Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification Review [With CDROM]

By Johns Hopkins University

Book Overview

The AdultNurse Practitioner Certification Reviewis a comprehensive yet concise study tool for the nurse preparing for the ANP certification examination. Organized head-to-toe by body systems and following a consistent outline format that includes etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis (signs & symptoms and diagnostic tests), prevention and treatment, prognosis, and patient education, the book reviews disorders likely to be treated by an adult nurse practitioner. Multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter allow the reader to assess his or her knowledge of the subject, while at the same time providing practice in answering test questions. Correct answers with rationales are provided at the back of the book. In addition to clinical information, chapters cover legal and ethical issues, genetics, health care policy, and test-taking strategies to ensure a complete review of all essential topics.(UNIQUE)Focuses on the topics covered on the ANP certification exam to assist the nurse in preparing effectively for the exam.
Utilizes a head-to-toe body systems approach for ease of locating information.Follows a consistent outline for each disorder that includes a brief description of the disorder, risk factors, etiology/cause, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, patient/family education, and follow-up/referral to facilitate review of essential information for each disorder.
Includes a chapter on care of the aging adult to review the most important content .related to providing care for this growing segment of the population.Includes a chapter on genetics to summarize essential information on this increasingly important topic.
Features chapters on legal and ethical issues and professional issues to assist the nurse in understanding the effects of these issues on practice.Includes a chapter on test-taking strategies with helpful hints to help prepare for the certification exam.
Includes multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter to allow the reader to test him/herself on the chapter material and to provide practice in test taking.Provides answers to test questions with rationales for correct answers in the back of the book to provide feedback to the user and prompt further review of content not yet mastered.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556644299
• ISBN13: 9781556644290
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 800 Pages
• Weight: 3.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"