Written exclusively for a Canadian market, Mosby's Canadian Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, Second Edition provides clear, concise coverage of more than 700 of the most commonly performed tests, with Canadian lab values, SI units, Canadian cultural considerations, and unique Canadian content. Its many features include an easy-to-understand writing style, full-colour illustrations, and a logical organization. Each test entry is presented in a consistent format to provide quick access to information on specimen collection, normal findings, indications, test explanation, procedure and patient care, and test results and clinical significance, as well as any applicable contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, and related tests. The second edition has been updated to reflect the latest procedures, equipment, and techniques, along with 24 of the most current laboratory and diagnostics test. Plus, updated Canadian guidelines are highlighted by a maple leaf icon for easy reference! <ul> <li>UNIQUE! Cultural Considerations boxes highlight important aspects of working with patients from the diverse cultural and racial backgrounds of the Canadian population, such as Indigenous communities.</li> <li>UNIQUE! SI units in the Normal Findings section of appropriate tests offer quick and easy reference (conventional units also included).</li> <li>UNIQUE! Related Tests sections list tests that provide similar information or are used to evaluate the same body system, disease process, or symptom.</li> <li>Addresses Canadian privacy laws and legislation (including PHIPA and PIPEDA), the Canadian Labour Code, and policies for DNA collection, reporting of infections such as Chlamydia, and much more.</li> <li>Follows Canadian standard precautions and procedures such as those set forth by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, as well as Canadian screening protocols such as those set out in the Canadian Cancer Society Screening Guidelines.</li> <li>Necessary consideration given to the differences between provinces/territories (and institutions) in regards to privacy legislation, obtaining consent, agency guidelines, procedure protocols and the availability of tests.</li> <li>Provides information on Canadian test-tube colouring classifications and guidelines for the correct order and process of collecting blood samples in Canada.</li> <li>Up-to-date Canadian statistics are provided for topics such as STDs and C. difficile.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>NEW! Updated Canadian guidelines are highlighted by a maple leaf icon in the text margin for easy identification and reference.</li> <li>NEW! 24 of the most current laboratory and diagnostic tests added to this new edition.</li> <li>NEW! A description of commonly performed laboratory methods, explains methods used to evaluate blood, urine, spinal fluid, and other specimens.</li> <li>UNIQUE! Coverage of the clinical significance of test results explains why a given test result indicates specific diseases.</li> <li>NEW! Updated photographs and illustrations clarify key concepts and reflect the latest procedures, equipment, and techniques.</li> </ul>

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Ensure your mastery of need-to-know Canadian pharmacology nursing principles with Study Guide for Lilley's Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice, 4th Edition. Designed to accompany the Lilley's Pharmacology for Canadian Health Practice 4th Edition textbook, this dynamic study guide helps you better understand, retain, and apply the information and concepts from each chapter of the text. Worksheets for each chapter include multiple-choice questions, critical thinking and application questions, case studies, plus a wealth of other learning activities to fully prepare you for your credentialing exams. <ul> <li>Chapter review and examination preparation is included in each chapter worksheet and contains a number of application-based NCLEX® style practice questions, including at least one alternate-item question per chapter.</li> <li>Focus on prioritization features at least one prioritization exercise in which you must evaluate a clinical scenario and answer the question: "What is the nurse's best action?" These exercises provide practice in identifying the most important, need-to-know nursing actions.</li> <li>Overview of Dosage Calculations section features explanations of key drug calculations concepts, sample drug labels, practice problems, and a practice quiz.</li> <li>UNIQUE! Cartoon-illustrated study tips expands upon the study skills tips that are included on the accompanying Evolve site.</li> <li>Answers for all exercises are provided at the back of the book to facilitate self-study.</li> <li>Chapter-by-chapter worksheets are divided into three main sections: chapter review and examination preparation; critical thinking and application questions; and case studies.</li> <li>Question variety includes fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, labelling and ordering, matching, and short answer.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>NEW! Thoroughly updated content reflects the organization and updated information housed in the fourth edition of Lilley's Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice.</li> </ul>

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Lilley RN PhD, Linda Lane

Snyder Msn Rn-BC, Julie S

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Seneviratne RN BScN MN PhD, Cydnee

