Opis
Pocket-sized and easy to use, this study guide to the NCLEX-RN® examination offers valuable test-taking strategies and tools. Its the only portable guide with a Question Dissector that breaks down sample questions to help you find the correct answer, by highlighting key terms and offering helpful hints along with answers and rationales. NCLEX exam-style questions include all types of alternate item formats - such as multiple choice, Select All That Apply, Hot Spots, and Fill in the Blank questions. A mini CD-ROM gives students the opportunity to answer even more practice questions on the computer!
Szczegóły produktu
Indeks
34207
EAN13
9780323054195
ISBN
9780323054195
Opis
Rok wydania
2008
Numer wydania
1
Oprawa
miękka bindowana
Liczba stron
192
Wymiary (mm)
102 x 152
Waga (g)
177
1. NCLEX overview 1.1 What is the NCLEX? 1.2 What does the NCLEX test? 1.3 Why must I take the NCLEX? 1.4 How is the NCLEX administered? 1.5 What content is covered on the NCLEX? 1.6 What is the NCLEX test plan? 1.7 What is the NCLEX test format? 1.8 What about critical thinking? 1.9 NCLEX contact information2. Test taking strategies 2.1 Multiple choice question strategies 2.2 Select all that apply question strategies 2.3 Fill-in-the-blank question strategies 2.4 Hot spot question strategies 2.5 Chart/exhibit question strategies 2.6 Drag-and-drop question strategies3. Implementing the basics 3.1 Maslows hierarchy of needs 3.2 Nursing process 3.3 Safety4. Therapeutic communication 4.1 Therapeutic communication strategies 4.2 Therapeutic communication criteria 4.3 Effective therapeutic communication techniques 4.4 Ineffective therapeutic communication techniques 4.5 Therapeutic communication question strategies5. Management of care 5.1 Delegation 5.2 Priority6. Positioning 6.1 Importance of positioning 6.2 Positions to know 6.3 Positioning question strategies7. Laboratory values 7.1 Importance of knowing and interpreting laboratory values 7.2 Laboratory values to know 7.3 Age/gender considerations 7.4 Laboratory values question strategies8. Medication administration 8.1 Importance of safely and effectively administering medications 8.2 Side effects and nursing implications of medications 8.3 Medication administration question strategies9. Age-related changes (geriatric) 9.1 General explanation of aging process 9.2 Description of key changes 9.3 Age-related question strategies10. Study skills 10.1 Study skills introduction 10.2 Productive study habits 10.3 Physical and psychological preparation 10.4 Exam day