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Saturday, February 9, 2013

Health Assessment for Nursing Practice - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource

Health Assessment for Nursing Practice - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource



Author: Susan F. Wilson RN PhD CS FNP
Edition: 5
Publisher: Mosby
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0323101348



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This is a Pageburst digital textbook; Using a nursing-oriented, holistic approach, this straightforward text provides you with a visual presentation to conducting physical examinations. Medical books Health Assessment for Nursing Practice - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource . This textbook clearly delineates the routine exam techniques from those exams for special circumstances or advanced practice.

  • UNIQUE! Routine exams and exams for advanced practice are identified with a special icon to help you quickly and easily determine essential assessment content.
  • Body system chapters are subdivided into clearly delineated sections to allow easy navigation among these consistent sections within the chapters.
  • UNIQUE! End-of-chapter Documentation Samples demonstrate how to document client data and provide a practice context for client charting Medical books Health Assessment For Nursing Practice - Pageburst E-Book On Vitalsource (Retail Access Card), 4E. New Paperback.

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    Take your understanding to a whole new level with Pageburst digital books on VitalSource! Easy-to-use, interactive features let you make highlights, share notes, run instant topic searches, and so much more. Best of all, with Pageburst, you get flexible online, offline, and mobile access to all your digital books. The bestselling nursing care planning book on the market, Nursing Care Plans: Diagnoses, Interventions, and Outcomes, 8th Edition covers the most common medical-surgical nursing diagnoses and clinical problems seen in adults. It includes 217 care plans, each reflecting the latest evi



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    This textbook clearly delineates the routine exam techniques from those exams for special circumstances or advanced practice.

    • UNIQUE! Routine exams and exams for advanced practice are identified with a special icon to help you quickly and easily determine essential assessment content.
    • Body system chapters are subdivided into clearly delineated sections to allow easy navigation among these consistent sections within the chapters.
    • UNIQUE! End-of-chapter Documentation Samples demonstrate how to document client data and provide a practice context for client charting.
    • UNIQUE! Special feature boxes outline common, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about health assessment and provide corresponding answers.
    • Ethnic and Cultural Variations boxes present differences to anticipate among today's multicultural client population and show how to vary the exam for varied populations.
    • Separate sections for special circumstances or special needs show how to vary the exam for clients with special needs.
    • Feature boxes outline Healthy People 2010 objectives to provide you thorough discussions of recommendations for health promotion and reducing risk.
    • Interactive Activity Lists at the end of each chapter outline corresponding exercises, checklists, and lab forms that can be found on the companion CD-ROM.
    • Case Studies with Clinical Reasoning Questions are provided at the end of each chapter to test your application of textbook material.
    • NCLEX® exam-style review questions are included at the end of each chapter.
    • PDA-Downloadable Exam Techniques are included on the Evolve companion website to allow you to easily access important summary exam information.
    • UNIQUE! The 30 Core Assessment Skills identified by research as most commonly performed by nurses are now highlighted with a unique icon.
    • UNIQUE! The companion CD-ROM now provides the Core Assessment Skills Checklists as quick step-by-step summaries for each of the 30 Core Assessment Skills.
    • Two new chapters pull all of the essential exam and assessment content together into cohesive chapters for the infant and child and the older adult.
    • UNIQUE! Clinical Reasoning Exemplars walk you through the thinking process of how an experienced nurse makes decisions.
    • UNIQUE! Concept boxes feature eight concepts in the context of health assessment including pain, sleep, oxygenation, perfusion, tissue integrity, motion, sensory, and intracranial regulation.


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Thursday, June 7, 2012

Student Laboratory Manual for Physical Examination & Health Assessment - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource

Student Laboratory Manual for Physical Examination & Health Assessment - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource



Author: Carolyn Jarvis PhD APN CNP
Edition: 6
Publisher: Saunders
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 1455736945



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Reinforce your understanding of essential examination and assessment skills and with this lab manual companion to Carolyn Jarvis' Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 6th Edition. A wide variety of checklists, activities, and exercises challenge you to apply your knowledge and provide hands-on practice.

