Gerontological Nurse Certification Review

by Sheila C. Grossman PhD, FNP-BC, APRN, FAAN, Meredith Wallace Kazer PhD, APRN, A/GNP-BC (Editor)

Overview

The Gerontological Nurse Certification Review is an invaluable reference and certification test review guide for nurses preparing for RN Gerontological certification. Students studying gerontology, teachers preparing gerontology classes, and RNs working with older adults will also find this a practical and useful resource. The text presents information about preparing for the certification exam, a comprehensive compilation of content specific to gerontology, and a test bank of questions specifically developed for the RN.

Why this is the only test review you need:

• Developed to address all aspects of ANCC exam
• Formatted for easy review and understanding of concepts
• Up-to-date and evidence-based
• 500 review questions to adequately prepare future gerontological nurses
• One of a kind--no other gerontological review books are currently available

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826101150
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	07/02/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	296
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Meredith Wallace Kazer, PhD, APRN, A/GNP-BC, is Associate Professor, Fairfield University, School of Nursing.

Sheila Grossman, PhD, FNP-BC, APRN, FAAN

Professor of Nursing and Coordinator of Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Fairfield University School of Nursing
Fairfield, Connecticut

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Preface
Acknowledgement

1. Information for Taking the Certification Exam
Certification Exam Format
Detailed Test Content Outline
Total Number of Questions
Total Time
Obtaining the Application
Eligibility to Take the Exam
Scheduling the Test
What to Bring on Day of Exam
Time of Arrival
During the Exam
Receiving Test Results
Receiving Certificate and Pin
Hints for the Certification Exam

2. Chapter 2Question Dissection and Analysis
Preparing Strategies
Review Content of Frequent Conditions Experienced by Older Adults
Strategies for Analyzing the Questions
Clues to Memorizing Information
Two Different Ideas in One Question
Prioritizing
Conclusion

3. The Aging Population
Demographics
Categories of Aging
Ageism and Myths among Nurses and Other Health Care Staff
Cultural Sensitivity
Theories of Nursing, Aging, Family, and Motivation
Communication with the Older Adult
Teaching-Learning Theories and Principles
Gerontological Nursing History, Roles, Trends and Issues

4. Assessment
History and Physical Exam Considerations
Health History
Physical Assessment
Normal Aging Changes
Cardiovascular System
Peripheral Vascular System
Respiratory System
Intergumentary System
Gastrointestinal System
Urinary System
Sexual/Reproductive System
Sensory System
Neurological System

5. Health Promotion
Levels of Prevention
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Tertiary Prevention (Disease Management)
Barriers to Health Promotion among Older Adults
Alcohol Usage
Smoking
Nutrition and Hydration
Exercise
Sleep
Adult Immunization
Alternative and Complementary Health Care

6. Environments of Care
Safety and Security Issues
Falls
Restraint Usage
Hypo/Hyperthermia
Relocation
Transportation
Territoriality and Personal Space
Community-Based Services&Resources
Residential Facilities
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Assisted Living Facilities
Continuing Care Retirement Facilities
Homeless Elders

7. 
   Spirituality&Death and Dying
Death and Dying
Principles of Effective End-of-Life Care
Physical Dimension
Psychological Dimension
Social Dimension
Spiritual Dimension
Advanced Directives
Hospice/Palliative Care
Grieving
Widowhood

8. Acute&Chronic Physical Illnesses
Cardiac and Peripheral Vascular Problems
Hypertension
Congestive Heart Failure
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Respiratory Problems
Pneumonia
Influenza
Tuberculosis
Obstructive Airway Disease
Gastrointestinal Problems
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Hematological problems
Anemia
Geritourinary Problems
Urinary Tract Infection
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Breast Cancer
Musculoskeletal Problems
Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease
Osteoporosis
Metabolic and Endocrine Problems
Diabetes Mellitus
Immunologic problems
Human Immunodefiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Neurologic problems
Parkinson's Disease
Cerebral Vascular Accident
Integumentary problems
Decubitus Ulcers
Sensory problems
Common Eye Diseases
Common Ear Diseases

9. Cognitive&Pyschological Disorders
Introduction
Depression and Suicide
Dementia
Delirium

10. Medication
Polypharmacy
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Adverse Drug Reactions and Side Effects
Compliance Issues

11. Chapter 11Special Issues
Pain
Sexuality
Elder Neglect and Abuse

12. Organizational and Health Policy Issues
Advocacy for Older Adults
Health Care Delivery Systems
Reimbursement
Older Americans Act
Social Security
Medicare and Medigap
Medicare Managed Care, Prospective Payment Systems, and other Medicare Systems
Medicaid
Long-Term Care Insurance
Veteran's Benefits

13. Scope and Standards of Geriatric Nursing Practice
Leadership and Management
Quality Improvement
Organizational Concepts
Professional Development
Legal and Ethical Issues
Regulatory Guidelines
Ethical Principles/Decision-Making
Research
Methodology
Evidence-Based Practice
Post-Test
Index

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