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PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division

ISBN-100323027571

ISBN-139780323027571

eBay Product ID (ePID)57081803

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Number of Pages424 Pages

Publication NameCore Review for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2007

SubjectNursing / Reference, Nursing / Pediatric & Neonatal, Nursing / General

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMedical

AuthorAssociation of Faculties of Pediatric Nu, National Association of Pediatric Nurse

FormatPerfect

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Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight27.1 Oz

Item Length10.2 in

Item Width7.2 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2006-940734

Table Of ContentSection 1: Role of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 1. Evolution of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Role 2. Essential Elements of the Advanced Practice Role for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners 3. Clinical Reasoning and Clinical Decision Making Section 2: Health Assessment and Physical Examination 4. Measures of Child Growth and Development 5. Assessment of the Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat 6. Assessment of the Pulmonary System 7. Assessment of the Cardiovascular System 8. Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System 9. Assessment of the Reproductive and Urologic Systems 10. Assessment of the Integumentary System 11. Assessment of the Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems 12. Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System 13. Assessment of the Neurologic System Section 3: Special Topics in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 14. Core Concepts in Genetics 15. Immunizations 16. Nutrition 17. Preconceptional and Prenatal Role 18. Care of the Newborn Before Hospital Discharge 19. Newborns and Infants 20. Preterm Infant Follow-up Care 21. Child Abuse and Neglect 22. Toddlers, Preschoolers, and School-agers 23. Mental Health Promotion and Mental Health Screening for Children and Adolescents 24. Sports Participation: Evaluation and Monitoring 25. Early Adolescents, Late Adolescents, and College-age Young Adults 26. Sexuality and Birth Control Section 4: Diagnosis and Management of Common Illness in Children and Adolescents 27. Common Illness of the Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat 28. Common Illness of the Pulmonary System 29. Common Illness of the Cardiovascular System 30. Common Illness of the Gastrointestinal System 31. Common Illness of the Reproductive and Urologic Systems 32. Common Illness of the Integumentary System 33. Common Illness of the Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems 34. Common Illness of the Musculoskeletal System 35. Common Illness of the Neurologic System Section 5: Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Conditions in Children and Adolescents 36. Asthma 37. Cerebral Palsy 38. Childhood Cancer 39. Cleft Lip and Palate 40. Common Genetic Conditions in Children 41. Common Mental Health Disorders in Children and Adolescents 42. Congenital Heart Disease 43. Cystic Fibrosis 44. Diabetes Types 1 and 2 45. Eating Disorders 46. Epilepsy 47. Hemoglobinopathies 48. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis 49. Learning Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 50. Chronic Renal Failure in Children 51. Spina Bifida and Other Myelodysplasias Section 6: Diagnostic, Medication, and Treatment Guides for Children and Adolescents 52. Readiness for Handling Pediatric Emergencies in the Primary Care Office 53. Diagnostic Tests for Pediatric Clinical Decision Making 54. Pharmacodynamic Considerations Unique to Neonates, Infants, Children, and Adolescents 55. Pain Management for Children 56. Complementary and Alternative Therapy 57. Nonpharmacologic Treatments and Pediatric Procedures Section 7: Using Evidence-Based Practice to Improve Outcomes in Outpatient Settings 58. Evolving Roles for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

SynopsisAuthored and endorsed by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and the Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (AFPNP), this core review accompanies the Core Curriculum for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. It provides practice questions for recent graduates for both pediatric and family nurse practitioner programs to use in their respective certification exams offered by the PNCB and ANCC., Authored and endorsed by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and the Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (AFPNP), the Core Review for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners book accompanies the Core Curriculum for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. This core review provides practice questions for recent graduates for both pediatric and family nurse practitioner programs to use in their respective certification exams offered by the PNCB and ANCC. Review questions include the Role of the PNP, Wellness Issues, Growth and Development, Genetics, Chronic Conditions, Pediatric Emergencies, and Pharmacology., Developed specifically to help nurses test their own knowledge, keep up to date, and prepare to pass primary care pediatric nurse practitioner tests and exams, this new review book strengthens your memory of key pediatric nursing facts and concepts, and it builds your confidence so you can face each exam question with calm assurance. Key features include: Over 1300 multiple-choice practice questions that cover content you'll encounter on tests and certification exams, Questions based on corresponding chapters in the Core Curriculum for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, the comprehensive text authored by NAPNAP and AFPNP, so you can be sure your review covers what you need to know, An answer key that contains rationales, enabling you to assess your mastery of the material and examine any areas of weakness, Extensive bibliographic information at the end of each review chapter for further studying opportunity. Be sure to make the most of your studying time with the accompanying NAPNAP and AFPNP Core Curriculum for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Written by expert pediatric nurse practitioners, this resource defines the parameters of the specialty by outlining the entire scope of the PNP practice. This guide is a must-have for your reference library. Book jacket., Authored and endorsed by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and the Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (AFPNP), the Core Review for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners book accompanies the Core Curriculum for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. This core review provides practice questions for recent graduates for both pediatric and family nurse practitioner programs to use in their respective certification exams offered by the PNCB and ANCC. Review questions include the Role of the PNP, Wellness Issues, Growth and Development, Genetics, Chronic Conditions, Pediatric Emergencies, and Pharmacology. UNIQUE! Authored and endorsed by NAPNAP, the only national association of PNPs UNIQUE! Authored and endorsed by the Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (AFPNP) Multiple-choice practice questions cover all content on both the NCBPNP and ANCC certification exams Questions based on the corresponding chapters in the Core Curriculum Answer key contains rationales for both correct and incorrect responses

LC Classification NumberRJ245.C675 2007