  • A variety of review questions and study activities test your understanding of key points and procedures:
    • Short answer
    • Fill-in-the-blank
    • Multiple-choice
    • Matching
    • Anatomy labeling exercises

  • Regional write-up sheets familiarize you with physical examination forms and provide practice for recording narrative accounts of patient history and examination findings.
  • Reading assignments help you review relevant textbook content with convenient chapter and page references Medical books .

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    Reinforce your understanding of essential examination and assessment skills and with this lab manual companion to Carolyn Jarvis' Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 6th Edition. A wide variety of checklists, activities, and exercises challenge you to apply your knowledge and provide hands-on practice.

    • A variety of review questions and study activities test your understanding of key points and procedures:
      • Short answer
      • Fill-in-the-blank
      • Multiple-choice
      • Matching
      • Anatomy labeling exercises

    • Regional write-up sheets familiarize you with physical examination forms and provide practice for recording narrative accounts of patient history and examination findings.
    • Reading assignments help you review relevant textbook content with convenient chapter and page references.
    • Clinical objectives for each chapter help you study more effectively.
    • A comprehensive glossary provides fast, easy access to key terms and definitions from the textbook.
    • New assessment tools and updated illustrations test your retention and understanding.
    • Updated evidence-based practice guidelines throughout the manual reflect the most current research and assessment practices.


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Monday, April 9, 2012

Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource + Evolve Access

Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource + Evolve Access



Author: Linda Anne Silvestri PhD RN
Edition: 5
Publisher: Saunders
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 1455751537



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Get everything you need to review for the NCLEX-PN exam from one trusted source! This unique, bestselling review and preparation guide offers the perfect combination of core content review, practice questions, comprehensive rationales, and detailed test-taking strategies from the NCLEX expert herself: Linda Silvestri. Medical books Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource + Evolve Access . Updated to reflect the latest NCLEX-PN test plan, this new edition features over 4,200 high-quality review questions in the book and on the companion Evolve website to help you hone your understanding of all the important NCLEX-PN content areas.

More than 4,200 practice questions in the text and companion Evolve site provide ample testing practice in both print and electronic format - 500 more than the last edition!

15 pharmacology chapters address the emphasis on pharmacology questions on the NCLEX-PN exam.

Hundreds of alternate item formats - including multiple response, ordered response, fill-in-the-blank, figure, chart/exhibit, audio, graphic option, and video questions - prepare you for this additional component of the new NCLEX-PN test plan.

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Updated to reflect the latest NCLEX-PN test plan, this new edition features over 4,200 high-quality review questions in the book and on the companion Evolve website to help you hone your understanding of all the important NCLEX-PN content areas.

More than 4,200 practice questions in the text and companion Evolve site provide ample testing practice in both print and electronic format - 500 more than the last edition!

15 pharmacology chapters address the emphasis on pharmacology questions on the NCLEX-PN exam.

Hundreds of alternate item formats - including multiple response, ordered response, fill-in-the-blank, figure, chart/exhibit, audio, graphic option, and video questions - prepare you for this additional component of the new NCLEX-PN test plan.

Pyramid points identify content that typically appears on the NCLEX-PN test plan.

Pyramid to Success sections provide an overview of the chapter, guidance on what content to focus on, and its relative importance to the most recent NCLEX-PN test plan.

Comprehensive exam consisting of 85 questions related to all content areas in the book and representative of the percentages identified in the NCLEX-PN test plan.

Updated content and questions reflect the latest NCLEX-PN test plan.

New full-color design makes for a more visually engaging learning experience.

Priority Nursing Actions boxes outline and explain clinical emergent situations requiring immediate action, including detailed rationales and textbook references to help strengthen your prioritizing skills in clinical and testing situations.

Pyramid Alert boxes reinforce learning of essential content frequently tested on the NCLEX-PN exam.

New video and graphic option questions familiarize you with all the alternate item format question types.

