Detailed rationales are provided for both correct and incorrect answer options. UNIQUE! Priority Nursing Tip for each question provide key points to remember for the NCLEX. Test-taking strategy is included for each question, providing clues for analyzing and selecting the correct answer. UNIQUE! Tear-out bookmark allows you to cover the answer column as you are practicing questions, and includes a list of the Top 10 test-taking strategies. All alternate item question types are represented, including multiple response, prioritizing/ordered response, fill-in-the-blank, illustration/hot spot, chart/exhibit, graphic option, audio questions with heart or lung sounds, case studies, and question types for the Next Generation NCLEX. Organization of chapters by Client Needs reflects the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. Health Problem code on practice questions allows you to select questions based on a specific medical diagnosis. Clinical Judgment/Cognitive Skills codes help you recognize the new clinical judgment thought process behind questions for the Next Generation NCLEX. NCLEX-RN® Preparation chapters introduce the NCLEX-RN and the computerized adaptive testing (CAT) format, and include advice from a recent nursing graduate plus clinical judgment and test-taking strategies. More than 6,000 questions on the Evolve website include an 85-question pre-test that identifies your strengths and weaknesses and generates an individualized study calendar - taking the guesswork out of what you should study next - and an 85-question post-test that helps to evaluate your progress. Question categories in the book and on Evolve include level of cognitive ability, NCLEX client needs area, clinical judgment/cognitive skill, integrated process, content area, health problem, and priority concepts, to help you focus on the question types you find most difficult. NEW! NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) and Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) updates are included in the book! NEW! Additional case studies and item types for the NGN are included on the Evolve website, reinforcing clinical judgment and preparing you for the newest NCLEX-RN® test plan. NEW practice questions are included on COVID, infectious diseases, and other content areas.

More than 5,700 practice questions in the text and on the Evolve website offer ample testing practice. UNIQUE! Detailed test-taking strategy is included for each question, offering clues for analyzing and uncovering the correct answer option, with rationales provided for both correct and incorrect answers. UNIQUE! Pyramid Points icons indicate important information, identifying content that is likely to appear on the NCLEX-RN® examination. UNIQUE! Pyramid Alerts appear in red text and highlight important nursing concepts, and identify content that typically appears on the NCLEX-RN examination. UNIQUE! Priority Concepts - two in each chapter - discuss important content and nursing interventions, and reflect the latest edition of Giddens' Concepts for Nursing Practice text. UNIQUE! Priority Nursing Action boxes provide information about the steps you will take in clinical situations requiring clinical judgment and prioritization. UNIQUE! Audio review summaries on Evolve cover pharmacology, acid-base balance, and fluids and electrolytes. New graduate's perspective is offered on how to prepare for the NCLEX-RN, in addition to nonacademic preparation, the CAT format, and test-taking strategies. Mnemonics are included to help you remember important information. Alternate item format questions cover multiple response, prioritizing [ordered response], fill-in-the-blank, figure/illustration [hot spot], chart/exhibit, video, and audio questions. 75-question comprehensive exam in the book covers all content areas in the book in the same percentages that they are covered on the actual NCLEX-RN test plan. Practice questions on Evolve are organized by content area, cognitive level, client needs area, integrated process, health problem, clinical judgment, and priority concepts, allowing completely customizable exams or study sessions. NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) examination-style questions prepare you for the biggest change to the NCLEX-RN® test plan to date. NEW! Thoroughly updated content incorporates clinical updates and reflects the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. NEW! Clinical Judgment boxes identify clinical judgment situations, each addressing one of the six cognitive skills of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model. NEW! Additional questions cover health problem areas and complex care. NEW! Urinary and Bowel Elimination and Hygiene, Mobility, and Skin Integrity chapters are added to this edition.

Approx. 652 pages 1,265 NCLEX-PN® Examination-Style questions are included in the book, and the Evolve website includes all of the questions from the book plus an additional 4,400 questions. Content organized by Client Needs and Integrated Processes mirrors the actual NCLEX-PN exam, providing a logical review for exam preparation and end-of-course standardized exams. UNIQUE! Detailed test-taking strategy and rationale for each question provides clues for analyzing and uncovering the correct answer option, along with rationales for both correct and incorrect options. Case studies include a client scenario and accompanying practice questions. UNIQUE! Priority Nursing Action tips are provided for each question to clarify the most important nursing considerations and interventions for each scenario. Categorization of questions allows you to select questions by cognitive level, client needs, integrated process, and clinical content area. All alternate item format questions are included, providing the practice needed to master critical thinking skills and understand prioritization. Graphic options questions on Evolve familiarize you with these alternate item format question types that could appear on the NCLEX®. Introductory chapters cover preparation guidance for the NCLEX-PN, test-taking strategies, clinical judgment and NGN item types, non-academic preparation, and a new graduate's perspective on the NCLEX-PN experience. NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Examination-Style questions prepare you for the biggest change to the NCLEX-PN test plan to date. NEW! Content reflecting the latest NCLEX-PN® test plan incorporates the most current clinical updates. NEW review questions are added on special populations, gastrointestinal, and complex care, covering the latest guidance.

