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NCLEX-PN Prep Plus: 2 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies + Online + Video (2020)

Reinforce your learning with NCLEX-PN Prep Plus: 2 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies + Online + Video (2020), a set of structured practice exams tailored for success.

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    ALSO FROM KAPLAN NURSING Books NCLEX-PN ® Content Review Guide The Basics: A Comprehensive Outline of Nursing School Content NCLEX ® Drug Guide Adult CCRN ® Prep Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Prep Plus Dosage Calculation Workbook Talk Like a Nurse Online https://www.kaptest.com/nclex-pn

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    NCLEX-PN ® PREP PLUS FIFTEENTH EDITION 2 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies + Online + Video

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    NCLEX-PN® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which neither sponsors nor endorses this book. This publication is designed to provide accurate information in regard to the subject matter covered as of its publication date, with the understanding that knowledge and best practice constantly evolve. The publisher is not engaged in rendering medical, legal, accounting, or other professional service. If medical or legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. This publication is not intended for use in clinical practice or the delivery of medical care. To the fullest extent of the law, neither the Publisher nor the Editors assume any liability for any injury and/or damage to persons or property arising out of or related to any use of the material contained in this book. © 2020 by Kaplan, Inc. Published by Kaplan Publishing, a division of Kaplan, Inc. 750 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 ISBN-13: 978-1-5062-5548-4 All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and read the text of this eBook on screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of the publisher.

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    Table of Contents Also From Kaplan Nursing Title Page Copyright For Any Test Changes or Late-breaking Developments About the Authors How To Use This Book Sign Up For An Online Classroom Event Part 1: NCLEX-PN® Exam Overview Chapter 1: Overview of the NCLEX-PN® Exam What Is the NCLEX-PN® Exam? Content of the NCLEX-PN® Exam Looking Ahead: Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Chapter 2: General Test Strategies Standardized Exams What Behaviors Does the NCLEX-PN® Exam Test? Strategies That Don’t Work on the NCLEX-PN® Exam Becoming a Better Test Taker Part 2: NCLEX-PN® Exam Overview Chapter 3: Computer Adaptive Test Strategies Alternate Format Test Questions Multiple-Choice Test Questions Critical Thinking Strategies Reword the Question Eliminate Incorrect Answer Choices Don’t Predict Answers Recognize Expected Outcomes Read Answer Choices to Obtain Clues Chapter Quiz Chapter Quiz: Answers and Explanations Chapter 4: The NCLEX-PN® Exam Versus Real-World Nursing First Take Care of the Client, Then the Equipment Laboratory Values Medication Administration

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    Notify the Primary Health Care Provider Chapter Quiz Chapter Quiz: Answers and Explanations Chapter 5: Strategies for Priority Questions Strategy One: Maslow Strategy Two: Nursing Process (Data Collection Versus Implementation) Strategy Three: Safety Chapter Quiz Chapter Quiz: Answers and Explanations Chapter 6: Strategies for Coordination of Care Questions Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Registered Nurse (RN) Roles of Other Members of the Health Care Team Coordination of Care Questions Chapter Quiz Chapter Quiz: Answers and Explanations Chapter 7: Strategies For Positioning Questions Things to Remember Essential Positions to Know for the NCLEX-PN® Exam Chapter Quiz Chapter Quiz: Answers and Explanations Chapter 8: Strategies for Communication Questions Eliminate Answer Choices Select the Correct Response Chapter Quiz Chapter Quiz: Answers and Explanations Part 3: Preparing for the NCLEX-PN® Exam Chapter 9: How to Study for the NCLEX-PN® Exam Ineffective Ways to Prepare Effective Methods of Preparation Mental Preparation Chapter 10: The Licensure Process How to Apply for the NCLEX-PN® Exam Taking the Exam Chapter 11: Taking the Test More Than Once

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    You Are Not Alone How to Interpret Unsuccessful Test Results Should You Test Again? How Should You Begin? Chapter 12: Essentials for International Nurses NCLEX-PN® Exam Administration Abroad The CGFNS® Certificate Work Visas Nursing Practice in the United States U.S.-Style Nursing Communication Sample Questions Sample Questions: Answers and Explanations Language Kaplan Programs for International Nurses Part 4: The Practice Test The Practice Test Practice Test Your Practice Test Scores Practice Test: Answer Key Practice Test: Answers and Explanations Part 5: NCLEX-PN® Exam Resources Appendix A: Summary of Critical Thinking Paths Appendix B: Nursing Terminology Appendix C: Common Medical Abbreviations

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    FOR ANY TEST CHANGES OR LATE-BREAKING DEVELOPMENTS kaptest.com/retail-book-corrections-and-updates The material in this book is current at the time of publication. However, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing may have instituted changes in the test after this book was published. Be sure to carefully read the materials you receive when you register for the test. If there are any important late-breaking developments—or any changes or corrections to the Kaplan test preparation materials in this book—we will post that information online at kaptest.com/retail-book-corrections-and-updates.

