Answers Attention to Exam Objectives Installing the CD Creating a Shortcut to the MeasureUp Practice Tests Technical Support Appendix B: Things You Forgot Appendix C: Alphabetical Listing of Nursing Boards in the United States and Protectorates Appendix D: Need to Know More? Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q-R S T U V W X-Y-Z