,Saunders Comprehensive Review for the
NCLEX-RN® Examination
EIGHTH EDITION
Linda Anne Silvestri, PhD, RN
Instructor of Nursing, Salve Regina University, Newport, Rhode Island
Part-Time Instructor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
President, Nursing Reviews, Inc. and Professional Nursing Seminars, Inc., Henderson,
Nevada
Elsevier Consultant, HESI NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® Live Review Courses
Angela E. Silvestri, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC,
CNE
Assistant Professor & BSN Program Director, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas,
Nevada
Registered Nurse, Henderson Hospital Medical Center, Henderson, Nevada
Consultant, Nursing Reviews, Inc., Henderson, Nevada
Associate Editor
Katherine M. Silvestri, BSN, RN
Consultant, Nursing Reviews, Inc., Henderson, Nevada
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,Table of Contents
Instructions for online access
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Dedication
Letter from the Authors
About the Authors
Contributors
Reviewers
Contributors to Previous Edition
Preface
Welcome to Saunders Pyramid to Success!
Organization
Special Features of the Book
Special Features Found on Evolve
Practice Questions
Pharmacology and Medication Calculations Review
3
, Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Questions
How to Use This Book
Climbing the Pyramid to Success
Acknowledgments
A Few Words From Linda
A Few Words From Angela
A Few Words From Both Linda and Angela
Unit I: NCLEX-RN® Exam Preparation
Chapter 1: The NCLEX-RN® Examination
The Pyramid to Success
Examination Process
Computer Adaptive Testing
Development of the Test Plan
Test Plan
Types of Questions on the Examination
Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Item Types
Registering to Take the Examination
Authorization to Test Form and Scheduling an Appointment
Changing Your Appointment
Day of the Examination
Testing Accommodations
Testing Center
Testing Time
Length of the Examination
Pass-or-Fail Decisions
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NCLEX-RN® Examination
EIGHTH EDITION
Linda Anne Silvestri, PhD, RN
Instructor of Nursing, Salve Regina University, Newport, Rhode Island
Part-Time Instructor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
President, Nursing Reviews, Inc. and Professional Nursing Seminars, Inc., Henderson,
Nevada
Elsevier Consultant, HESI NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® Live Review Courses
Angela E. Silvestri, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC,
CNE
Assistant Professor & BSN Program Director, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas,
Nevada
Registered Nurse, Henderson Hospital Medical Center, Henderson, Nevada
Consultant, Nursing Reviews, Inc., Henderson, Nevada
Associate Editor
Katherine M. Silvestri, BSN, RN
Consultant, Nursing Reviews, Inc., Henderson, Nevada
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,Table of Contents
Instructions for online access
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Dedication
Letter from the Authors
About the Authors
Contributors
Reviewers
Contributors to Previous Edition
Preface
Welcome to Saunders Pyramid to Success!
Organization
Special Features of the Book
Special Features Found on Evolve
Practice Questions
Pharmacology and Medication Calculations Review
3
, Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Questions
How to Use This Book
Climbing the Pyramid to Success
Acknowledgments
A Few Words From Linda
A Few Words From Angela
A Few Words From Both Linda and Angela
Unit I: NCLEX-RN® Exam Preparation
Chapter 1: The NCLEX-RN® Examination
The Pyramid to Success
Examination Process
Computer Adaptive Testing
Development of the Test Plan
Test Plan
Types of Questions on the Examination
Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Item Types
Registering to Take the Examination
Authorization to Test Form and Scheduling an Appointment
Changing Your Appointment
Day of the Examination
Testing Accommodations
Testing Center
Testing Time
Length of the Examination
Pass-or-Fail Decisions
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