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HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN (R) Examination, 7th
Edition provides a complete, all-in-one review of the information
that you need to know. Written in an easy-to-read outline format,
this study guide reviews content by concepts and clinical areas.
Along the way, valuable tips from HESI (R) help you apply
principles of clinical decision-making and clinical judgment. With
almost 1,000 practice questions in both study and exam formats, the
companion Evolve website enables you to practice test-taking in the
same electronic format you will experience on nursing school exit
exams and on the NCLEX-PN exam. HESI Hint boxes spotlight important
clinical information and concepts commonly tested on the NCLEX-PN
(R) exam. Chapters organized by clinical area enable you to easily
search for various topics to review. Clinical judgment study
questions with rationales reinforce key concepts and content.
Consistent format and chapter organization make it easy to move
between topics when reviewing. UPDATED! Content incorporates
clinical updates and reflects the latest NCLEX-PN (R) test plan.
UPDATED! Enhanced Evolve companion website with over 100 new
questions for the NGN and almost 900 review questions for the NCLEX
provides you with additional test-taking practice. NEW! Illustrated
NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model with corresponding
Test-Taking Strategies highlight how to apply clinical judgment.
NEW! Questions for the Next-Generation NCLEX (R) (NGN) prepare you
for the biggest change to the NCLEX-PN (R) test plan to date. NEW!
All-new editorial board rejuvenates this classic text with fresh
perspectives and expertise to make a great book even better.
Simulate a realistic delivery room setting during your NRP training
courses with the all-new NRP Equipment Poster, featuring images of
a manometer, oxygen blender, pulse oximeter, and more. Printed on
flexible plastic with holes for hanging on hooks. Size: 22" x 24".
Polymeric materials offer a high level of versatility due to the
range of applications possible within the biomedical and clinical
fields - including wound closure - particularly in comparison to
metals or ceramics. These specialised materials also allow for a
diverse array of therapeutic effects. Although there have been
advances in improving polymeric materials for surgical sutures,
there is little information available regarding improving the
therapeutic value of sutures, and advanced technologies used to
implement this improvement. Advanced Technologies and Polymer
Materials for Surgical Sutures provides thorough coverage on suture
materials with improved mechanical and therapeutic properties that
can improve quality of life; chapter topics include drug-releasing
kinetics of sutures, shape memory polymer sutures and future
trends. This book is a useful resource for academics and
researchers in the materials science and biomedical engineering
fields, as well as professionals in biomaterials and biotextiles
development and clinicians looking to learn more about suture
material properties and suture/body interactions.
Aptamers Engineered Nanocarriers for Cancer Therapy details the
selection technologies, biological characteristics, and clinical
uses of aptamer-based nano agents for cancer therapeutics. The book
helps facilitate speedy solutions for some of the problems
pertaining to the manufacture of nano-aptamers - such as toxicity,
thermal stability, cost efficiency, tumor penetration and blood
stability. Key chapters cover cell-SELEX technology for aptamer
selection, mechanisms of multi-drug resistance of cancer, the
relevance of aptamers as anticancer therapies, as well as the broad
range of aptamer-functionalized nanostructures available. This book
provides exciting insights into this relatively new approach to
cancer therapeutics, and will be of interest to materials
scientists, biomedical engineers, molecular biologists, biochemists
and clinical scientists, with a focus on cancer therapy.
Protein-Based Biopolymers: From Source to Biomedical Applications
provides an overview on the development and application of protein
biopolymers in biomedicine. Protein polymers have garnered
increasing focus in the development of biomedical materials,
devices and therapeutics due to their intrinsic bioactivity,
biocompatibility and biodegradability. This book comprehensively
reviews the latest advances on the synthesis, characterization,
properties and applications of protein-based biopolymers. Each
chapter is dedicated to a single protein class, covering a broad
range of proteins including silk, collagen, keratin, fibrin, and
more. In addition, the book explores the biomedical potential of
these polymers, from tissue engineering, to drug delivery and wound
healing. This book offers a valuable resource for academics and
researchers in the fields of materials science, biomedical
engineering and R&D groups working in pharmaceutical and
biomedical industries.
Advances in Biomedical Polymers and Composites: Materials and
Applications is a comprehensive guide to polymers and polymer
composites for biomedical applications, bringing together detailed
information on their preparation, properties, cutting-edge
technologies, innovative materials and key application areas.
Sections introduce polymers and composites in biomedical
applications and cover characterization techniques, preparation and
properties of composites and gel-based systems. Innovative
technologies and instruments used in the fabrication of polymer
composites for biomedical applications are then presented in
detail, including 3D bioprinting, 4D printing, electrospinning,
stimuli-responsive polymers and quantum dots. This is a valuable
resource for anyone looking to gain a broader understanding of
polymers and composites for biomedical applications. In addition,
it is ideal for readers who want to conduct interdisciplinary
research or explore new avenues for research and development.
