Nclex/Cat-Rn: Self-Assessment and Review (Pretest Series) [Paperback]

Margaret M. Dahlhauser (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0079120822 | ISBN-13: 978-0079120823 | Publication Date: October 1996 | Edition: Pap/Dis

This "NCLEX-RN PreTest" package (book and disk set) should help nursing students prepare for their licensing exams. This review book consists of: common medications; lab values; common illnesses in infants, children and adults; and test-taking tips for the written tests in the book. Study outlines by system or by disease state allow students to review the material quickly and comprehensively. Each section is followed by tests and explanations in a unique format: test questions are on the left side of the book and the corresponding explanation is shown on the right side. Students are instructed to use one of the perforated answer sheets to cover the right-hand page as they test themselves; then they are be able to see the correct answer and full rationale when they go through again to grade the exam. The disk allows students to simulate conditions they'll encounter on exam day.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Full exam simulation of NCLEX/CAT-RN-- *Subject matter *Degree of difficulty *Test conditions *920 questions *Answers explained SELF-TESTING DISK INSIDE Contains 400 additional exam questions “Quiz Mode” lets students check answers as they work “Test” mode simulates actual exam experience Includes timer “Save” feature lets students pinpoint and re-test their weak areas INCLUDES HIGH-YIELD Handbook of Medications seen on the NCLEX/CAT-RN Diseases most-seen on the NCLEX Major drugs by classification Condensed, quick-scan format Grab-and-go, last minute review 100% High-Grade Preparation for the NCLEX/CAT-RN A Winning Combination: Unique 3-in-1 Exam Prep Package This popular study-booster prepares you completely for the NCLEX/CAT-RN. Using a student-tested format of succinct topical outlines, comprehensive Q & As, and clear-cut explanations, Margaret Dahlhauser builds your confidence and gets you ready for the test in a user-friendly manner. Totally up-to-date, and focusing only on the material you must know, Core Review Package for the NCLEX/CAT-RN puts your study time to most efficient use. This all-in-one study guide gives you: Winning NCLEX/CAT-RN test-taking tips. How-to's for improving test performance. New, vivid illustrations. Easy-to-follow review of common diseases by subject area Concise coverage of medications by classification. Need-to-know information on nursing methods, nutrition, and other tested topics. Rationales that make sense of it all. Handy brush-up on necessary math. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 991 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill; Pap/Dis edition (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0079120822
• ISBN-13: 978-0079120823
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,948,613 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars the best review book i've used so far, March 12, 2001

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This review is from: NCLEX/CAT-RN Core Review Study Guide (Paperback)

I chose to buy this book because it comes with a medication review handbook which has been very helpful. I own a few review books and I find this one to have the best rationals for the review questions and also to be the easiest to study from. The disk it contains allows you to take up to 250 questions on the practice test while many others will just go up to 100 questions. Because the nclex may go up to 265 questions this provides you with good practice to sit through such a long test.The only reason I did not rate it with five stars is because it contains many spelling errors throughout the book which you have to watch out for.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, October 18, 2002

By A Customer

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I found this book very frustrating to study from. It is filled with spelling mistakes, bad grammer and contradictions. A concise review of material contained in this book is difficult because exam questions are introduced before that particular topic has been covered in the book. The drug calculation tables are confusing, and formulae used are not clarified. I would advise all nursing students and graduates to give this one a wide berth, look for a study guide that has been published as a later edition, since it seems that first editions like this one are edited so poorly. By the way I have rated this book with no stars, it has been of so little use to me in my studies.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Study Guide, May 24, 2007

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This review is from: NCLEX/CAT-RN Core Review Study Guide (Paperback)

These questions are so much of what you need to know for school, they are a helpful tool to learn how to answer critical thinking questions.
It really prepares you.