Illustrated Study Guide for the Nclex-Rn(r) Exam - Joann Zerwekh

The clinical judgment model and six cognitive skills are reviewed in the context of preparing for the nursing profession and taking the NCLEX-RN(R) examination Next Generation NCLEX question types on Evolve familiarize students with these new types of questions Over 2,500 review questions included on the Evolve companion website allow students to practice test-taking in a Study or Exam mode UNIQUE! Mnemonic cartoons provide a fun, easy way to review and remember key nursing concepts and disease processes UNIQUE! The integrated systems approach incorporates pediatric, adult, and older adult lifespan considerations in each body system chapter UNIQUE! Appendixes for each chapter summarize medications and nursing procedures for quick reference Alternate item format questions on Evolve prepare students for the interactive question types on the NCLEX examination Test Alert! boxes in the book highlight key concepts frequently found on the NCLEX examination Answers and rationales provided for all review questions Separate chapters on pharmacology and nursing management help students to focus on these areas of emphasis on the NCLEX examination Nursing Priority boxes make it easier for students to distinguish priorities of nursing care Pharmacology tables make key drug information easy to find, with high-alert medications noted by a special icon Special icons distinguish pediatric and adult disorders and identify content on Self-Care and Home Care NEW! Increased content for care for the LGBTQ+ population across the lifespan, social determinants of health, and diversity to reflect culturally-responsive care NEW! Added topics on monkey pox and active shooter situations to align with the subcategories in the NCLEX test plan NEW! Questions are presented with reference ranges to authentically mirror practice and increase clinical judgment NEW! Thoroughly updated content incorporates clinical updates and reflects the latest NCLEX-RN test plan \nWho says studying for the NCLEX(R) can't be fun? Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN(R) Exam, 12th Edition, uses colorful drawings and mnemonic cartoons to help you review and remember the nursing content found on the NCLEX-RN examination. A concise outline format makes it easier to study key facts, principles, and applications of the nursing process. More than 4,800 NCLEX exam-style questions on the Evolve companion website allow you to create practice exams, identify strengths and weaknesses, and review answers and rational