Reinforce your understanding of medical-surgical nursing — and prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® (NGN) exam! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Stromberg’s _Medical-Surgical Nursing, 5th Edition,_ this study guide provides a variety of exercises to help you master the role of the LPN/LVN. Review questions help you understand terms and apply concepts to patient care settings, and realistic activities provide practice with critical thinking and clinical judgment skills. Now with new NGN-style practice questions and case studies, this practical study tool will boost your readiness for the NCLEX-PN® exam. * VARIETY OF EXERCISES, QUESTIONS, AND ACTIVITIES includes terminology, short answer, priority setting, critical thinking activities, application of the nursing process, and NCLEX-PN review. * _STEPS TOWARD BETTER COMMUNICATION_ SECTIONS offer practice with pronunciation, vocabulary building, proper usage of grammar, and relating to cultural differences. * ADDITIONAL INTERACTIVE EXERCISES AND ACTIVITIES are provided on the Evolve website for the textbook. * NEW! NEXT GENERATION NCLEX®-FORMAT QUESTIONS help you review and practice for the new licensure examination. * NEW! CASE STUDIES in the clinical chapters allow you to practice and develop clinical judgment.