Study Guide for Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing - E-Book

by RN Williams MSN

Overview

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. - Updated exercises reflect content in the new edition of the Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing textbook - NEW! Sexuality and Patient Care chapter provides exercises and questions to help reinforce socially competent care - Review Questions for the NCLEX-PN® Examination help you review textbook content and practice for the exam with multiple-choice and alternate item format questions based on real-life situations - Clinical Situations use realistic sample practice situations to stimulate clinical judgment and practical application of nursing concepts - Critical Thinking Activities provide nursing scenarios and questions to help build your problem-solving skills - Developing Clinical Judgment activities help you meet the clinical practice objectives of the corresponding chapter - Communication Exercises give you practice using realistic nurse-patient dialogues and are especially useful when paired with a partner - Word Attack Skills offer practice in pronouncing difficult terms and phrases, with emphasis on stress and intonation

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780443260568
Publisher:	Saunders, W. B. Company
Publication date:	05/15/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	448
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Professor Patricia A. Williams works in the Department of Nursing at De Anza College, Cupertino, California.

Table of Contents

Unit I: Introduction to Nursing and the Health Care System1. Nursing and the Health Care System2. Concepts of Health, Illness, Stress, and Health Promotion3. Legal and Ethical Aspects of NursingUnit II: The Nursing Process4. The Nursing Process and Critical Thinking5. Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis/Problem Identification, and Planning6. Implementation and EvaluationUnit III: Communication in Nursing7. Documentation of Nursing Care8. Communication and the Nurse-Patient Relationship9. Patient Education and Health Promotion10. Delegation, Leadership, and ManagementUnit IV: Developmental, Psychosocial, and Cultural Considerations11. Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence12. Adulthood and the Family13. Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging14. Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Patient Care15. Sexuality and Patient Care16. Loss, Grief, and End-of-Life CareUnit V: Basic Nursing Skills17. Infection Prevention and Control: Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis18. Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home19. Safely Lifting, Moving, and Positioning Patients20. Assisting with Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care, and the Prevention of Pressure Injuries21. Patient Environment and Safety22. Measuring Vital Signs23. Assessing Health Status24. Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging Patients25. Diagnostic Tests and Specimen CollectionUnit VI: Meeting Basic Physiologic Needs26. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance27. Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations28. Nutritional Therapy and Assisted Feeding29. Assisting with Respiration and Oxygen Delivery30. Promoting Urinary Elimination31. Promoting Bowel Elimination32. Pain, Comfort and Sleep33. Complementary Health ApproachesUnit VII: Medication Administration34. Pharmacology and Preparation for Drug Administration35. Administering Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications36. Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections37. Administering Intravenous Solutions and MedicationsUnit VIII: Care of the Surgical and Immobile Patient38. Care of the Surgical Patient39. Providing Wound Care and Treating Pressure Injuries40. Promoting Musculoskeletal FunctionUnit IX: Caring for Older Adults41. Common Physical Care Problems of the Older Adult42. Common Psychosocial Care Problems of the Older Adult