Reinforce your understanding of medical-surgical nursing - and prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® (NGN) exam! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Stromberg's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 5th Edition, this study guide provides a variety of exercises to help you master the role of the LPN/LVN. Review questions help you understand terms and apply concepts to patient care settings, and realistic activities provide practice with critical thinking and clinical judgment skills. Now with new NGN-style practice questions and case studies, this practical study tool will boost your readiness for the NCLEX-PN® exam.
Variety of exercises, questions, and activities includes terminology, short answer, priority setting, critical thinking activities, application of the nursing process, and NCLEX-PN review.
Steps Toward Better Communication sections offer practice with pronunciation, vocabulary building, proper usage of grammar, and relating to cultural differences.
Additional interactive exercises and activities are provided on the Evolve website for the textbook.
NEW! Next Generation NCLEX®-format questions help you review and practice for the new licensure examination.
NEW! Case studies in the clinical chapters allow you to practice and develop clinical judgment.
**includes NGN-style case studies/questions Unit I: Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings 1. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients 2. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process Unit II: Medical-Surgical Patient Care Problems **3. Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy **4. Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients **5. Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients **6. Infection Prevention and Control **7. Care of Patients with Pain **8. Care of Patients with Cancer **9. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation Unit III: Immune System 10. The Immune and Lymphatic Systems **11. Care of Patients with Immune and Lymphatic Disorders Unit IV: Respiratory System 12. The Respiratory System **13. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System **14. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System Unit V: Hematologic System 15. The Hematologic System **16. Care of Patients with Hematologic Disorders Unit VI: Cardiovascular System 17. The Cardiovascular System **18. Care of Patients with Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease **19. Care of Patients with Cardiac Disorders **20. Care of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery Unit VII: Neurologic System 21. The Neurologic System **22. Care of Patients with Head and Spinal Cord Injuries **23. Care of Patients with Brain Disorders **24. Care of Patients with Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders Unit VIII: Sensory System **25. The Sensory System: Eye **26. The Sensory System: Ear Unit IX: Gastrointestinal System 27. The Gastrointestinal System **28. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System **29. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System **30. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas Unit X: Musculoskeletal System 31. The Musculoskeletal System **32. Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders Unit XI: Urinary System 33. The Urinary System **34. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Urinary System Unit XII: Endocrine System 35. The Endocrine System **36. Care of Patients with Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders **37. Care of Patients with Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Unit XIII: Reproductive System 38. Normal Male and Female Reproductive System Findings **39. Care of Women with Reproductive Disorders **40. Care of Men with Reproductive Disorders **41. Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections Unit XIV: Integumentary System 42. The Integumentary System **43. Care of Patents with Integumentary Disorders and Burns Unit XV: Emergency and Disaster Management **44. Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attack **45. Care of Patients with Emergent Conditions, Trauma, and Shock Unit XVI: Mental Health Nursing of the Adult **46. Care of Patients with Cognitive Function Disorders **47. Care of Patients with Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders **48. Care of Patients with Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders **49. Care of Patients with Psychotic and Personality Disorders Appendix A: Most Common Laboratory Test Values Appendix B: Standard Precautions Appendix C: Standard Steps for All Nursing Procedures