Practice makes perfect with Saunders Q&A Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 7th Edition. This popular review offers more than 6,000 test questions, giving you all the Q&A practice you need to pass the NCLEX-RN® examination! Each question enhances review by including a test-taking strategy, rationales for correct and incorrect answers, and page references to major nursing textbooks. Questions are organized to match the Client Needs and Integrated Processes found in the most recent NCLEX-RN test plan. Q&A practice is also provided on an Evolve companion website, with many study and testing options. From the most trusted name in NCLEX review, Linda Anne Silvestri, this resource is part of the popular Saunders Pyramid to Success. A detailed test-taking strategy is included for each question, providing clues for analyzing and selecting the correct answer. Chapters organized by Client Needs simplify review and reflect the question mix in the NCLEX-RN test plan blueprint. Rationales are provided for both correct and incorrect answer options. All alternate item question types are represented, including multiple response, prioritizing/ordered response, fill-in-the-blank, illustration/hot spot, chart/exhibit questions, graphic option, and questions incorporating audio and video. An 85-question comprehensive exam represents the content and percentages of question types identified in the NCLEX-RN test plan. A Priority Nursing Tip is included with each question, highlighting need-to-know patient care information. Introductory chapters feature preparation guidance for the NCLEX-RN including chapters on academic and nonacademic preparation, advice from a recent nursing graduate, and transitional issues for the foreign-educated nurse. NEW! Reflects the latest NCLEX-RN® test plan to familiarize you with newly added content they may encounter on the exam. NEW! Additions to the Evolve companion website include a 75-question post-test, case studies with follow-up questions, and links to animations for selected rationales, offering unique remediation opportunities. NEW! Trade drug names replaced with generic drug names reflecting latest test plan changes. NEW! Health Problem label included to help you study selected health topics. This will also allow you to focus your study when reviewing questions on Evolve.

More than 4,500 practice questions are included in the book and on Evolve. Detailed rationales are provided for both correct and incorrect answer options. Alternate item format questions include multiple response, prioritizing, fill-in-the-blank, figure/chart, and video clips. Test-taking strategies provide useful hints for analyzing and uncovering correct answer options. Pyramid Points and Pyramid Alerts identify content that typically appears on the NCLEX-PN exam Pyramid to Success sections at the beginning of each unit provide an overview of content, guidance for your review, and the subject's relative importance in the NCLEX-PN text plan. What Should You Do? boxes in each chapter help you develop critical thinking skills, with answers at the end of the chapter. UNIQUE! A 75-question pre-test on Evolve provides feedback on your strengths and weaknesses, and the results generate an individualized study calendar. NEW! Next-Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style questions ensure that you are ready for the biggest change to the NCLEX-PN test plan in many years. New! The current NCLEX-PN® test plan is incorporated throughout the book and the Evolve companion website.

Approx. 310 pages HESI Hint boxes spotlight important clinical information and concepts commonly tested on the NCLEX-PN® exam. Chapters organized by clinical area enable you to easily search for various topics to review. Clinical judgment study questions with rationales reinforce key concepts and content. Consistent format and chapter organization make it easy to move between topics when reviewing. UPDATED! Content incorporates clinical updates and reflects the latest NCLEX-PN® test plan. UPDATED! Enhanced Evolve companion website with over 100 new questions for the NGN and almost 900 review questions for the NCLEX provides you with additional test-taking practice. NEW! Illustrated NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model with corresponding Test-Taking Strategies highlight how to apply clinical judgment. NEW! Questions for the Next-Generation NCLEX® (NGN) prepare you for the biggest change to the NCLEX-PN® test plan to date. NEW! All-new editorial board rejuvenates this classic text with fresh perspectives and expertise to make a great book even better.

An easy-to-read text focusing on all areas of nursing to aid in successful preparation for the NCLEX-RN. A unique feature of this book is the test-taking strategies included in each chapter. Additionally, students will find content review, practice tests at the end of each chapter with answers and rationales for right and wrong answers and a free CD-ROM that includes the 2,700 practice questions from the text plus 600 additional practice questions.

More than 2,500 review questions on the Evolve website allow you to practice test-taking in Study or Exam mode. UNIQUE! Mnemonic cartoons provide a fun, easy way to review and remember key nursing concepts and disease processes. UNIQUE! Integrated systems approach incorporates pediatric, adult, and older adult lifespan considerations for basic nursing care concepts. UNIQUE! Appendixes in each chapter summarize diagnostic tests, medications, and nursing procedures for quick reference. Answers and rationales are provided for all review questions. Alternate item format questions on Evolve prepare you for the interactive question types on the NCLEX examination, including priority, drag-and-drop, and hot-spot questions. Priority Concepts at the beginning of each chapter focus your attention on the chapter's key nursing concepts. Nursing Priority boxes make it easier to distinguish priorities of nursing care. Test Alert boxes highlight concepts frequently found on the NCLEX test plan. 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 Self-Care and Home Care content. NEW! Patient Scenarios and Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Examination-Style question types on the Evolve website provide practice with these new types of questions. NEW! Review of the NCSBN's clinical judgment model and six cognitive skills helps to prepare you for the nursing profession and taking the NCLEX-RN® examination. NEW! Pediatric content is moved into a separate new chapter and organized by body systems.