Reinforce your understanding of basic nursing concepts and skills! Corresponding to the chapters in Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 7th Edition, this study guide provides the review and practice you need to master essential LPN/LVN knowledge. Engaging exercises and questions help you learn to apply the nursing process, set priorities, practice critical thinking, make good decisions, and communicate effectively. With this practical review, you will get more out of your textbook and prepare for success on the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® exam.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. ii 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. To the Student - p. ii 6. To the Instructor - p. iv 7. Chapter 1: Nursing and the Health Care System - p. vi 8. Chapter 2: Concepts of Health, Illness, Stress, and Health Promotion - p. 7 9. Chapter 3: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing - p. 17 10. Chapter 4: The Nursing Process, Critical Thinking, and Clinical Judgment - p. 28 11. Chapter 5: Assessment, Data Analysis/Problem Identification, and Planning - p. 34 12. Chapter 6: Implementation and Evaluation - p. 42 13. Chapter 7: Documentation of Nursing Care - p. 50 14. Chapter 8: Communication and the Nurse-Patient Relationship - p. 60 15. Chapter 9: Patient Education and Health Promotion - p. 71 16. Chapter 10: Delegation, Leadership, and Management - p. 81 17. Chapter 11: Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence - p. 92 18. Chapter 12: Adulthood and the Family - p. 102 19. Chapter 13: Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging - p. 112 20. Chapter 14: Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Patient Care - p. 120 21. Chapter 15: Sexuality and Patient Care - p. 131 22. Chapter 16: Loss, Grief, and End-of-Life Care - p. 144 23. Chapter 17: Infection Prevention and Control: Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis - p. 153 24. Chapter 18: Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home - p. 163 25. Chapter 19: Safely Lifting, Moving, and Positioning Patients - p. 175 26. Chapter 20: Assisting with Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care, and the Prevention of Pressure Injuries - p. 185 27. Chapter 21: Patient Environment and Safety - p. 196 28. Chapter 22: Measuring Vital Signs - p. 207 29. Chapter 23: Assessing Health Status - p. 220 30. Chapter 24: Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging Patients - p. 232 31. Chapter 25: Diagnostic Tests and Specimen Collection - p. 240 32. Chapter 26: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance - p. 248 33. Chapter 27: Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations - p. 257 34. Chapter 28: Nutritional Therapy and Assisted Feeding - p. 268 35. Chapter 29: Assisting with Respiration and Oxygen Delivery - p. 279 36. Chapter 30: Promoting Urinary Elimination - p. 289 37. Chapter 31: Promoting Bowel Elimination - p. 299 38. Chapter 32: Pain, Comfort, and Sleep - p. 311 39. Chapter 33: Integrative Health Approaches - p. 323 40. Chapter 34: Pharmacology and Preparation for Drug Administration - p. 330 41. Chapter 35: Administering Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications - p. 341 42. Chapter 36: Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections - p. 351 43. Chapter 37: Administering Intravenous Solutions and Medications - p. 362 44. Chapter 38: Care of the Surgical Patient - p. 372 45. Chapter 39: Providing Wound Care and Treating Pressure Injuries - p. 384 46. Chapter 40: Promoting Musculoskeletal Function - p. 395 47. Chapter 41: Common Physical Care Problems of the Older Adult - p. 407 48. Chapter 42: Common Psychosocial Care Problems of the Older Adult - p. 418
Reinforce your understanding of basic nursing concepts and skills! Corresponding to the chapters in Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 7th Edition, this study guide provides the review and practice you need to master essential LPN/LVN knowledge. Engaging exercises and questions help you learn to apply the nursing process, set priorities, practice critical thinking, make good decisions, and communicate effectively. With this practical review, you will get more out of your textbook and prepare for success on the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® exam.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. ii 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. To the Student - p. ii 6. To the Instructor - p. iv 7. Chapter 1: Nursing and the Health Care System - p. vi 8. Chapter 2: Concepts of Health, Illness, Stress, and Health Promotion - p. 7 9. Chapter 3: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing - p. 17 10. Chapter 4: The Nursing Process, Critical Thinking, and Clinical Judgment - p. 28 11. Chapter 5: Assessment, Data Analysis/Problem Identification, and Planning - p. 34 12. Chapter 6: Implementation and Evaluation - p. 42 13. Chapter 7: Documentation of Nursing Care - p. 50 14. Chapter 8: Communication and the Nurse-Patient Relationship - p. 60 15. Chapter 9: Patient Education and Health Promotion - p. 71 16. Chapter 10: Delegation, Leadership, and Management - p. 81 17. Chapter 11: Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence - p. 92 18. Chapter 12: Adulthood and the Family - p. 102 19. Chapter 13: Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging - p. 112 20. Chapter 14: Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Patient Care - p. 120 21. Chapter 15: Sexuality and Patient Care - p. 131 22. Chapter 16: Loss, Grief, and End-of-Life Care - p. 144 23. Chapter 17: Infection Prevention and Control: Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis - p. 153 24. Chapter 18: Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home - p. 163 25. Chapter 19: Safely Lifting, Moving, and Positioning Patients - p. 175 26. Chapter 20: Assisting with Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care, and the Prevention of Pressure Injuries - p. 185 27. Chapter 21: Patient Environment and Safety - p. 196 28. Chapter 22: Measuring Vital Signs - p. 207 29. Chapter 23: Assessing Health Status - p. 220 30. Chapter 24: Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging Patients - p. 232 31. Chapter 25: Diagnostic Tests and Specimen Collection - p. 240 32. Chapter 26: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance - p. 248 33. Chapter 27: Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations - p. 257 34. Chapter 28: Nutritional Therapy and Assisted Feeding - p. 268 35. Chapter 29: Assisting with Respiration and Oxygen Delivery - p. 279 36. Chapter 30: Promoting Urinary Elimination - p. 289 37. Chapter 31: Promoting Bowel Elimination - p. 299 38. Chapter 32: Pain, Comfort, and Sleep - p. 311 39. Chapter 33: Integrative Health Approaches - p. 323 40. Chapter 34: Pharmacology and Preparation for Drug Administration - p. 330 41. Chapter 35: Administering Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications - p. 341 42. Chapter 36: Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections - p. 351 43. Chapter 37: Administering Intravenous Solutions and Medications - p. 362 44. Chapter 38: Care of the Surgical Patient - p. 372 45. Chapter 39: Providing Wound Care and Treating Pressure Injuries - p. 384 46. Chapter 40: Promoting Musculoskeletal Function - p. 395 47. Chapter 41: Common Physical Care Problems of the Older Adult - p. 407 48. Chapter 42: Common Psychosocial Care Problems of the Older Adult - p. 418
