Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

Contributors

vii

 

Acknowledgments

ix

 

The Big Difference

xi

 

The NCLEX-FN® 101: How to Pass!

xiii

 

Prelude

xv

 

What if You Knew

xvi

 

Preparation for Success!

xvii

 

Understanding what is Necessary to Know!

xviii

 

NCLEX-PN® Exam

xix

 

Blocks to Critical Thinking

xx

 

How to be a Successful Thinker and Test Taker

xxi

 

Test-Taking Strategies

 

 

Steps to Success

1

 

Practice Answering Test Questions

2

 

Hot Tips to Decrease Stress and Improve Success

7

 

Let’s Get Started

9

 

Alternate Exam Items “Safety”

11

 

“Aides” in Answering Questions on Pharmacology

19

Chapter One

The Pre-Test

 

 

Questions

22

 

Category Analysis

29

 

Answers & Rationales

31

Chapter Two

Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care

 

 

Nursing Activities and Questions

37

 

Answers & Rationales

43

Chapter Three

Safe And Effective Care Environment: Safety And Infection Control

 

 

Nursing Activities and Questions

49

 

Answers & Rationales

54

Chapter Four

Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

 

Nursing Activities and Questions

61

 

Answers & Rationales

67

Chapter Five

Psychosocial Integrity

 

 

Nursing Activities and Questions

71

 

Answers & Rationales

77

Chapter Six

Physiological Integrity: Basic Care And Comfort

 

 

Nursing Activities and Questions

83

 

Answers & Rationales

88

Chapter Seven

Physiological Integrity:Pharmacological Therapies

 

 

Nursing Activities and Questions

93

 

Answers & Rationales

98

Chapter Eight

Physiological Integrity: Reduction Of Risk Potential

 

 

Nursing Activities and Questions

105

 

Answers & Rationales

111

Chapter Nine

Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

 

 

Nursing Activities and Questions

115

 

Answers & Rationales

120

Chapter Ten

Post-Test

 

 

Questions

125

 

Category Analysis Post-Test

139

 

Answers & Rationales

140

Chapter Eleven

Bonus Post-Test

 

 

Questions

153

 

Category Analysis Bonus Post-Test

159

 

Answers & Rationales

161