Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing

Edited by

Robin Watson, RN, MN, CCRN, Robin Watson, RN, MN, CCRN Neonatal/Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Torrance, California

The only exam review for the two leading neonatal critical-care nursing certification examinations, Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, 4th Edition prepares you for your exam with realistic questions and test simulation. Based on the blueprints of the AACNs CCRN-Neonatal exam and the NCCs Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC) exam, review questions cover the information in Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, 3rd Edition, and reflect essential knowledge, the latest evidence, and best practices. A total of 600 questions and answers with rationales are provided both online and in the book. Online, you can choose either the AACN or NCC format, and review material either in Study mode or in Examination mode. Developed by the AACN, AWHONN, and NANN, this powerful review tool offers excellent preparation for your certification exam!

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Paperback, 168 Pages

Published: April 2011

Imprint: Saunders

ISBN: 978-1-4377-2633-6

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

Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing

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