Nurses Test Yourself In Pathophysiology

This book is in the new Nurses! Test Yourself series and will offer a revision and study aid for student nurses undertaking their Year 1 2 & 3 pathophysiology / altered physiology / acute and critical illness module and related exam assessments.

"This book provides extensive coverage of each of the human body systems. It relates pathophysiology to the clinical environment, relevant investigations and treatments for disease. A useful text for both newly qualified and student nurses." Amy Hutchinson, Student Nurse, University of Ulster, UK "From a nursing student perspective this book is excellent... It is laid out very well allowing the reader to learn individual body systems in manageable chunks. The chapters are well introduced and include pointers to useful learning resources and background reading... and the answers are concise yet contain enough detail to ensure readability and retention of detail. Every nursing student should have this book." Conor Hamilton, Student, Queen's University Belfast "As a student nurse I am always looking for ways to enhance my learning and this book provides an excellent resource for this purpose. Working on the wards and desperately trying to recall all the physiology knowledge you are taught at university is not always easy… Nurses! Test yourself in Pathophysiology has been invaluable to my being able to remember the information. These bite-size chapters will be extremely useful if you need to revise pathophysiology for an exam, or when preparing for a particular placement. This book will make an excellent investment for a student at any stage in their course." Sarah Galloway, Student Nurse, University of Wolverhampton, UK "This book contains a substantial bank of questions which will prove very useful to any enthusiastic student wishing to actively learn and revise pathophysiology. The simple structure and expanded answers provide effective feedback, adding value and support for learning. The book will be a useful partner to support many of the pathophysiology textbooks currently available. It should be included on recommended reading lists for students. It will also find a useful place in support of teaching and professional development." Jim Jolly, Head of Academic Unit for Long Term Conditions, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, UK "This book will be a helpful tool for all student nurses (regardless of branch), newly qualified nurses and nurses returning to practice. The language used in the book is easy to understand and I found the layout to be very user friendly and ideal for revising. I would recommend this book to all my colleagues." Colette Seddon, Student Nurse, University of Bedfordshire, UK Looking for a quick and effective way to revise and test your knowledge? This handy book is the essential self-test resource to help nurses revise and prepare for their pathophysiology exams. The book covers a broad range of conditions common to nursing practice including pneumonia, diabetes, asthma, eczema and more. The book includes over 300 questions and 70 glossary terms in total, and each chapter has: - Multiple choice questions - True or false questions - Labelling exercises - Fill in the blank questions The book includes chapters on: - Integumentary system - Musculoskeletal system - Nervous system - Endocrine system - Cardiovascular system - Respiratory system - Digestive system - Urinary system - Reproductive system Written by lecturers at one of the UK's top nursing schools, this test book is sure to help you improve your results – and tackle your exams with confidence!

This book is in the new Nurses! Test Yourself series and will offer a revision and study aid for student nurses undertaking their Year 1 2 & 3 pathophysiology / altered physiology / acute and critical illness module and related exam assessments.

This book is the essential self-test resource for nursing students preparing for their first anatomy & physiology exam. It includes nearly 500 questions on A&P, all with fully explained answers and explanations. There are 45 anatomy illustrations included and 180 glossary terms. Each chapter tests on a different body system, from cardiovascular to renal with everything in between, and each chapter includes MCQs, True or False, Fill in the blanks and labeling exercise questions.

"This well presented and pragmatic book ... is an effective tool to assist with revision of clinical skills. It allows students to test their knowledge in a variety of standalone topics, such as risk assessment and medication management. I believe nursing students will find it a very valuable resource." Linzi McIlroy, Senior Professional Development Officer, Royal College of Nursing, Northern Ireland, UK Looking for a quick and effective way to revise and test your knowledge? Part of the Nurses! Test Yourself series, this handy reference book is the essential self-test resource for nurses studying clinical skills and preparing for exams. The book contains more than 300 test questions and 50 glossary terms including: Labelling test questions True or false questions Multiple choice questions Fill in the blank questions Skills covered include: Infection control Respiratory skills Cardiovascular skills Neuro assessment skills Early warning scores (observations) Drug administration Fluid and nutritional skills Elimination skills Diabetes mellitus skills Risk assessment Full answers and explanations are given within each chapter so the book can be used both for self-testing and for moreconstructive revision including preparation for OSCEs.

"This book will be of great benefit to student nurses. Following the clear, step by step guides and worked examples will enable you to quickly develop the confidence to master more complex processes. It will also be an invaluable resource for mentors supporting students." Dorothy Adam, Lecturer, The Robert Gordon University, UK "This book is a fundamental companion for all nurses wanting to become more proficient at medication calculations. The book is designed to find areas for improvements through a series of tests that start with a basic calculation review. Working through the book will help you to build confidence in the clinical environment." James Pearson-Jenkins, Senior Lecturer of Adult Acute Nursing, University of Wolverhampton, UK "This book is a useful tool for all nurses. I would recommend it for nursing staff undertaking intravenous or other medication management courses/ modules. It would also benefit nurses who have to undertake calculations tests as part of their new post or ongoing development." Amy Hutchinson, Student Nurse, University of Ulster, UK "Through simple examples, exercises and gradual progression, this book will help to remove the anxiety often associated with the arithmetic involved in drug calculations commonly encountered in clinical practice. The book will be of use to pre-registration and registered nurses alike. It provides an opportunity for both self assessment and practice, as such it will be a useful tool for improving confidence, competence and patient safety in a critical skill." Jim Jolly, Head of Academic Unit for Long Term Conditions, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, UK Looking for a quick and effective way to revise key points and test your knowledge? Calculation exams can intimidate many nurses. This handy book is designed to help you conquer your fears and strengthen your calculation skills. With more than 500 test questions in total, the book includes: 4 diagnostic tests so you can assess strengths and weaknesses 11 chapters on basic calculation skills 4 chapters on applied clinical calculations including injections, intravenous and paediatric drugs Quick reference tables of common units, formulae and times tables There are also chapters on the most common drug administrations used in nursing including: intravenous infusions, oral medication, injections, parenteral nutrition and paediatric drugs and the book shows you how to use calculations in clinical settings. Written by lecturers at one of the UK's top nursing schools, this test book is sure to help you improve your results - and tackle calculations with confidence!

"This charming little book offers students and professionals alike a chance to review their knowledge of pathophysiology in a simple and easy to use manner … It summarises all key areas and offers the reader a quick questions and answers book which is unique in the paramedic literature world. A fantastic book." Ruth Lambert, Qualified Paramedic, UK Paramedics! Test yourself in Pathophysiology is the essential self-test resource to help paramedics revise and excel in their pathophysiology modules and exams.With over 250 questions, 60 glossary terms, fully explained answers and explanations, this book covers the most common presentations seen in the paramedic practice, accessible through: Multiple choice questions True or false questions Fill in the blank questions Labelling exercises An extensive glossary explains all the key terms and disease names Each main body system has its own chapter, so you can get in depth practice for your exams. Body systems covered include: Integumentary system Nervous system and special senses Cardiovascular system Digestive system Inflammation, infection and immunity Musculoskeletal system Endocrine system Respiratory system Urinary system Reproductive systems

This book is a quick and easy reference book primarily for students of nursing science undertaking pharmacology modules. It will assist with the revision of key points through the medium of multiple short questions that are accompanied by a set of thorough and detailed answers.