New chapter on Physical Assessment of the Adult Client highlights the key components of physical examination and health history often encountered on the NCLEX-PN® exam.



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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource

Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource



Author: Kathleen Deska Pagana PhD RN
Edition: 4
Publisher: Mosby
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0323094546



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This is a Pageburst digital textbook; Widely used in both academic and clinical settings, this comprehensive resource provides clear, concise coverage of more than 700 of the most commonly performed diagnostic and laboratory tests - including 30 new to this edition. Medical books Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource . Chapters are organized by test type and begin with a list of the tests covered, followed by a test type overview with specimen collection techniques. Tests are presented in a consistent format with normal findings, indications, test explanation, procedure and patient care, and test results and clinical significance, as well as any applicable contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, and related tests.

  • A full-color design and 127 photographs and illustrations depict procedures, equipment, techniques, and key concepts.
  • Provides comprehensive coverage of more than 700 diagnostic and laboratory tests routinely performed today Medical books .

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    Chapters are organized by test type and begin with a list of the tests covered, followed by a test type overview with specimen collection techniques. Tests are presented in a consistent format with normal findings, indications, test explanation, procedure and patient care, and test results and clinical significance, as well as any applicable contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, and related tests.

    • A full-color design and 127 photographs and illustrations depict procedures, equipment, techniques, and key concepts.
    • Provides comprehensive coverage of more than 700 diagnostic and laboratory tests routinely performed today.
    • UNIQUE! Test Results and Clinical Significance sections explain pathophysiology and how test results may indicate certain disease processes.
    • Color-coded thumb-tabs, alphabetically organized chapters, and two appendixes that list all tests - one in alphabetical order and the other organized by body system - make every test easy to find.
    • Critical Values alert you to situations requiring immediate intervention.
    • UNIQUE! Related Tests sections list tests that provide similar information or are used to evaluate the same body system, disease process, or symptom.
    • UNIQUE! Clinical Priorities boxes emphasize information that must be kept in mind when preparing a patient for testing, performing a test, and evaluating results.
    • UNIQUE! An icon for drug-related Interfering Factors alerts you to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests.
    • A patient teaching icon indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families.
    • Home Care Responsibilities boxes provide important patient teaching guidelines and instructions for patients outside the acute care setting.
    • UNIQUE! Age-Related Concerns boxes address the special needs of pediatric and geriatric patients and critical age-related variations in values.
    • SI units are included in the Normal Findings section of appropriate tests.
    • Convenient lists of disease and organ panels, test abbreviations, and tests by body system offer quick access to frequently referenced information.
    • A comprehensive index includes the names of all tests and their synonyms, as well as other relevant terms found within test entries for quick access in the clinical setting.
    • Completely updated content with 30 new tests, including ductoscopy, thyroglobulin, lactoferrin, and human papillomavirus.
    • New full-color photographs and enhanced illustrations clarify key concepts and demonstrate testing techniques.


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Friday, February 17, 2012

Mosby's Expert Physical Exam Handbook - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card) pdf

Mosby's Expert Physical Exam Handbook - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card)



Author: Mosby
Edition: 3
Publisher: Mosby
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0323094600



Mosby's Expert Physical Exam Handbook - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card): Rapid Inpatient and Outpatient Assessments, 3e


This is a Pageburst digital textbook; With the most up-to-date information on assessment techniques, normal and abnormal findings, and the assessment of patients with specific diseases and disorders, Mosby's Expert Physical Exam Handbook: Rapid Inpatient and Outpatient Assessments, 3rd Edition is an essential resource for the medical-surgical setting. Medical books Mosby's Expert Physical Exam Handbook - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card). Detailed instructions and tips help you effectively apply your physical examination skills. From basic examination techniques to step-by-step guides for examining each body region and system, this handbook has everything you need to perform quick and thorough physical examinations.

  • UNIQUE! Action Stats identify immediate actions for critical situations and explain what to do for a patient with a potentially life-threatening condition.UNIQUE! Disorder Close-Ups enable you to identify abnormalities and determine when further analysis or treatment is needed Medical books .

