Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (Book with Access Code)

by Watson, Robin L.

• ISBN13: 9781437726336
• ISBN10: 143772633X
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-01
• Publisher: SAUNDERS W B CO

Summary

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

Table of Contents

General Assessment and Management	p. 1
Assessment of Fetal Well-Being	p. 1
Adaptation to Extrauterine Life	p. 2
Neonatal Resuscitation	p. 4
Physical Assessment	p. 5
Gestational Age Assessment	p. 9
Thermoregulation	p. 12
Fluid and Electrolytes	p. 14
Nutrition Management	p. 17
Developmental Support	p. 19
Radiographic Evaluation	p. 21
Pharmacology	p. 23
Care of the Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant	p. 24
Care of the Late Preterm Infant	p. 25
Pathophysiology	p. 26
System-Specific Disorders
Cardiovascular Disorders	p. 26
Pulmonary Disorders	p. 31
Gastrointestinal Disorders	p. 39
Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders	p. 42
Hematologic Disorders	p. 43
Neurologic Disorders	p. 46
Renal and Genitourinary Disorders	p. 48
Genetics and Congenital Anomalies	p. 50
Immunologic Disorders and Infections	p. 51
Dermatologic Disorders	p. 52
Auditory and Ophthalmologic Disorders	p. 53
Multisystem Considerations
Maternal-Fetal Complications	p. 54
Pain Assessment and Management	p. 55
Perinatal Substance Abuse	p. 57
Professional Caring and Ethical Practice	p. 58
Family Integration	p. 58
Discharge Planning and Transition to Home	p. 59
Patient Safety	p. 60
Research	p. 61
Legal Issues	p. 62
AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care	p. 63
Answer Key	p. 66
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