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Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing - E-Book
Robin L. Watson | Beth C. Diehl
(2016)
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Abstract
Get ready for your neonatal intensive care nursing certification exam with the only review developed in collaboration with three leading nursing organizations! From AACN, AWHONN, and NANN, Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, 5th Edition prepares you for your examination with hundreds of high-quality study questions and realistic test simulation. Based on the latest test plans of the AACN’s CCRN®-Neonatal exam and the NCC’s Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC) exam, review questions cover the changes to the Core Curriculum and reflect the latest evidence, essential knowledge, and best practices. New to this edition are three new chapters and 225 completely new review questions. This powerful study tool offers unparalleled preparation for your certification exam!
- Endorsed by the three most authoritative associations in neonatal intensive care nursing: the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN); the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN); and the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN).
- Realistic exam practice is offered through 675 total questions that mirror the certification exam content, the multiple-choice question format, and the distribution of content.
- Answers are provided for each question, accompanied by rationales and references, to enhance your understanding of the material.
- Online flexibility allows you to organize review questions and test format by your preferred examination, either the AACN or NCC.
- Online exam simulation — included free with each new copy of the book — mirrors the test-taking experience with an interactive, timed format.
- Customized study lets you choose whether to work through online questions in Study Mode or Examination Mode.
- Online remediation includes rationales for both correct and incorrect answers, and in-book remediation provides rationales for correct answers.
- A compact, portable size makes the book easier to study anytime, anywhere.
- 225 NEW review questions include 75 in the book and 150 additional online questions on the Evolve companion website.
- Thoroughly UPDATED review content reflects AACN’s latest CCRN®-Neonatal exam and the NCC’s latest Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC) exam, information in Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, 5th Edition, and the newest evidence-based guidelines for neonatal critical care.
- NEW! Three new chapters include Grieving Process, Quality Improvement, and Facilitation of Learning.
- NEW focus on culturally sensitive care is included in an expanded Family Integration and Culturally Sensitive Care chapter.
- UPDATED rationales in the Answer Key are referenced to the most recent literature and evidence-based guidelines.
- Compatibility with IPads, iPhones, and other mobile devices allows online exam practice that is easy and convenient.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | Cover | ||
| Inside Front Cover | ES2 | ||
| Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing | iii | ||
| Copyright | iv | ||
| Dedication | v | ||
| Contributors | vi | ||
| Reviewers | viii | ||
| Foreword | ix | ||
| Preface | xi | ||
| Acknowledgments | xii | ||
| Contents | xiii | ||
| Section I: General Assessment and Management | 1 | ||
| Chapter 1: Assessment of Fetal Well-Being | 1 | ||
| Chapter 2: Adaptation to Extrauterine Life | 2 | ||
| Chapter 3: Neonatal Resuscitation | 4 | ||
| Chapter 4: Physical Assessment | 5 | ||
| Chapter 5: Gestational Age Assessment | 9 | ||
| Chapter 6: Thermoregulation | 12 | ||
| Chapter 7: Fluids and Electrolytes | 15 | ||