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    Detailed instructions and tips help you effectively apply your physical examination skills. From basic examination techniques to step-by-step guides for examining each body region and system, this handbook has everything you need to perform quick and thorough physical examinations.

    • UNIQUE! Action Stats identify immediate actions for critical situations and explain what to do for a patient with a potentially life-threatening condition.UNIQUE! Disorder Close-Ups enable you to identify abnormalities and determine when further analysis or treatment is needed.
    • Normal Findings summarize characteristic findings and acceptable variations based on age, sex, and condition of the patient.
    • UNIQUE! Interpreting Abnormal Findings helps you analyze irregular findings and determine their causes.
    • A chapter on documentation highlights key information to record during the initial assessment, with guidelines for documenting findings for over 20 selected conditions.
    • Examination Tips save you time with practical advice on how to examine patients more efficiently.
    • Lifespan Considerations provide guidelines for assessing patients of all ages to help you individualize exams.
    • Cultural Considerations include valuable information on variations in findings and transcultural considerations for the increasingly multicultural population.
    • Anatomy Reviews with detailed anatomical illustrations refresh your knowledge of anatomy for more accurate physical examinations.
    • A chapter covering health history, equipment, examination techniques, and procedures provides a solid foundation for learning to conduct more effective exams.
    • UNIQUE! The easy-to-follow, step-by-step format covers all aspects of physical examination - inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation - promoting an efficient and logical approach to physical exams.
    • Interview questions and guidelines help you hone your interviewing skills to focus your physical assessments.
    • How-to tips on individualizing the physical exam for patients with handicaps, pain, and serious illnesses enable you to effectively and accurately assess patients with special situations.
    • UNIQUE! Expert Exam Checklists available in the book and on the companion Evolve website provide handy reminders for assessing each body region.
    • Thoroughly updated content reflects the latest research findings and evidence-based practice for techniques, normal and abnormal findings, and more.
    • More illustrations and photographs than ever before clearly show normal anatomy, as well as normal and abnormal assessment findings.
    • Dual-function table of contents, with body systems cross-referencing in addition to a body regions organization, helps you quickly find the information you need.
    • Spanish/English assessment terms enable you to accurately communicate with Spanish-speaking patients.


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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Mosby's Drug Guide for Nurses, with 2012 Update - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource

Mosby's Drug Guide for Nurses, with 2012 Update - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource



Author: Linda Skidmore-Roth RN MSN NP
Edition: 9
Publisher: Mosby
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0323095895



Mosby's Drug Guide for Nurses, with 2012 Update - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 9e


This is a Pageburst digital textbook; A must-have for every nursing student! Mosby's Drug Guide for Nurses, 9th Edition with 2012 Update, offers quick access to information on 50 drug classifications and more than 4,000 individual generic and trade name drugs. Medical books Mosby's Drug Guide for Nurses, with 2012 Update - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource . The newest NANDA-I nursing diagnoses help you write care plans; data on interactions and therapeutic outcomes help you prevent errors. Color illustrations show how drugs work at the cellular level, and a photo atlas depicts physical landmarks and techniques for safe and effective drug administration. Known for its focus on drug safety, this handbook is compiled by Linda Skidmore-Roth, a well-known expert in nursing pharmacology. It includes a CD with profiles of 60 drugs commonly encountered in clinicals, patient teaching guides, over 350 NCLEX® examination-style questions, 30 clinical calculators, and more Medical books .

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The newest NANDA-I nursing diagnoses help you write care plans; data on interactions and therapeutic outcomes help you prevent errors. Color illustrations show how drugs work at the cellular level, and a photo atlas depicts physical landmarks and techniques for safe and effective drug administration. Known for its focus on drug safety, this handbook is compiled by Linda Skidmore-Roth, a well-known expert in nursing pharmacology. It includes a CD with profiles of 60 drugs commonly encountered in clinicals, patient teaching guides, over 350 NCLEX® examination-style questions, 30 clinical calculators, and more. A companion website includes drug updates and the latest FDA safety alerts.

