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NCLEX-RN Prep

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Part 1: NCLEX-RN Exam Overview and Test Taking Strategies

Chapter 1: Overview of the NCLEX-RN® Exam

What Is the NCLEX-RN Exam? Content of the NCLEX-RN Exam

Chapter 2: General and Computer Adaptive Test Strategies

Standardized Exams What Behaviors Does the NCLEX-RN Exam Test? Strategies That Don’t Work on the NCLEX-RN Exam Becoming a Better Test Taker NCLEX-RN Exam Question Types Alternate Format Test Questions Multiple-Choice Test Questions Critical Thinking Strategies Reword the Question Eliminate Incorrect Answer Choices Don’t Predict Answers Recognize Expected Outcomes Read Answer Choices to Obtain Clues

Chapter 3: NCLEX-RN Exam Strategies

The NCLEX-RN Exam Versus Real-World Nursing Strategies for Priority Questions Strategies for Management of Care Questions Strategies for Positioning Questions Strategies for Communication Questions Your NCLEX-RN Exam Study Plan

Part 2: NCLEX-RN Exam Content Review and Practice

Chapter 4: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Advance Directives/Self-Determination/Life Planning Advocacy Assignment, Delegation, and Supervision Case Management Client Rights Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Teams Concepts of Management Confidentiality/Information Security Continuity of Care Establishing Priorities Ethical Practice Information Technology Informed Consent Legal Rights and Responsibilities Organ Donation Performance Improvement (Quality Improvement) Referrals Chapter Quiz Chapter Quiz Answers and Explanations

Chapter 5: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control

Safety Background Infection Control Background Accident/Error/Injury Prevention Emergency Response Plan Ergonomic Principles Handling Hazardous and Infectious Materials Home Safety Reporting of Incident/Event/Irregular Occurrence/Variance Safe Use of Equipment Security Plan Standard Precautions/Transmission-Based Precautions/Surgical Asepsis Use of Restraints/Safety Devices Chapter Quiz Chapter Quiz Answers and Explanations

Chapter 6: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Aging Process Ante/Intra/Postpartum and Newborn Care Developmental Stages and Transitions Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Health Screening High-Risk Behaviors Lifestyle Choices Self-Care Techniques of Physical Assessment Principles of Teaching/Learning Chapter Quiz Chapter Quiz Answers and Explanations

Chapter 7: Psychosocial Integrity

Abuse/Neglect Behavioral Interventions Chemical and Other Dependencies/Substance Use Disorder Coping Mechanisms Crisis Intervention Cultural Awareness/Cultural Influences on Health End of Life Care Family Dynamics Grief and Loss Mental Health Concepts Religious and Spiritual Influences on Health Sensory/Perceptual Alterations Stress Management Support Systems Therapeutic Communication Therapeutic Environment The Nursing Process and Psychosocial Integrity Chapter Quiz Chapter Quiz Answers and Explanations

Chapter 8: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort

Assistive Devices Elimination Mobility/Immobility Nonpharmacological Comfort Interventions Nutrition and Oral Hydration Personal Hygiene Rest and Sleep Chapter Quiz Chapter Quiz Answers and Explanations

Chapter 9: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

Adverse Effects/Contraindications/Side Effects/Interactions Blood and Blood Products Central Venous Access Devices Dosage Calculation Expected Actions/Outcomes Medication Administration Parenteral/Intravenous Therapies Pharmacological Pain Management Total Parenteral Nutrition Chapter Quiz Chapter Quiz Answers and Explanations

Chapter 10: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential

Changes/Abnormalities in Vital Signs Diagnostic Tests Laboratory Values Potential for Alterations in Body Systems Potential for Complications of Diagnostic Tests/Treatments/Procedures Potential for Complications from Surgical Procedures and Health Alterations System-Specific Assessments Therapeutic Procedures Chapter Quiz Chapter Quiz Answers and Explanations

Chapter 11: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

Alterations in Body Systems Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Hemodynamics Illness Management Medical Emergencies Pathophysiology Unexpected Response to Therapies Chapter Quiz Chapter Quiz Answers and Explanations

Part 3: The Practice Test

The Practice Test Practice Test Your Practice Test Scores Practice Test: Answer Key Practice Test: Answers and Explanations

Part 4: The Licensure Process

Chapter 12: Application, Registration, and Scheduling

How to Apply for the NCLEX-RN Exam Taking the Exam

Chapter 13: Taking the Test More Than Once

You Are Not Alone How to Interpret Unsuccessful Test Results Should You Test Again? How Should You Begin?

Chapter 14: Essentials for International Nurses

NCLEX-RN Exam Administration Abroad The CGFNS Certificate Work Visas Nursing Practice in the United States U.S.-Style Nursing Communication Sample Questions Sample Questions: Answers and Explanations Language Kaplan Programs for International Nurses

Part 5: NCLEX-RN Exam Resources

Appendix A: Summary of Critical Thinking Paths Appendix B: Nursing Terminology Appendix C: Common Medical Abbreviations Appendix D: State Boards of Nursing