Sandra Smith's review for NCLEX-RN

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Cover Title Copyright BRIEF CONTENTS CONTENTS Contributors and Reviewers Preface Acknowledgments CHAPTER 1 THE NCLEX-RN^® AND TEST-TAKING STR ATEGIES Introduction to the NCLEX^® Client Needs Nursing Process Critical Thinking The NCLEX-RN^® Test Plan Levels of Cognitive Ability NCLEX Application Procedures Taking the NCLEX Testing Procedures Guidelines for NCLEX Review Test-Taking Strategies Web Sites Bibliography CHAPTER 2 MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES AND LEGAL ISSUES Legal Aspects of Nursing Legal Aspects of Management Management Principles Delegation Principles Legal Issues: Nature of the Law Key Legal Terms Rights and Consent Legal Issues in Drug Administration Legal Issues in Psychiatric Nursing Restraints Organ Donation Bibliography Management Principles and Legal Issues Review Questions Management Principles and Legal Issues Answers with Rationale CHAPTER 3 NURSING CONCEPTS Stress and Adaptation Development Through the Life Cycle Adulthood The Aged Cultural Sensitivity The Grieving Process Death and Dying Pain Management Human Sexuality Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, 2014 Alternative and Complementary Therapies Case Management Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Appendix 3-1. ISMP’s List of Confused Drug Names Bibliography Nursing Concepts Review Questions Nursing Concepts Answers with Rationale CHAPTER 4 NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT Macronutrients Micronutrients Assimilation of Nutrients Gastrointestinal Dysfunctions Nutritional Concepts Appendices 4-1. Nutritional Assessment Parameters 4-2. MyPlate Food Guide, Revised 2011 Bibliography Nutritional Management Review Questions Nutritional Management Answers with Rationale CHAPTER 5 PHARMACOLOGY Drug Metabolism Origin and Nomenclature of Drugs Drug Classification Classification by Body System Dosage and Preparation Forms Routes of Administration Medication Administration Documentation of Medications Administering Medications Herb–Drug Interactions Governing Laws Informational Resources Appendices 5-1. Systems of Measurement 5-2. Mathematic Conversions 5-3. Abbreviations and Symbols for Orders, Prescriptions, and Labels 5-4. Household Equivalents (Volume) 5-5. Most Commonly Used Drugs Bibliography Pharmacology Review Questions Pharmacology Answers with Rationale CHAPTER 6 INFECTION CONTROL Infection Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines Healthcare-Associated Infections Emerging Viruses Immunosuppression Bibliography Infection Control Review Questions Infection Control Answers with Rationale CHAPTER 7 DISASTER NURSING: BIOTERRORISM Introduction to Disaster Nursing Natural Disasters Weapons of Mass Destruction Smallpox: Agent of Terror Chemical Agent Exposure Acute Radiation Syndrome Personal Protection Equipment Decontamination: General Protocol Triage Disaster Management Treating Life-Threatening Conditions Posttriage Interventions Bibliography Disaster Nursing: Bioterrorism Review Questions Disaster Nursing: Bioterrorism Answers with Rationale CHAPTER 8 MEDICAL–SURGICAL NURSING Neurological System Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System Diagnostic Procedures Neurologic Dysfunction Seizure Disorders Trauma Infectious Processes Altered Blood Supply to Brain Degenerative Disorders Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Surgical Intervention Eye and Ear Neurological System Review Questions Neurological System Answers with Rationale Cardiovascular System Anatomy Physiology Diagnostic Procedures Coronary Artery Disease Valvular Disease (Murmurs) Cardiac Procedures Inflammatory Heart Disease Peripheral Vascular Disorders Surgical Interventions for Vascular Disorders Commonly Used Drugs for the Cardiovascular System Cardiovascular System Review Questions Cardiovascular System Answers with Rationale Respiratory System Anatomy of Respiratory System Principles of Ventilation Infectious Diseases Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Restrictive Respiratory Disorders Thoracic Trauma Thoracic Injuries Treatment for Traumatic Injury Pulmonary Medications Respiratory System Review Questions Respiratory System Answers with Rationale Gastrointestinal System Anatomy and Physiology General Gastrointestinal Conditions Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Gastric Disorders Surgical Intervention Inflammatory Bowel Disease Intestinal Disorders Disorders of Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Function Complications Gastrointestinal System Review Questions Gastrointestinal System Answers with Rationale Genitourinary System Anatomy and Physiology Renal Regulation of Fluid and Electrolytes Electrolyte Imbalances Acid–Base Regulation Acid–Base Imbalances Diagnostic Procedures Renal Disorders Surgical Interventions for the Renal System Renal Failure Dialysis Male Genitourinary Disorders Conditions of the Female Reproductive Tract Surgical Interventions Genitourinary System Review Questions Genitourinary System Answers with Rationale Musculoskeletal System Anatomy and Physiology Joint and Nerve Diseases Orthopedic and Vascular Conditions Knee Surgery Spinal Surgery Amputation Musculoskeletal System Review Questions Musculoskeletal System Answers with Rationale Integumentary System Anatomy and Physiology Common Skin Lesions Allergic Responses Skin Conditions Burns Lyme Disease Integumentary System Review Questions Integumentary System Answers with Rationale Blood and Lymphatic System