NCLEX-RN Review: Pearls of Wisdom, Second Edition

NCLEX-RN Review: Pearls of Wisdom, Second Edition
Author: Sheryl L. Gossman
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2005-08-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

As part of the new Pearls of Wisdom series, this review title for the NCLEX exam maximizes exam preparation time with its quick-hit question-and-answer format. This format provides the question and only the correct answer, thereby eliminating guesswork associated with traditional multiple choice Q&A reviews. It also places emphasis on distilling key facts and clinical pearls for exam success.

Quick Reference to Triage

Quick Reference to Triage
Author: Valerie G. A. Grossman
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2003
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781740227

This user-friendly, quick-access manual provides full-range coverage of the triage process in emergency care, from fundamental clinical guidance concerning patient assessment and treatment through the leadership skills and organizational skill building required by senior staff and emergency department management personnel. This second edition offers updated features from the first edition, such as alphabetized listings of patient complaints, emergency alerts to help nurses recognize serious conditions quickly, “Pearls of Triage Wisdom” with timely clinical tips, and cross-cultural considerations. This edition also includes specific prioritizations for each triage guideline. A brand-new examination that will enable purchasers to receive continuing education credit is included. A Brandon-Hill Recommended Title.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Exam Review: Pearls of Wisdom, Second Edition

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Exam Review: Pearls of Wisdom, Second Edition
Author: Sheryl L. Gossman
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2005-08-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Why waste time guessing at what you need to know for the NCLEX-PN exam? Maximize your exam preparation time with this quick-hit question and answer review. The unique question and single-answer format eliminates the guesswork associated with traditional multiple-choice Q&A reviews and reinforces only the correct answers you'll need to know on exam day. Emphasis is placed on distilling key facts and clinical pearls essential for exam success. This high-yield review for the NCLEX-PN exam is the perfect compliment to larger texts for intense, streamlined review in the days and weeks before your exam.

Lippincott Q&A Certification Review: Emergency Nursing (CEN)

Lippincott Q&A Certification Review: Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Author: Patricia L. Clutter
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 882
Release: 2019-07-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1975114574

Face the demands of the emergency nursing certification exam (CEN) with the self-assurance that only the right kind of preparation can bring, with the newly updated Lippincott® Q&A Certification Review, 3rd Edition. This ideal study guide offers 175 multiple-choice questions, divided evenly among body systems and written in the same style and similar content as those created by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN). Offering end-of-chapter answers and rationales plus two end-of-book practice exams, this is the optimal study guide for all RNs preparing for the CEN exam.

Triage Nursing Secrets

Triage Nursing Secrets
Author: Polly Gerber Zimmermann
Publisher: Mosby
Total Pages: 760
Release: 2006
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Part of the Nursing Secrets Series ® and written in a question & answer format, Triage Nursing Secrets begins with an overview of triage nursing and moves to a significant section on symptoms and a final section on issues and competencies. This practical resource is a collection of pearls of wisdom and tricks of the trade to aid effective nurse triage decisions. Content includes guiding principles, objective criteria, mnemonics/memory aids, discriminators, determinants from standardized triage systems and differences between the typical presentation of men vs. women in various conditions including stroke, chest pain, and domestic violence. Written by experts in the field of triage nursing for the most authoritative information. Key Points boxes emphasize the most important material in each chapter. Internet Resources in appropriate chapters provide sources for further studying and reference. Mnemonics/memory aids help readers remember important concepts. "Top Secrets" of triage nursing are included in the front matter for quick reference. Topical chapters are included on disaster and terrorism issues, as well as the always-changing regulatory issues in triage nursing. Engaging, straightforward Question-and-Answer format makes it easy to look up needed facts and information in any setting. Visually appealing two-color design makes material accessible and reader-friendly.

Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review: Pearls of Wisdom, Sixth Edition

Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review: Pearls of Wisdom, Sixth Edition
Author: William G. Gossman
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2015-08-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071841830

The best last-minute review for the emergency medicine certification exam Designed to reinforce essential information in minimal time, Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review: Pearls of Wisdom helps readers prepare for the exam with quick-hit questions and answers and a convenient outline format. Covering only the subject matter most likely to be seen on the test, this quick-review guide breaks down each topic by disease or disorder, providing concise information about the patient's evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. This comprehensive test review contains the most current information, so readers won't be taken by surprise on exam day. To facilitate the quickest preparation possible, the table of contents is arranged alphabetically, and the outline section is followed by 800 rapid-fire review questions. Only the correct answers are provided, so readers won't accidentally memorize inaccurate information. The final section includes test cases that can reviewed alone or with a partner. Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review is the perfect complement to other course books. 50 test cases with Q&As Performance-improving pearls and other potent learning aids

Mosby's Paramedic Refresher and Review

Mosby's Paramedic Refresher and Review
Author: Alice Dalton
Publisher: Mosby/JEMS
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-10-25
Genre: Disaster nursing
ISBN: 9780323047524

This revised reprint is now updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. Using a case-based approach, it offers the most realistic view of prehospital emergency care. This unique text is the only case-based text available covering all of the information needed for paramedic refresher and certification preparation and review. In a concise, user-friendly format, the text features basic concepts of patient assessment and treatment, incorporating anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology in the context of actual patient encounters. Each chapter presents several real-life emergency scenarios. Questions and answers follow for immediate feedback. Unique! The only case-based text on the market today for paramedics who are recertifying or taking the National Registry exam for the first time. The case-based approach uses actual patient encounters for realistic learning and increased retention to make information more easily applicable in the field. The text relates anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to patient signs and symptoms to promote understanding at the most basic levels, which means a more thorough grasp of the topic and better performance in the field. Content overviews! Each chapter provides a brief summary of the subject matter and integrates the content into patient scenarios to maximize comprehension. Each case includes the final diagnosis and outcomes based on actual patient situations. Questions, Answers, and Outcomes in each chapter encourage critical thinking skills and help the reader appreciate the consequences of decisions. A concise, one-column design provides a user-friendly format. Updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. Two new chapters - Scene Management and Weapons of Mass Destruction. Updated throughout to reflect the most current research, updated pharmacologic interventions, and new treatment standards. Chapters have been organized in the order of the National Standard Curriculum (NSC).