Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing

For the LPN student, this text challenge the LPN students to think critically while learning real-world nursing care.

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Student CD-ROM (MAC/PC compatible)



IQ Question Bank--Test your knowledge with over 500 NCLEX-style questions (with descriptors and rationales) covering a variety of topics found in the book and on the NCLEX-PN exam.
Media Bank--Listen and learn with samples of heart, lung, and bowel sounds.
Interactive Exercises--Review for quizzes and tests with a variety of fun exercises, including: Fill-in-the-Blank, Picture Match, Flash Cards, and Case Studies.
NCLEX Prep Guide--Prepare for licensure using this "how-to" guide that provides test taking tips and strategies for the NCLEX-PN exam.
Nursing care plans, process, and diagnoses cover most major disorders.
Patient Perspectives provide personal stories written from a patient's point-of-view that shed light on their experience with illness.
Learning, Nursing Care, and Safety Tips display helpful advice regarding patient care with important Joint Commission safety goals.
Critical Thinking case studies help students practice and think about what they are learning.
Nursing assessment, lab tests, and medications are presented in clear tables that are easy to read and understand.
Boxed presentations of Cultural, Gerontological, Home Health, Ethical, and Nutrition considerations tie classroom instruction to real world nursing.
Review of anatomy and physiology at the beginning of each unit.
Word-building techniques, phonetics, and an updated glossary provide a strong foundation in medical terminology.
A full-color design brings concepts to life.