Blood and Blood Factors Transfusion Administration Transfusion Reactions Disorders of the Blood Spleen Neoplastic Blood Disorders Malignancy of the Lymphatic System Blood and Lymphatic System Review Questions Blood and Lymphatic System Answers with Rationale Endocrine System Anatomy and Physiology Pituitary Gland Disorders Adrenal Cortex Disorders Adrenal Medulla Disorders Thyroid Gland Disorders Parathyroid Gland Disorders Pancreas Disorders Complications Endocrine System Review Questions Endocrine System Answers with Rationale Perioperative Care Concepts Preoperative and Postoperative Care Anesthesia Postanesthesia Common Postoperative Complications Fluid Replacement Therapy Perioperative Care Concepts Review Questions Perioperative Care Concepts Answers with Rationale CHAPTER 9 ONCOLOGY NURSING Detection and Prevention of Cancer Treatment Methods Bibliography Oncology Nursing Review Questions Oncology Nursing Answers with Rationale CHAPTER 10 EMERGENCY NURSING Assessing Life-Threatening Conditions Common Emergencies Shock States Distributive (Vasogenic) Shock Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Bibliography Emergency Nursing Review Questions Emergency Nursing Answers with Rationale CHAPTER 11 LABORATORY TESTS Serum Electrolyte Levels Cardiac Function Tests Hematological Tests Renal Function Tests Analysis of GI Secretions Liver Function Tests Thyroid Function Tests Blood Glucose Studies Immunodiagnostic Tests Bibliography Laboratory Tests Review Questions Laboratory Tests Answers with Rationale CHAPTER 12 MATERNAL–NEWBORN NURSING Anatomy and Physiology of Female Reproductive Organs Antepartum Period Antepartal Maternal Changes Fetal Assessment Complications of Pregnancy Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension Medical Diseases Complicating High-Risk Pregnancy Sexually Transmitted Diseases Associated Complications of Pregnancy Intrapartum Period Labor and Delivery Fetal Assessment During Labor Stages and Phases of Labor Complications of Labor and Delivery Obstetric Medications Operative Obstetrics Postpartum Period Physiology of the Puerperium Emotional Aspects of Postpartum Care Complications of the Puerperium Newborn Normal Newborn High-Risk Infants Family Planning Issues of Contraception Therapeutic Abortion Appendices 12-1. Common Drugs in Obstetrics 12-2. Nutritional Guidelines for Pregnancy 12-3. Recommended Daily Dietary Allowances for Pregnancy and Lactation Bibliography Maternal–Newborn Nursing Review Questions Maternal–Newborn Nursing Answers with Rationale CHAPTER 13 PEDIATRIC NURSING Growth and Development General Principles Physical Growth Developmental Milestones General Assessment of the Child General Principles for Assessing Children Impact of Hospitalization Infant Toddler and Preschooler School-Age Child Adolescent Neurological System Congenital Defects Neurological Disorders Neurological Infections Cardiovascular System Congenital Heart Conditions Cyanotic Defects Increased Pulmonary Flow (Acyanotic) Defects Obstructive Defects Acquired Cardiac Conditions Cardiac Surgery Respiratory System Upper Airway Obstructive Conditions Lower Respiratory Obstructive Conditions Gastrointestinal System Anatomic Defects Obstructive Disorders Disorders of Motility Inflammatory Diseases Intestinal Parasites Hepatic Disorders General Disorders Renal System Renal/Urinary Disorders Structural Defects Disorders of the Blood Red Blood Cell Disorders Blood Disorders Blood Transfusions Musculoskeletal System Congenital Defects Acquired Defects Inflammatory Diseases Integumentary System Skin Disorders Endocrine System Thyroid Gland Disorders Pituitary Gland Disorders Pediatric Oncology Treatment Modalities Malignant Diseases Bone Tumors Special Topics in Pediatric Nursing The Child with Intellectual/Cognitive Impairment Immunizations Poisoning Accidental Injury Behavioral and Mental Health Problems Death and Children Appendices 13-1. Dental Development 13-2. Recommended Immunization Schedules for Persons Aged 0 Through 18 Years–United States, 2014 13-3. Drug Administration for Children 13-4. Fluid Requirements in Children 13-5. Pediatric Infectious and Communicable Diseases 13-6. Nutritional Guidelines for Infants and Children Bibliography Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Pediatric Nursing Answers with Rationale CHAPTER 14 PSYCHIATRIC NURSING Recovery Key Organizations/Concepts Mental Status Assessment The Nurse–Client Relationship Therapeutic Communication Process Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Somatoform Disorders Eating Disorders Sleep Disorders Dissociative Disorders Personality Disorders Mood (Affective) Disorders Substance-Related Disorders/Addictive Disorders Cognitive Impairment Disorders Schizophrenic Disorders Child Psychiatric Conditions Treatment Modalities Psychotropic Drugs Bibliography Psychiatric Nursing Review Questions Psychiatric Nursing Answers with Rationale CHAPTER 15 GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING General Concepts of Aging Nursing Process in Caring for the Aged Person The Aging Body Common Conditions in the Aged Common Problems from Immobility Problem Areas for Older Adult Clients Bibliography Gerontological Nursing Review Questions Gerontological Nursing Answers with Rationale CHAPTER 16 SIMULATED NCLEX-RN^® CAT TESTS Comprehensive Test 1 Review Questions Comprehensive Test 1 Answers with Rationale Comprehensive Test 2 Review Questions Comprehensive Test 2 Answers with Rationale Comprehensive Test 3 Review Questions Comprehensive Test 3 Answers with Rationale INDEX