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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 i... n 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. © 2015 by Kaplan, Inc. Published by Kaplan Publishing, a division of Kaplan, Inc. 750 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 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. ISBN: 978-1-5062-0761-2 Kaplan Publishing books are available at special quantity discounts to use for sales promotions, employee premiums, or educational purposes. For more information or to purchase books, please call the Simon & Schuster special sales department at 866-506-1949. 13 Part 1 ® 14 NCLEX-PN® EXAM OVERVIEW 15 Chapter 1 ® 16 Overview of the NCLEX-PN Exam The NCLEX-PN exam is, among other things, an endurance test, like a marathon. If you don’t prepare properly, or approach it with confidence and rigor, you’ll quickly lose your composure. Here is a sample, test-like question: A man had a permanent pacemaker implanted one year ago. He returns to the outpatient clinic because he thinks the pacemaker battery is malfunctioning. It is MOST important for the LPN/LVN to assess which of the following? As you can see, the style and content of the NCLEX-PN exam is unique. It’s not like any other exam you’ve ever taken, even in nursing school! The content in this book was prepared by the experts on Kaplan’s Nursing team, the world’s largest provider of test prep courses for the NCLEX-PN exam. By using Kaplan’s proven methods and strategies, you will be able to take control of the exam, just as you have taken control of your nursing education and other preparations for your career in this incredibly challenging and rewarding field. The first step is to learn everything you can about the exam. ® ® (1) Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting (2) Wheezing on exertion, cyanosis, and orthopnea (3) Peripheral edema, shortness of breath, and dizziness Chest pain radiating to the right arm, headache, and diaphoresis (4) ® ® 17 [Show More]

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