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
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