Design and Applications of Theranostic Nanomedicines reviews the
composition and design of various nanomedicines for theranostic
applications, helping readers to make informed decisions when
exploring novel treatments for disease. This book introduces
readers to theranostic nanostructures as nanomedicines, beginning
with a balanced look at the associated challenges, costs and
benefits. The next section goes on to detail a range of different
theranostic nanomedicines and their design, from nanodispersions
and nanogels to exosomes and polymeric micelles. A variety of
applications is covered, including in the treatment of pulmonary
diseases, neurological disorders, cancers and more. The book also
takes a look at the toxicological implications of nanotheranostics,
an important aspect of any therapy or treatment. Design and
Applications of Theranostic Nanomedicines provides a snapshot of
the state-of-the-art, and will be of use to materials scientists,
biomedical engineers and pharmaceutical scientists with an interest
in nanotechnology and theranostics.
Engineered Nanostructures for Therapeutics and Biomedical
Applications offers a single reference for a diverse biomedical
readership to learn about the application of nanotechnology in
biomedicine and biomedical engineering, from past developments to
current research and future prospects. This book sets out a broad
selection of biomedical and therapeutic applications for
nanostructures, including bioimaging, nanorobotics, orthopedics,
and tissue engineering, offering a useful, multidisciplinary
approach. Each chapter discusses challenges faced in each
discipline, including limiting factors, biocompatibility, and
toxicity, thus enabling the reader to make informed decisions in
their research. This book is a comprehensive, broad overview of the
role and significance of nanomaterials and their composites that
also includes discussions of key aspects in the field of
biomedicine. It will be of significant interest to academics and
researchers in materials science and engineering, biomedicine and
biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, pharmaceutics,
bioimaging, and nanorobotics.
Polymeric Micelles for Drug Delivery provides a comprehensive
overview on the synthesis, characterization and application of
polymeric micelles in drug delivery applications. The use of
nanomedicines and carriers, such as polymeric micelles, has made it
possible to deliver drugs, genes and therapeutic agents to
localized disease sites to maximize clinical benefit while limiting
unwanted side effects. This book thoroughly reviews the development
and application of polymeric micelles for drug delivery, covering
various polymer types and the synthesis, characterization and
pharmacokinetics of different micelles. Subsequent chapters go on
to look at the range of drug delivery applications of polymeric
micelles - such as mucosal and transdermal - and the assorted
stimuli-responsive micelles available. The book concludes with an
important analysis of the environmental and regulatory aspects
associated with micelle development and clinical translation.
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Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork,
Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test
Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make
Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information,
Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity,
Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully,
Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New
Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace
Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly
Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families;
Comprehensive sections including: Growth and Development, Family
Systems Theory, Nursing Assessment and Intervention in Children,
Psychosocial Dimensions of Care, Psychosocial Adaptation, Spiritual
Beliefs/Rituals, Social Relationships, Parenting, Cultural
Diversity, Common Fears and Coping Strategies, Hospitalization,
Epidemiology, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Juvenile
Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML), Pathophysiology of Leukemia,
Hematologic Changes, Non- Hodgkin Lymphoma, CNS Tumors,
Neuroblastoma, Renal Tumors, Carcinogenesis, Chemotherapy,
Biotherapy & Gene Therapy, Radiation Therapy, Surgery,
Supportive Care Measures, Clinical Trials in Pediatric Oncology,
Informed Consent, Treatment Protocols, Hodgkin Disease (HD),
Retinoblastoma, Symptom Management, and much more...
Evidence-Based Validation of Herbal Medicines: Translational
Research on Botanicals brings together current thinking and
practice in the characterization and validation of natural
products. The book describes different approaches and techniques
for evaluating the quality, safety and efficacy of herbal medicine,
particularly methods to assess their activity and understand
compounds responsible and their probable underlying mechanisms of
action. This book brings together the views, expertise and
experiences of scientific experts in the field of medicinal plant
research, hence it will be useful for researcher who want to know
more about the natural lead with their validation and also useful
to exploit traditional medicines.
Natural Polymers in Wound Healing and Repair: From Basic Concepts
to Emerging Trends presents comprehensive coverage on the
development and application of natural polymers in wound healing
and repair, including fundamental concepts, traditional approaches,
cutting-edge methods and emerging trends. The application of
natural polymers has evolved from their use in the simplest wound
management material, to drug eluting matrices, to cell-laden
constructs, and to 3D bio-printed skin equivalents. This book
reflects the remarkable progress that has been made in recent years
in this innovative field. This is an essential resource for
researchers, scientists, and advanced students across polymer
science, biomaterials, bio-based and sustainable materials,
biomedicine, biomedical engineering, pharmaceuticals, and materials
science and engineering. It will also be valuable to R&D
professionals, scientists, technologists and all those working in a
medical setting who are interested in the latest developments in
advanced materials for wound management, healing and repair.