  • Organizes monographs alphabetically by generic drug name to allow for fast retrieval of needed information.
  • Includes comprehensive drug monographs containing generic names, Rx or OTC designations, pronunciation, U.S. and Canadian trade names, functional and chemical classification, pregnancy category, controlled-substance schedule, do-not-confuse drugs, action, therapeutic outcome, uses, unlabeled uses, dosages and routes, available forms, adverse effects, contraindications, precautions, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, interactions (including drug/herb, drug/food and drug lab test), nursing considerations, and treatment of overdose.
  • Provides concise, practice-oriented nursing considerations: assessment, nursing diagnoses, implementation, patient/family education, and evaluation.
  • Highlights IV drug information in one easy-to-find place, under the Implementation heading, including special considerations and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities.
  • Identifies high alert drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm if administered incorrectly.
  • Features a nursing alert icon identifying considerations that require special attention.
  • Highlights common and life-threatening side effects for easy identification.
  • Provides special Do Not Confuse headings so you can avoid administering the wrong drug.
  • Includes Tall Man lettering as recommended by the FDA to distinguish easily confused drug names.
  • Includes Therapeutic Outcome headings in monographs to encourage critical thinking and provide a focus for the plan of care.
  • Offers 16 full-color illustrations that show mechanisms or sites of action for select drug classes and a full-color atlas of medication administration, including a review of Standard Precautions, to clearly depict key steps in safe and effective drug administration for various routes.
  • Includes extensive interactions information for drug-to-drug, drug-to-drug category, drug-to-herb, drug-to-food, and lab test interferences.
  • Features pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in chart form where appropriate for easy access to information.
  • Uses a special CD icon to highlight key drugs whose information is located on the free companion CD.
  • Includes a Drug Categories section with nursing diagnoses, generic drugs, and highlighted key drugs in each category.
  • Offers a handy Safe Medication Administration Guide tear-out card in the back of the book that also includes a nomogram for calculation of body surface area.
  • Designates Canadian brand names with a maple leaf.
  • Offers a flexible, water-resistant cover for durability in the clinical setting.
  • Includes a free mini CD detailing the 60 drugs most commonly encountered in clinicals, including full electronic profiles, patient teaching guides, and over 350 NCLEX® examination-style review questions. Also includes a calculation tutorial that provides calculations and conversions paired with practice problems and answers, a drug card creator that allows you to print your own drug information, and 30 clinical calculators.
  • Includes free online updates with the latest FDA drug alerts, new drug monographs, tables of recently released drugs in the U.S., a listing of high-alert Canadian medications and controlled substances, English-to-Spanish translations, a comprehensive drug name safety reference, drug dosage calculators, and links to other drug-related websites.

  • Includes monographs of 25 new drugs recently approved by the FDA.
  • Provides Black Box Warnings with alerts to dangerous and/or life-threatening adverse effects.
  • Presents thousands of new and updated drug facts, including doses, side effects, pharmacokinetics, interactions, and nursing considerations.
  • Provides the newest NANDA-I nursing diagnoses -- vital to writing care plans.
  • Now includes over 350 NCLEX® exam-style questions on the CD, covering 60 drugs commonly encountered in clinicals.


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Saturday, September 24, 2011

HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource

HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource



Author: HESI
Edition: 3
Publisher: Elsevier
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0323094872



HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 3e


This is a Pageburst digital textbook; Prepare for success on your HESI exit exam and the NCLEX-RN®! The HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 3rd Edition provides a comprehensive, all-in-one review of the information you need to know. Medical books HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource . Written in an easy-to-read outline format, this study tool breaks down chapters by clinical areas and concepts emphasized on the NCLEX-RN exam. Rationales are provided for any incorrect answers or areas of weakness. The companion Evolve website offers 600 practice questions, giving you valuable practice in the same electronic testing format you will experience on your nursing school exit exam and on the NCLEX-RN exam.

  • HESI Hint boxes highlight important clinical information and concepts commonly tested on the NCLEX-RN exam Medical books .

