McGraw-Hill Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination

1290 Pages·2008·9 MB·English

by  Monahan, Frances Donovan.

McGRAW-HILL
R E V I EW
NCLEX-RN
FOR THE
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EXAMINATION
Edited by
Frances D. Monahan, PhD, RN, ANEF
Professor
Department of Nursing
SUNY Rockland Community College
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DEDICATION
Dedicated with all my love—first and foremost to the memory of my husband, William T. Monahan,
also to my family and friends who support and tolerate me while I work and bring meaning and
happiness to my days:
• Michael M. Monahan, my son;
• Kerryane T. Monahan, my daughter, and Robson Diniz, my son-in-law;
• John Donovan, my brother;
• Gerard Donovan, my brother, and Anita Donovan, my sister-in-law;
• Claire T. Torpey, my aunt;
• Suzanne M. Reynolds;
• Mary Ellen Wyllie;
• Josephine and James Hammer.
Many thanks to all of them.
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CONTENTS
Contributors xi
Preface xiii
PART I: TESTING SMART
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Chapter 1: Preparing for NCLEX-RN 3
Chapter 2: Test and Language Basics 9
Chapter 3: Sharpening Your Test Taking Skills 19
PART II: CONTENT REVIEW
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Chapter 4: Test Plan Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment 27
Sub-category: Management of Care
Topics: Legal Rights and Concepts of Management Advocacy
Responsibilities Delegation Referrals
Client Rights Establishing Priorities Case Management
Information Technology Supervision Consultation
Confidentiality/Information Continuity of Care Performance Improvement/
Security Resource Management Quality Improvement
Informed Consent Collaboration with the Staff Education
Advance Directives Multidisciplinary Team
Ethical Practice
Chapter 5: Test Plan Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment 55
Sub-category: Safety and Infection Control
Topics: Accident Prevention Ergonomic Principles Safe Use of Equipment
Disaster Planning Injury Prevention Security Plan
Emergency Response Plan Medical and Surgical Asepsis Standard/Transmission-
Error Prevention Reporting of Incident/ Based/Other Precautions
Handling Hazardous and Event/Irregular Occurrence/ Use of Restraints/Safety Devices
Infectious Materials Home Safety Variance
Chapter 6.Test Plan Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance—Part 1 77
Sub-category: None
Topics: Ant/Intra/Postpartum and
Newborn Care
v
vvii CCOONNTTEENNTTSS
Chapter 7: Test Plan Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance—Part 2 131
Sub-category: None
Topics: Growth and Development Expected Body Image Changes Human Sexuality
Aging Process Family Systems Family Planning
Development Stages and
Transitions
Chapter 8: Test Plan Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance—Part 3 175
Sub-category: None
Topics: Health and Wellness Immunizations Principles of Teaching
Health Screening Lifestyle Choices and Learning
Health Promotion Programs High-Risk Behaviors
Chapter 9: Test Plan Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance—Part 4 207
Sub-category: None
Topics: Techniques of Physical
Assessment
Chapter 10: Test Plan Category: Psychosocial Integrity—Part 1 237
Sub-category: None
Topics: Mental Health Concepts Situational Role Changes Unexpected Body-Image Changes
Cultural Diversity Stress Management Grief and Loss
Coping Mechanisms Support Systems End of Life
Religious and Spiritual Influences Family Dynamics
on Health
Chapter 11: Test Plan Category: Psychosocial Integrity—Part 2 265
Sub-category: None
Topics: Therapeutic Behavioral Interventions
Communication Crisis Intervention
Therapeutic Environment
Chapter 12: Test Plan Category: Psychosocial Integrity—Part 3 287
Sub-category: None
Topics:Abuse/Neglect Sensory/Perceptual Alterations
Chemical Dependency Psychopathology
Chapter 13: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 325
Sub-category: Basic Care and Comfort
Topics:Complementary and Non-Pharmacological Comfort Personal Hygiene
Alternative Therapies Interventions Rest and Sleep
Assistive Devices Nutrition and Oral Hydration
Elimination Palliative/Comfort Care
Mobility/Immobility
CCOONNTTEENNTTSS vviiii
Chapter 14: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 361
Sub-category: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies—Part 1
Topics: Dosage Calculation Expected Effects/Outcomes Pharmacological Pain Management
Medication Administration Adverse Effects/Contraindications
Pharmacological Agents/Actions and Side Effects
Pharmacological Interactions
Chapter 15: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 439
Sub-category: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies—Part 2
Topics: Parenteral/Intravenous Central VenousAccess Devices Total Parenteral Nutrition
Therapy Blood and Blood Products
Chapter 16: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 465
Sub-category: Reduction of Risk Potential—Part 1
Topics: Diagnostic Tests Monitoring Conscious Sedation Diagnostic
Laboratory Values Potential for Complications of Tests/Treatments/Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Chapter 17: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 517
Sub-category: Reduction of Risk Potential—Part 2
Topics: Vital Signs Potential for Alteration in Body
System Specific Assessments Systems
Chapter 18: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 551
Sub-category: Reduction of Risk Potential—Part 3
Topics:Potential for Complications Health Alterations
from Surgical Procedures and
Chapter 19: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 633
Sub-category: Physiological Adaptation—Part 1
Topics: Alterations in Body Systems Section 1: Cardiovascular
Illness Management Problems
Chapter 20: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 677
Sub-category: Physiological Adaptation—Part 1
Topics: Alterations in Body Section 2: Hematologic
Systems Problems
Illness Management
Chapter 21: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 703
Sub-category: Physiological Adaptation—Part 1
Topics: Alterations in Body Systems Section 3: Respiratory Problems
Illness Management
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Chapter 22: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 735
Sub-category: Physiological Adaptation—Part 1
Topics: Alterations in Body Systems Section 4: Neurologic Problems
Illness Management
Chapter 23: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 781
Sub-category: Physiological Adaptation—Part 1
Topics: Alterations in Body Illness Management
Systems Section 5: Eye and Ear Problems
Chapter 24: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 797
Sub-category: Physiological Adaptation—Part 1
Topics: Alterations in Body Systems Section 6: Musculoskeletal
Illness Management Problems
Chapter 25: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 825
Sub-category: Physiological Adaptation—Part 1
Topics: Alterations in Body Systems Section 7: Gastrointestinal
Illness Management Problems
Chapter 26: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 857
Sub-category: Physiological Adaptation—Part 1
Topics: Alterations in Body Systems Section 8: Hepatic and Biliary
Illness Management Tract Problems
Chapter 27: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 875
Sub-category: Physiological Adaptation—Part 1
Topics: Alterations in Body Illness Management
Systems Section 9: Endocrine Problems
Chapter 28: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 905
Sub-category: Physiological Adaptation—Part 1
Topics: Alterations in Body Systems Illness Management Section 10: Urinary Problems
Chapter 29: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 927
Sub-category: Physiological Adaptation—Part 1
Topics: Alterations in Body Systems Illness Management Section 11: Skin Problems
Chapter 30: Test Plan Category: Physiological Integrity 945
Sub-category: Physiological Adaptation—Part 1
Topics: Alterations in Body Systems Section 12: Male and Female
Illness Management Reproductive System Problems