Nanobioanalytical Approaches to Medical Diagnostics reviews a range
of nanobiomaterials and bioanalytical nano-devices for medical
diagnostics. Nanobiomaterials and nano-devices are used in various
bioanalytical and biochemical systems to provide real-time,
point-of-care diagnostics. The specialized properties of
nanoparticles allow them to be engineered and adapted to produce
the required effect within a bioanalytical or biochemical system -
offering targeted and detailed diagnostic results in a range of
biomedical applications. This book covers both traditional
biochemical and modern, combined nano-approaches to medical
diagnostics. Chapters detail a range of in vitro, in vivo and ex
vivo models for nanobioanalytics, including DNA and peptide-based,
erythrocyte, microfluidic and more. In addition, sections also look
at various different medical diagnostic applications, such as in
cancer detection, infectious disease diagnosis and blood glucose
sensing.
Biomedical Engineering Applications for People with Disabilities
and the Elderly in the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond presents
biomedical engineering applications used to manage people's
disabilities and care for the elderly to improve their quality of
life and extend life expectancy. This edited book covers all
aspects of assistive technologies, including the Internet of Things
(IoT), telemedicine, e-Health, m-Health, smart sensors, robotics,
devices for rehabilitation, and "serious" games. This book will
prove useful for bioengineers, computer science undergraduate and
postgraduate students, researchers, practitioners, biomedical
engineering students, healthcare workers, and medical doctors. This
volume introduces recent advances in biomaterials, sensors,
cellular engineering, biomedical devices, nanotechnology, and
biomechanics applied in caring for the elderly and people with
disabilities. The unique focus of this book is on the needs of this
user base during emergency and disaster situations. The content
includes risk reduction, emergency planning, response, disaster
recovery, and needs assessment. This book offers readers multiple
perspectives on a wide range of topics from a variety of
disciplines. This book answers two key questions: What challenges
will the elderly and people with disabilities face during a
pandemic? How can new (or emerging) advances in biomedical
engineering help with these challenges?
Multi-Chaos, Fractal and Multi-Fractional Artificial Intelligence
of Different Complex Systems addresses different uncertain
processes inherent in the complex systems, attempting to provide
global and robust optimized solutions distinctively through
multifarious methods, technical analyses, modeling, optimization
processes, numerical simulations, case studies as well as
applications including theoretical aspects of complexity.
Foregrounding Multi-chaos, Fractal and Multi-fractional in the era
of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the edited book deals with multi-
chaos, fractal, multifractional, fractional calculus, fractional
operators, quantum, wavelet, entropy-based applications, artificial
intelligence, mathematics-informed and data driven processes aside
from the means of modelling, and simulations for the solution of
multifaceted problems characterized by nonlinearity, non-regularity
and self-similarity, frequently encountered in different complex
systems. The fundamental interacting components underlying
complexity, complexity thinking, processes and theory along with
computational processes and technologies, with machine learning as
the core component of AI demonstrate the enabling of complex data
to augment some critical human skills. Appealing to an
interdisciplinary network of scientists and researchers to
disseminate the theory and application in medicine, neurology,
mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, information theory,
engineering, computer science, social sciences and other
far-reaching domains, the overarching aim is to empower
out-of-the-box thinking through multifarious methods, directed
towards paradoxical situations, uncertain processes, chaotic,
transient and nonlinear dynamics of complex systems.
Advances in Cardiovascular Technology: New Devices and Concepts is
a comprehensive reference for cardiovascular devices of all types.
For engineers, this book provides a basic understanding of
underlying pathologies and their prevalence/incidence. It also
covers what devices are available, how they are clinically used,
and their impact on pathophysiology. In addition, the book presents
the constraints imposed on device design and manufacture by the
environment in which it is used (e.g., exposure to tissues within
the body, blood in particular) and the primary requirements for
each specific type of device, including its durability and
resistance to fatigue. For clinicians, this book contains
information on primary engineering challenges, the types of devices
available, their advantages and disadvantages, and the (current and
emerging) tools and materials available to device designers.
Immunomodulatory Effects of Nanomaterials: Assessment and Analysis
provides an overview of the modulatory impact of nanomaterials on
the immune system, as well as evaluative and analytical methods for
assessing effects. Sections cover a range of common nanomaterials
for biomedical use and how different properties can elicit varied
responses from the immune system. The immunomodulatory effects of
these materials are then discussed, with coverage on adverse and/or
toxic effects on the immune system, as well as desired modulatory
effects to improve efficacy of applied therapeutics. Readers will
also learn about the best evaluation methods for immunomodulatory
effects of nanomaterials and associated risks. This book is a
useful reference for academics and researchers with an interest in
immunology, but it is also idea for those working in the fields of
materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science,
immunology and toxicology.
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