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    Written in an easy-to-read outline format, this study tool breaks down chapters by clinical areas and concepts emphasized on the NCLEX-RN exam. Rationales are provided for any incorrect answers or areas of weakness. The companion Evolve website offers 600 practice questions, giving you valuable practice in the same electronic testing format you will experience on your nursing school exit exam and on the NCLEX-RN exam.

    • HESI Hint boxes highlight important clinical information and concepts commonly tested on the NCLEX-RN exam.
    • Chapters organized by clinical area make it easy to find review topics.
    • A consistent chapter format simplifies study and review.
    • Pharmacology tables summarize the need-to-know drug therapy content emphasized on the NCLEX-RN exam.
    • Critical thinking study questions reinforce key concepts and content, and also include answer guidelines.

    • Updated content reflects the 2010 NCLEX-RN test plan.
    • Increased emphasis on pharmacology includes specific test-taking strategies and integrated pharmacology content highlighted in tables.
    • Student resources on the companion Evolve website include 600 NCLEX® examination-style practice questions, giving you a realistic testing experience.



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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination Pageburst Plus Evolve Access Code

Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination Pageburst Plus Evolve Access Code



Author: Linda Anne Silvestri PhD RN
Edition: 5
Publisher: Saunders
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 1455751081



Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination Pageburst Plus Evolve Access Code (Retail Access Cards), 5e


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There is a reason Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination has been called 'the best NCLEX exam review book ever. Medical books Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination Pageburst Plus Evolve Access Code . Essentially, students find everything they need to review for the NCLEX exam under one cover - complete content review and over 4,500 NCLEX examination-style questions in the book and on the free Evolve companion website! Educator Resources let you incorporate the textbook to fit the specific needs of your course, while the companion site provides detailed feedback and assessment from your students' work. Don't let your students make the mistake of assuming the quality of the questions is the same in all NCLEX examination review books, because only Silvestri's Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination includes the kind of questions that consistently test the critical thinking skills necessary to pass today's NCLEX exam. And, what's even better is that ALL answers include detailed rationales to help students learn from their answer choices, as well as test taking strategies that provide tips for how to best approach each question. It's easy to see why Silvestri is THE book of choice for NCLEX examination review Medical books Saunders Comprehensive Review For The Nclex-Rn Examination Pageburst Plus Evolve Access Code (Retail Access Cards), 5E. New Paperback.

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Essentially, students find everything they need to review for the NCLEX exam under one cover - complete content review and over 4,500 NCLEX examination-style questions in the book and on the free Evolve companion website! Educator Resources let you incorporate the textbook to fit the specific needs of your course, while the companion site provides detailed feedback and assessment from your students' work. Don't let your students make the mistake of assuming the quality of the questions is the same in all NCLEX examination review books, because only Silvestri's Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination includes the kind of questions that consistently test the critical thinking skills necessary to pass today's NCLEX exam. And, what's even better is that ALL answers include detailed rationales to help students learn from their answer choices, as well as test taking strategies that provide tips for how to best approach each question. It's easy to see why Silvestri is THE book of choice for NCLEX examination review. But don't just take our word for it - read any customer review or ask your colleagues to see why Silvestri users believe that there's nothing else like it!

Each question includes the correct answer, a complete rationale for all responses, and a test-taking strategy to help you develop techniques for locating the correct response.

Each question includes a page reference to an Elsevier textbook to allow for further research and study.

All alternate item-format questions are included, with multiple response, prioritizing, fill-in-the-blank, figure/illustration, chart/exhibit, and audio questions to prepare you for the wide variety of question types on the NCLEX-RN examination.

Organization by nursing content area provides a logical, effective review to use throughout your nursing program.

Pyramid Terms define key terms at the beginning of each major unit or chapter.

Pyramid Points within each chapter highlight content that is important in preparing for the NCLEX-RN examination.

Pyramid to Success sections provide an overview of major units or chapters and specific content related to the latest NCLEX-RN examination test plan.