| Chapter 8: Nutrition/Feeding | 17 | ||
| Chapter 9: Developmentally Supportive Care | 20 | ||
| Chapter 10: Radiographic Evaluation | 22 | ||
| Chapter 11: Pharmacology | 23 | ||
| Chapter 12: Care of the Extremely Low-Birth-Weight Infant | 24 | ||
| Chapter 13: Care of the Late Preterm Infant | 25 | ||
| Section II: Pathophysiology | 26 | ||
| System-Specific Disorders | 26 | ||
| Chapter 14: Cardiovascular Disorders | 26 | ||
| Chapter 15: Pulmonary Disorders | 31 | ||
| Chapter 16: Gastrointestinal Disorders | 41 | ||
| Chapter 17: Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders | 44 | ||
| Chapter 18: Hematologic Disorders | 46 | ||
| Chapter 19: Neurologic Disorders | 48 | ||
| Chapter 20: Renal and Genitourinary Disorders | 50 | ||
| Chapter 21: Genetics and Congenital Abnormalities | 51 | ||
| Chapter 22: Immunologic Disorders and Infections | 52 | ||
| Chapter 23: Dermatologic Disorders | 54 | ||
| Chapter 24: Auditory and Ophthalmologic Disorders | 56 | ||
| Multisystem Considerations | 57 | ||
| Chapter 25: Multisystem Considerations: Maternal-Fetal Complications | 57 | ||
| Chapter 26: Pain Assessment and Management | 59 | ||
| Chapter 27: Perinatal Substance Abuse | 61 | ||
| Section III: Psychosocial and Behavioral Adjustments | 63 | ||
| Chapter 28: Family Integration and Culturally Sensitive Care | 63 | ||
| Chapter 29: Discharge Planning and Transition to Home | 64 | ||
| Chapter 30: Grieving Process | 65 | ||
| Chapter IV: Professional Practice | 67 | ||
| Chapter 31: Quality Improvement | 67 | ||
| Chapter 32: Patient Safety | 68 | ||
| Chapter 33: Research | 69 | ||
| Chapter 34: Legal Issues | 69 | ||
| Chapter 35: Ethical Issues | 70 | ||
| Chapter 36: Facilitation of Learning | 71 | ||
| Section V: Answer Key | 73 | ||
| Section I:General Assessment and Management | 73 | ||
| Chapter 1: Assessment of fetal well-being | 73 | ||
| Chapter 2: Adaptation to Extrauterine Life | 75 | ||
| Chapter 3: Neonatal Resuscitation | 77 | ||
| Chapter 4: Physical Assessment | 79 | ||
| Chapter 5: Gestational Age Assessment | 85 | ||
| Chapter 6: Thermoregulation | 89 | ||
| Chapter 7: Fluid and Electrolytes | 92 | ||
| Chapter 8: Nutrition/Feeding | 95 | ||
| Chapter 9: Developmentally Supportive Care | 99 | ||
| Chapter 10: Radiographic Evaluation | 103 | ||
| Chapter 11: Pharmacology | 104 | ||
| Chapter 12: Care of the Extremely Low-Birth-Weight Infant | 105 | ||
| Chapter 13: Care of the Late Preterm Infant | 106 | ||
| Section II: Pathophysiology | 107 | ||
| Chapter 14: Cardiovascular Disorders | 107 | ||
| Chapter 15: Pulmonary Disorders | 114 | ||
| Chapter 16: Gastrointestinal Disorders | 130 | ||
| Chapter 17: Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders | 133 | ||
| Chapter 18: Hematologic Disorders | 136 | ||
| Chapter 19: Neurologic Disorders | 139 | ||
| Chapter 20: Renal and Genitourinary Disorders | 142 | ||
| Chapter 21: Genetics and Congenital Abnormalities | 144 | ||
| Chapter 22: Immunologic Disorders and Infections | 145 | ||
| Chapter 23: Dermatologic Disorders | 148 | ||
| Chapter 24: Auditory and Ophthalmologic Disorders | 150 | ||
| Chapter 25: Maternal-Fetal Complications | 150 | ||
| Chapter 26: Pain Assessment and Management | 154 | ||
| Chapter 27: Perinatal Substance Abuse | 156 | ||
| Section III: Psychosocial and Behavioral Adjustments | 158 | ||
| Chapter 28: Family Integration and Culturally Sensitive Care | 158 | ||
| Chapter 29: Discharge Planning and Transition to Home | 160 | ||
| Chapter 30: Grieving Process | 161 | ||
| Section IV: Professional Practice | 161 | ||
| Chapter 31: Quality Improvement | 161 | ||
| Chapter 32: Patient Safety | 163 | ||
| Chapter 33: Research | 164 | ||
| Chapter 34: Legal Issues | 165 | ||
| Chapter 35: Ethical Issues | 166 | ||
| Chapter 36: Facilitation of Learning | 167 |