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    ABOUT THE AUTHORS BARBARA J. IRWIN, MSN, RN Barbara Irwin is emeritus Executive Director of Nursing at Kaplan Test Prep. She supervised development of the Kaplan courses for preparation for the NCLEX-RN ® and NCLEX-PN ® exams for U.S. nursing students and international nurses, as well as integrated testing programs implemented by nursing schools. Irwin developed the Decision Tree, a framework of innovative test-taking strategies that help students achieve success on these high-stakes tests. Her seminars about how to effectively study to achieve deep learning have guided thousands of students nurses. Her seminars to nursing faculty have shared important insights about the NCLEX-RN ® and NCLEX-PN ® examinations and how to overcome the challenge of non-self-efficacious nursing students. Irwin received a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Oklahoma and a master of science degree in nursing and nursing education from Kaplan University. Her professional background includes experience as a nursing educator and director of a home health agency. PATRICIA A. YOCK, BSN, RN Patricia Yock is a nursing educator and consultant in Boulder, Colorado. She received a bachelor of science in nursing from Loyola University in Chicago. Her professional experience includes clinical nursing in varied settings from postsurgical care to comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation, and nursing education in diploma and practical nursing programs. Yock is certified in rehabilitation nursing and served as the nursing director for

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    Kaplan thanks the following nursing professionals for their contributions to this book: Barbara Arnoldussen, RN, MBA, CPHQ Cindy Finesilver, MSN, RN Joseph Ryan Goble, MSN, RN, CEN Marian Stewart, MSN, RN Marlene Redemske, MSN, MA, RN inpatient rehabilitation and transitional care units. Judith A. Burckhardt, PhD, MSN, RN Dr. Judith Burckhardt is former Dean of the Nursing and Health Programs for Kaplan Higher Education Campuses, Vice President of the Kaplan School of Nursing, and head of the Nursing division at Kaplan Test Preparation. Under Dr. Burckhardt’s leadership, Kaplan introduced new methods of program provision, including online delivery. She is currently Dean of Nursing Programs at American Sentinel University. Dr. Burckhardt received a bachelor of science in nursing from Loyola University in Chicago, a master’s degree in education from Washington University in St. Louis, a master of science in nursing degree from Kaplan University, and a doctorate in educational administration from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

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    HOW TO USE THIS BOOK STEP 1: Access Your Online Center Log on to kaptest.com/moreonline to access your online center. You will be asked for a password derived from the text to access the online center, so have your eBook available. Your online companion resources include the following: Access to the online center is limited to the original owner of this book and is nontransferable. Kaplan is not responsible for providing access to customers who purchase or borrow used copies of this product. STEP 2: View the Lessons In our exclusive video tutorials, Kaplan Nursing’s expert NCLEX ® preparation faculty present the following lessons to help you master the exam: The computer-based practice test. This full-length, timed practice test comes complete with detailed answer explanations and a personalized performance analysis. Online Classroom Events schedule and sign-up instructions. See “Sign up for an Online Classroom Event” in this book for more details and to register. Our exclusive video tutorials (details below).

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    STEP 3: Read and Complete Parts 1 and 2 The chapters in Parts 1 and 2 of this book contain a comprehensive, detailed strategy guide for each type of question on the NCLEX-PN ® exam. This information will teach you how to analyze each question and use your nursing knowledge to select the correct answer choice. Plus, each chapter in Part 2 ends with practice questions and detailed answer explanations, designed to help you master NCLEX-PN ® exam questions. STEP 4: Read Part 3 Part 3 will help you determine the most effective methods of exam preparation for you and will guide you in the licensure process. Chapter 12, Essentials for International Nurses, contains information on certification for graduates of foreign nursing schools, work visas, and programs that can help you prepare for the NCLEX-PN ® exam. This chapter also covers nursing practice in the United States and includes practice questions with complete explanations designed to help you master NCLEX- PN ® exam-type questions on the important subject of nursing communication. Dosage and Calculation: Review of Basic Math Dosage and Calculation: Dimensional Analysis/Label Factor Dosage and Calculation: Ratio and Proportion Method for Math Problems Study Skills for Nursing Students: Remembering

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    STEP 5: Take the Practice Tests Kaplan has prepared two different practice tests for you: the book- included test in Part 4 and the computer-based practice test provided in your online center. You may benefit from taking the computer-based practice test first. When the test is completed, you will receive immediate feedback on your performance, as the software analyzes your strengths and weaknesses in various content areas. You can then review the areas in which your performance was weak before you tackle the book-included test. STEP 6: Register for the Exam When you are prepared to take the NCLEX-PN ® exam, contact the Board of Nursing in the state or province where you intend to work as a nurse to initiate the registration process. All the steps you’ll need to follow are contained in Chapter 10, The Licensure Process.

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    SIGN UP FOR AN ONLINE CLASSROOM EVENT Kaplan’s NCLEX-PN ® online classroom sessions are interactive, instructor- led NCLEX-PN ® prep lessons that you can participate in from anywhere you can access the Internet. The online sessions are held in a state-of-the-art virtual classroom—actual lessons in real time, just like an in-person experience. Interact with your teacher and other classmates using audio, instant chat, whiteboard, polling, and screen-sharing functionality. And as in a Kaplan Nursing course held in person, an NCLEX-PN ® online classroom session is led by an experienced Kaplan instructor. To register for your NCLEX-PN ® online classroom session: Go to kaptest.com/moreonline and sign up for the online center. See “How to Use This Book” for more information on how to sign up. 1. Once you’ve signed up for the online center, sign in to “My Active Resources,” select “NCLEX-PN Prep Plus,” and click on “Launch Course” to open your Course Syllabus. 2. Choose “Sign up for a Live Online Event,” click on the link “Take Me There,” and scroll down to see the dates and times of upcoming NCLEX- PN® online classroom events. Click on “See details” for more information. 3.

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    Please note: Registration begins one month before the session date. Be sure to sign up early, since spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Select a date for your live classroom event by clicking “Sign Up,” then follow the registration instructions. You will receive a confirmation email recording the date and time of your event. 4. Prior to attending the event, please check your computer settings by clicking “Attend Online” and reviewing the system requirements to confirm access. You may be prompted to install the Adobe Connect desktop application. 5. On the day of your free classroom event, sign in to kaptest.com/login. You can enter Kaplan’s virtual classroom up to 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. 6.

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