Pharmacology is emphasized with 13 pharmacology chapters, a medication and intravenous calculation chapter, and a pediatric medication calculation chapter to reflect this priority content on the NCLEX exam.

Introductory chapters cover preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam, test-taking strategies, the NCLEX-RN exam from a student's perspective, and transitional issues for the foreign-educated nurse.

A comprehensive exam consists of 265 questions that cover all content areas in the book and mirror the percentages identified in the NCLEX-RN examination test plan.

A companion Evolve site allows practice in quiz, study, or exam modes, with questions selected from content area, integrated process, category of client need, or alternate item-format type.

Completely updated content is based on the new NCLEX-RN examination test plan, effective April 2010.

A total of 4,500 questions ensure that you're thoroughly prepared for the content covered on the NCLEX-RN Exam.

New chapter on physical assessment highlights the key components of physical examination and health history often encountered on the NCLEX exam.

Audio and video questions on the companion Evolve site provide experience with these new types of questions before the exam.

Unique! Audio review summaries included on the Evolve cover the three core areas of pharmacology, fluids and electrolytes, and acid-base balance.

Expanded coverage of prioritization, delegation, and nursing leadership and management provides critical information for these growing areas of nursing.

Unique! Priority Nursing Actions boxes outline and explain clinical emergent situations requiring immediate action, including detailed rationales and textbook references to help strengthen your prioritizing skills in clinical and testing situations.

Pyramid Alert boxes highlight important nursing concepts to help you focus on the content that is most frequently tested on the NCLEX examination.

Automatic updates on Evolve make it easy to check for changes and updates throughout the life of the edition.



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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource

Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource



Author: Kathleen Deska Pagana PhD RN
Edition: 11
Publisher: Mosby
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0323101771



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This is a Pageburst digital textbook; Access the clinically relevant information you need easily in any setting with Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 10th Edition. Medical books Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource . /b> This bestselling handbook provides concise coverage of tests without sacrificing important details. Each test entry includes, where relevant, alternate or abbreviated test names; type of test; normal findings; possible critical values; test explanation and related physiology; contraindications; potential complications; interfering factors; procedure and patient care (before, during, and after); and abnormal findings. Related tests are extensively cross-referenced throughout the book. With its simple format and portable size, this is a handy reference you'll always want by your side Medical books Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card). Contributors: Kathleen Deska Pagana - Author. Format: Other Format

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Contributors: Kathleen Deska Pagana - Author. Format: Other Format

Contributors: Kathleen Deska Pagana - Author. Format: Other Format



Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference - Pageburst E-Book on Vitalsource (Retail Access Card) by Kathleen Deska Pagana, Timothy J. Pagana Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New This is a Pageburst digital textbook; Access the clinically relevant information you need easily in any setting with Mosby #039;s Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 10th Edition. This bestselling handbook provides concise cove



Medical Book Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource



/b> This bestselling handbook provides concise coverage of tests without sacrificing important details. Each test entry includes, where relevant, alternate or abbreviated test names; type of test; normal findings; possible critical values; test explanation and related physiology; contraindications; potential complications; interfering factors; procedure and patient care (before, during, and after); and abnormal findings. Related tests are extensively cross-referenced throughout the book. With its simple format and portable size, this is a handy reference you'll always want by your side.

  • Tests are organized alphabetically with A-to-Z thumb tabs for quick reference.
  • UNIQUE! Each test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to find.
  • Normal findings for adult (male and female), elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable to provide complete clinical data.
  • Possible critical values are highlighted to alert you to situations requiring immediate intervention.
  • Symbol next to drug-related interfering factors alerts you to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests.
  • Increased and decreased abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows.
  • Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information to share with patients and their families.
  • UNIQUE! Each test concludes with a Notes section where you can add your own information.
  • User's Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure to ensure safety and accuracy.
  • Lists of tests by body system and test type allow you to quickly locate related studies.
  • Abbreviations for tests are listed inside the front and back covers, and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix.
  • UNIQUE! Durable cover with round edges helps prevent the book from being damaged and makes it easier to handle.

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