Study Guide for Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 7th Edition
by Patricia A. Williams, MSN, RN, CCRN
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ISBN: 9780443260582
Copyright: 2026
Publication Date: 05-20-2025
Page Count: 448
Imprint: Saunders
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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
Unit I: Introduction to Nursing and the Health Care System 1. Nursing and the Health Care System 2. Concepts of Health, Illness, Stress, and Health Promotion 3. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing
Unit II: The Nursing Process 4. The Nursing Process and Critical Thinking 5. Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis/Problem Identification, and Planning 6. Implementation and Evaluation
Unit III: Communication in Nursing 7. Documentation of Nursing Care 8. Communication and the Nurse-Patient Relationship 9. Patient Education and Health Promotion 10. Delegation, Leadership, and Management
Unit IV: Developmental, Psychosocial, and Cultural Considerations 11. Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence 12. Adulthood and the Family 13. Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging 14. Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Patient Care 15. Sexuality and Patient Care 16. Loss, Grief, and End-of-Life Care
Unit V: Basic Nursing Skills 17. Infection Prevention and Control: Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis 18. Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home 19. Safely Lifting, Moving, and Positioning Patients 20. Assisting with Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care, and the Prevention of Pressure Injuries 21. Patient Environment and Safety 22. Measuring Vital Signs 23. Assessing Health Status 24. Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging Patients 25. Diagnostic Tests and Specimen Collection
Unit VI: Meeting Basic Physiologic Needs 26. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance 27. Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations 28. Nutritional Therapy and Assisted Feeding 29. Assisting with Respiration and Oxygen Delivery 30. Promoting Urinary Elimination 31. Promoting Bowel Elimination 32. Pain, Comfort and Sleep 33. Complementary Health Approaches
Unit VII: Medication Administration 34. Pharmacology and Preparation for Drug Administration 35. Administering Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications 36. Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections 37. Administering Intravenous Solutions and Medications
Unit VIII: Care of the Surgical and Immobile Patient 38. Care of the Surgical Patient 39. Providing Wound Care and Treating Pressure Injuries 40. Promoting Musculoskeletal Function
Unit IX: Caring for Older Adults 41. Common Physical Care Problems of the Older Adult 42. Common Psychosocial Care Problems of the Older Adult
Patricia A. Williams, MSN, RN, CCRN, Nursing Instructor, De Anza College, Cupertino, California, USA
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