Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing (8th Edition)

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By: Adrianne Dill Linton, Mary Ann Matteson

Use this practical study guide to review and apply essential medical-surgical nursing concepts! With chapters that correspond directly to the main textbook, this workbook provides a wide range of exercises to help you strengthen knowledge, build confidence, and prepare for both the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® exam and success in clinical practice.

✨ Key Features

• 📝 Chapter-by-chapter organization for easy alignment with the textbook

• 🎯 Variety of exercises: matching, multiple-choice, labeling, diagram reading, fill-in-the-blank, ordering, prioritizing, and case studies

• 🧠 Questions arranged by difficulty: moving from recall to application, analysis, and synthesis

• 👵 Special focus on older adult care, including community-based and long-term care scenarios

• 🌐 Additional review questions available online through the Evolve platform

🆕 What’s New in This Edition

• ✅ Expanded Next-Generation NCLEX®-style questions for exam preparation

• ✅ Case studies in clinical chapters to build clinical judgment skills

• ✅ Updated exercises and review questions reflecting new textbook content and the latest treatment protocols

🎯 Why This Study Guide?

By combining exam-focused practice with real-world application, this guide helps LPN/LVN students master medical-surgical nursing concepts while sharpening the critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills required for effective patient care.