Let Canada''s #1 pharmacology text help guide you in mastering the complicated world of nursing pharmacology. Now in its fourth edition, Lilley''s Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice covers all the key pharmacology content needed by today''s Canadian nurses. Known for its vibrant design, abundance of visuals, and wealth of helpful feature boxes, this engaging text brings important pharmacology concepts to life. The text''s popular and unique key drug approach focuses only on the drug information you need to know to safely and effectively administer drugs. 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Prepare for success on the NCLEX-RN® exam with the review book written for Canadian nursing students! Elsevier''s Canadian Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 2nd Edition provides everything you need to prepare for the NCLEX® exam - complete content review and more than 5,000 NCLEX examination-style questions in the book and online. Proving that not all NCLEX exam review books are the same, only this book includes the kinds of questions that consistently test the critical thinking skills needed to pass today''s NCLEX exam. In addition, all answers include detailed rationales and test-taking strategies with tips on how to best approach each question. From Canadian editors Patricia Bradley and Karin Page-Cutrara, and NCLEX review experts Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela Silvestri, this edition integrates Canadian approaches to nursing, making this the only comprehensive review text written from a fully Canadian perspective. It''s THE book of choice for NCLEX preparation! <ul> <li>More than 5,000 practice questions in the text and online offer ample testing practice.</li> <li>UNIQUE! Detailed test-taking strategy and rationale is included for each question, offering clues for analyzing and uncovering the correct answer option.</li> <li>UNIQUE! Priority Nursing Action boxes provide information about the steps you will take in clinical situations requiring clinical judgement and prioritization.</li> <li>UNIQUE! Pyramid Points icons indicate important information, identifying content that typically appears on the NCLEX-RN® examination.</li> <li>UNIQUE! Pyramid Alerts appear in red text and highlight important nursing concepts.</li> <li>UNIQUE! Priority Concepts - two in each chapter - discuss important content and nursing interventions.</li> <li>New graduate''s perspective is offered on how to prepare for the NCLEX-RN, in addition to nonacademic preparation, the CAT format, and test-taking strategies.</li> <li>Mnemonics are included to help you remember important information.</li> <li>75-question comprehensive exam covers all content areas in the book in the same percentages that they are covered on the actual NCLEX-RN test plan.</li> <li>Practice questions on delegation, prioritization, and triage/disaster management emphasize these areas on the NCLEX exam.</li> <li>Companion Evolve website provides 25 new Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style questions plus all alternate item format questions including multiple response, prioritizing (ordered response), fill-in-the-blank, figure/illustration (hot spot), chart/exhibit, video, and audio questions.</li> <li>Question categories on Evolve are organized by cognitive level, client needs area, integrated process, and content area, allowing completely customizable exams or study sessions.</li> <li>UNIQUE! Audio review summaries on Evolve cover pharmacology, acid-base balance, and fluids and electrolytes.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>NEW! Fully revised update from a Canadian perspective reflects Canadian approaches to nursing and health care, including the addition of the latest Canadian statistics, research, legislation, regulations, references, clinical practice guidelines, and more.</li> <li>NEW! Thoroughly updated nursing content incorporates clinical updates and reflects the latest NCLEX-RN® test plan, with content including an introduction to the Next Generation NCLEX®, a test-taking strategy guide, a focus on the Canadian health care system and interprofessional collaboration, care and health risk assessment of diverse Canadian populations, a new section on anemia, and ethical and legal issues with Canadian terms and legal references.</li> <li>NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style sample questions are provided on the Evolve website.</li> <li>NEW Complex Care chapter includes information on shock, critical care, and more.</li> <li>NEW! Health Problem label is included with practice questions to help you focus your study on particular topics.</li> <li>NEW! Reference to a Canadian Elsevier nursing textbook is provided for most questions, suggesting resources for further study and self-remediation.</li> </ul>

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Reinforce your understanding of Sorrentino's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker, 5th Edition! Designed to accompany Sorrentino's bestselling textbook, this workbook helps you review and master all of the text's important concepts, skills, and procedures. Worksheets for the topics in each chapter include multiple-choice questions, true and false questions, matching and labelling exercises, and other activities. Matching the textbook chapter for chapter, this helpful study tool ensures that you are prepared for success in your career as a support worker. <ul> <li>Chapter-by-chapter, tear-out worksheets include a variety of question types to test student comprehension and reinforce their understanding, including:</li> <li>Fill-in-the-blank questions</li> <li>Identification questions</li> <li>Labelling activities</li> <li>Matching questions</li> <li>Multiple-choice questions</li> <li>Multiple-response questions</li> <li>True and False questions</li> </ul> <ul> <li>NEW! Thorough updates reflect content in the new 5th edition of Sorrentino's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker.</li> </ul>

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