The practice questions in the text and on the BONUS CD-ROM introduce beginning nursing students to a variety of testing formats they will encounter throughout their nursing education and on the NCLEX exam. It contains a complete review of core concepts, and more than 800 questions including alternate format and test-taking hints and rationales for correct and incorrect answers. An easy-to-follow format organizes information into 14 content areas. Its coverage enhances critical thinking, time management, and effective study habits through proven techniques, improving classroom performance and test-taking. Thoroughly updated and revised, the 6th Edition provides more alternate item format questions reflecting the latest NCLEX-RN test plan, more coverage of the latest advances in medical technology, and the most recent guidelines and standards of care for nursing practice, as well as test-taking tips to reduce anxiety and build confidence.

Includes index.

Empowerment -- Critical thinking -- Time management -- Study techniques -- The multiple-choice question -- The nursing process -- Test-taking techniques -- Testing formats other than multiple-choice questions -- Computer applications in education and evaluation -- Analyze your test performance -- Practice questions with answers and rationales -- Comprehensive final book exam.