Study Guide For Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts And Practice

Detailed Features

This study guide is a companion to the main textbook, and its primary purpose is to help nursing students, particularly those in LPN/LVN programs, to reinforce their understanding of medical-surgical nursing concepts and to prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® (NGN) exam.

Here is a more detailed description of what the study guide offers:

• Chapter-by-Chapter Alignment: The study guides chapters correspond directly to the chapters in the Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 5th Edition textbook, making it easy to use alongside the main course material.
• Variety of Exercises and Questions: It includes a range of activities to test and reinforce knowledge, such as:
• Terminology and vocabulary exercises
• Short answer questions
• Priority-setting and critical thinking activities
• Application of the nursing process
• Review questions to apply concepts to patient care scenarios
• NCLEX-PN® Exam Preparation: The study guide is specifically updated for the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® (NGN) exam, featuring new NGN-style practice questions and case studies to help students become familiar with the new format and test their clinical judgment skills.
• "Steps Toward Better Communication" Sections: These sections focus on practical skills like pronunciation, vocabulary building, and understanding cultural differences, which are crucial for effective patient communication.
• Additional Resources: The study guide may also include access to interactive exercises and activities on the Evolve website, which is a common feature for Elsevier nursing textbooks and study materials.