EXAM CRAM
NCLEX-PN
Fifth Edition
WILDA RINEHART
DIANN SLOAN
PEARSON IT
CERTIFICATION CLARA HURD
,NCLEX-PN
®
Fifth Edition
Wilda Rinehart Gardner
Diann Sloan
Clara Hurd
,NCLEX-PN® Exam Cram, Fifth Edition Editor-in-Chief
Copyright © 2017 by Pearson Education, Inc. Mark Taub
All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or trans-
mitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written Product Line Manager
permission from the publisher. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the informa- Brett Bartow
tion contained herein. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the
publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed Acquisitions Editor
for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Michelle Newcomb
ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-5833-0 Development Editor
ISBN-10: 0-7897-5833-4 Christopher Cleveland
Library of Congress Control Number: 2017937570 Managing Editor
Printed in the United States on America Sandra Schroeder
First Printing: May 2017
Project Editor
Trademarks
All terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been Mandie Frank
appropriately capitalized. Pearson cannot attest to the accuracy of this information. Use of a term in
this book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark. Indexer
NCLEX® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. Ken Johnson
(NCSBN), which does not sponsor or endorse this product.
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publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any Technical Editor
loss or damages arising from the information contained in this book or programs accompanying it. Steve Picray
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, Contents at a Glance
Introduction xxi
Self-Assessment 1
CHAPTER 1 Preparing for the National Council Exam for Licensed Practical Nurses 3
CHAPTER 2 Simplifying Pharmacology 13
CHAPTER 3 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Respiratory System 41
CHAPTER 4 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Renal and Genitourinary System 57
CHAPTER 5 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Hematopoietic System 73
CHAPTER 6 Caring for the Client with Disorders of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance and
Acid/Base Balance 85
CHAPTER 7 Caring for the Client with Burns 101
CHAPTER 8 Caring for the Client with Sensorineural Disorders 119
CHAPTER 9 Caring for the Client with Cancer 137
CHAPTER 10 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System 155
CHAPTER 11 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System 183
CHAPTER 12 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Endocrine System 205
CHAPTER 13 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Cardiovascular System 225
CHAPTER 14 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Neurological System 245
CHAPTER 15 Caring for the Client with Psychiatric Disorders 269
CHAPTER 16 Caring for Maternal/Infant Client 297
CHAPTER 17 Caring for Pediatric Client 325
Practice Exam 1 363
Answers to Practice Exam 1 407
Practice Exam 2 429
Answers to Practice Exam 2 471
APPENDIX A Things You Forgot 493
APPENDIX B Need to Know More? 501
APPENDIX C Calculations 509
Glossary 513
Index 533
NCLEX-PN
Fifth Edition
WILDA RINEHART
DIANN SLOAN
PEARSON IT
CERTIFICATION CLARA HURD
,NCLEX-PN
®
Fifth Edition
Wilda Rinehart Gardner
Diann Sloan
Clara Hurd
,NCLEX-PN® Exam Cram, Fifth Edition Editor-in-Chief
Copyright © 2017 by Pearson Education, Inc. Mark Taub
All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or trans-
mitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written Product Line Manager
permission from the publisher. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the informa- Brett Bartow
tion contained herein. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the
publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed Acquisitions Editor
for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Michelle Newcomb
ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-5833-0 Development Editor
ISBN-10: 0-7897-5833-4 Christopher Cleveland
Library of Congress Control Number: 2017937570 Managing Editor
Printed in the United States on America Sandra Schroeder
First Printing: May 2017
Project Editor
Trademarks
All terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been Mandie Frank
appropriately capitalized. Pearson cannot attest to the accuracy of this information. Use of a term in
this book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark. Indexer
NCLEX® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. Ken Johnson
(NCSBN), which does not sponsor or endorse this product.
Proofreader
Warning and Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no
Sam Sunder Singh
warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on an “as is” basis. The author and the
publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any Technical Editor
loss or damages arising from the information contained in this book or programs accompanying it. Steve Picray
Special Sales
For information about buying this title in bulk quantities, or for special sales opportunities (which
Publishing Coordinator
may include electronic versions; custom cover designs; and content particular to your business, Vanessa Evans
training goals, marketing focus, or branding interests), please contact our corporate sales depart-
ment at or (800) 382-3419. Cover Designer
For government sales inquiries, please contact . Chuti Prasertsith
For questions about sales outside the U.S., please contact .
Page Layout
codeMantra
, Contents at a Glance
Introduction xxi
Self-Assessment 1
CHAPTER 1 Preparing for the National Council Exam for Licensed Practical Nurses 3
CHAPTER 2 Simplifying Pharmacology 13
CHAPTER 3 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Respiratory System 41
CHAPTER 4 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Renal and Genitourinary System 57
CHAPTER 5 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Hematopoietic System 73
CHAPTER 6 Caring for the Client with Disorders of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance and
Acid/Base Balance 85
CHAPTER 7 Caring for the Client with Burns 101
CHAPTER 8 Caring for the Client with Sensorineural Disorders 119
CHAPTER 9 Caring for the Client with Cancer 137
CHAPTER 10 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System 155
CHAPTER 11 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System 183
CHAPTER 12 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Endocrine System 205
CHAPTER 13 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Cardiovascular System 225
CHAPTER 14 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Neurological System 245
CHAPTER 15 Caring for the Client with Psychiatric Disorders 269
CHAPTER 16 Caring for Maternal/Infant Client 297
CHAPTER 17 Caring for Pediatric Client 325
Practice Exam 1 363
Answers to Practice Exam 1 407
Practice Exam 2 429
Answers to Practice Exam 2 471
APPENDIX A Things You Forgot 493
APPENDIX B Need to Know More? 501
APPENDIX C Calculations 509
Glossary 513
Index 533
