Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing - Brossura

Brossura

ISBN 10: 143772633X ISBN 13: 9781437726336

Casa editrice: W B Saunders Co, 2011

Riassunto

The new edition of this powerful review tool helps readers to assess and build their knowledge of the information covered in AWHONN, AACN, & NANN: Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, 3e. The review book is also authored by AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses), AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses), and NANN (National Association of Neonatal Nurses) and is a companion to the Core Curriculum. The Core Review includes 600 multiple-choice study questions to challenge readers' mastery of all the essential knowledge in the field. Written under the authority of the American Association for Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) and reviewed by the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) and the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN), it is an ideal study tool to facilitate preparation for neonatal critical-care nursing certification.

• Endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses; the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses; and the National Association of Neonatal Nurses
• Based on the Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, 3e
• Answers are provided for each question, accompanied by rationales and references, to assist readers in building their knowledge
• Questions mirror the certification exam content, multiple-choice question format, and content distribution, giving readers realistic practice for the exam
• Content on special needs patients
• Heavily illustrated to assist with learning

• New content questions for the following new chapters in the Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, 3e:
• Fluid and Electrolyte Management
• Glucose Management
• Lab and Diagnostic Test Management Interpretation
• Family Centered Care
• Care of the Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant

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Contenuti

Section I: General Assessment and Management

1. Assessment of Fetal Well-Being

2. Adaptation to Extrauterine Life

3. Neonatal Resuscitation

4. Physical Assessment

5. Gestational Age Assessment

6. Thermoregulation

7. Fluids and Electrolytes

8. Nutrition Management

9. Developmental Support

10. Radiographic Evaluation

11. Pharmacology

12. Care of the Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant

13. Care of the Late Preterm Infant

Section II: Pathophysiology

  System-Specific Disorders

14. Cardiovascular Disorders

15. Pulmonary Disorders

16. Gastrointestinal Disorders

17. Metabolic/Endocrine Disorders

18. Hematologic Disorders

19. Neurologic Disorders

20. Renal and Genitourinary Disorders

21. Genetics and Congenital Anomalies

22. Immunologic Disorders and Infections

23. Dermatologic Disorders

24. Auditory and Ophthalmologic Disorders

  Multisystem Considerations

25. Maternal-Fetal Complications

26. Pain Assessment and Management

27. Perinatal Substance Abuse

Section III: Professional Caring and Ethical Practice

28. Family Integration

29. Discharge Planning and Transition to Home Care

30. Patient Safety

31. Research Issues

32. Legal Issues

33. Ethical Issues

34. AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care

Section IV: Answers to Core Review Questions

Product Description

Book by AACN AWHONN NANN

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: W B Saunders Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 143772633X
• ISBN 13: 9781437726336
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 4
• Numero di pagine: 152
• Redattore: Watson Robin L.
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italia