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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 Womens Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses), and NANN (National Association of Neonatal Nurses) and is a companion to the Core Curriculum. The Core Review includes over 200 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 Womens 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 Womens 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

General Assessment and Management
Assessment of Fetal Well Being (10)
Significance of findings
Alpha-fetoprotein
Biophysical profile
Diagnostic ultrasound
Lung maturation studies Recognize neonatal significance of fetal heart rate patterns
Altered variability
Decelerations
Tachycardia, bradycardia Effects of maternal medications on fetus/neonate
Tocolytics
Analgesia, anesthesia Impact of methods of delivery mode on neonate
Adaptation to Extrauterine Life (11)
Transitional circulation Routine care considerations Recognition of the sick newborn
Neonatal Resuscitation (10)
AHA/AAP guidelines for neonatal resuscitation
Initial evaluation
Indications for ventilation
Indications for intubation
Indications for compressions
Resuscitation of the infant born through meconium stained amniotic fluid
Indication for chest compressions
Use of resuscitation medications: epinephrine, volume expanders, sodium bicarbonate Resuscitation of the neonate with
Diaphragmatic hernia
Hydrops fetalis
Perinatal asphyxia
Upper airway obstruction
Physical Assessment (42)
General appearance Head Eyes, ears, nose and throat Neck Chest Abdomen Genitalia Extremities Spine/back Skin Neuromuscular and reflexes
Gestational Age Assessment (32)
Interpretation of growth curves Physical and neuromuscular characteristics
Preterm
Term
Postterm
SGA
AGA
LGA Associated risks with
Preterm
Postterm
SGA
LGA
Thermoregulation (21)
Mechanisms of heat loss and production Maintaining a neurtralthermal environment Management of thermoregulation problems Equipment
Incubators: servo controlled vs non-servo controlled
Radiant warmers
Fluid and Electrolytes (21)
Normal fluid and electrolyte requirements Monitoring fluid and electrolyte status
Nutrition Management (21)
Nutritional requirements Enteral feeding
Minimal enteral feeding
Gavage feeding
Bottle feeding
Breast feeding Parenteral nutrition
Indications
Composition
Complications Dietary supplements
Breast milk fortifiers
Glucose polymers
Iron
MCT oil
Vitamins
Developmental Support (21)
Neurobehavioral development Stability and stress signals Impact of the NICU environment Intervention strategies
Reducing noise levels
Reducing light levels/diurnal patterns
Altering care patterns
Handling
Positioning
Kangaroo care
Non-nutritive sucking
Provision of sensory experiences
Radiographic Evaluation (11)
Xray views commonly used in newborns Radiographic densities Indwelling lines and tubes Radiographic features of common newborn diseases/defects/conditions
Pharmacology (10)
Priniciples of neonatal pharmacology
Administration methods/issues
Absorption from GI tract, skin, muscle
Serum drug levels (toxic vs therapeutic)
Drug distribution in the body
Drug excretion
Drug incompatibilities Dosage calculations Common drugs Safety issues
Pathophysiology
Pulmonary Disorders (99)
System wide knowledge (assessment and monitoring)
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