Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Study Question Book / Edition 3

by JoAnne Silbert-Flagg, Elizabeth D. Sloand

Overview

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Study Question Book, Third Edition is the ideal review guide for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Family Nurse Practitioners preparing to take certification exams and as a reference in the practice setting. The content of the Study Question Book is divided into systems with an in-depth coverage of growth and development and health promotion and maintenance. Following each chapter are test questions, including answers and bibliographic reference. Focused on enhancing your test-taking skills while also integrating the principles of test taking, this study guide provides a comprehensive and total approach to success in the examination process. The Perfect Study Guide for the ANCC Exam!Intended to work either as a stand alone or in conjunction with the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763776268
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	05/20/2010
Edition description:	3E
Pages:	94
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

JoAnne Silbert-Flagg, DNP, CPNP, IBCLC, Assistant Professor, Director of MSN Programs, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland

Elizabeth Sloand, PhD, CRNP, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing'

Table of Contents

Preface v

Authors' Note vi

Contributors vii

Chapter 1 Growth and Development M. Elizabeth M. Younger 1

Answers and Rationale 3

References 5

Chapter 2 Health Promotion and Maintenance JoAnne Silbert-Flagg 7

Answers and Rationale 9

References 11

Chapter 3 Ear, Eye, Nose, and Throat Disorders Elizabeth Sloand JoAnne Silbert-Flagg 13

Answers and Rationale 16

References 17

Chapter 4 Cardiovascular Disorders Pegg Dorr 19

Answers and Rationale 22

References 25

Chapter 5 Respiratory Disorders Elizabeth Sloand 27

Answers and Rationale 30

References 32

Chapter 6 Dermatological Disorders Jeanne Steman Findlay 35

Answers and Rationale 37

References 39

Chapter 7 Gastrointestinal Disorders Lindsay Wilson 41

Answers and Rationale 44

References 45

Chapter 8 Infectious Diseases Jody K. Roblyer 47

Answers and Rationale 50

References 51

Chapter 9 Musculoskeletal Disorders Rachel Lyons 53

Answers and Rationale 55

References 56

Chapter 10 Neurologic Disorders Maureen C. Maguire 57

Answers and Rationale 59

References 60

Chapter 11 Genitourinary/Gynecologic Disorder/Pregnancy and Birth Marlo A. Eldridge Mary Lou C. Rosenblatt 63

Answers and Rationale 66

References 67

Chapter 12 Hematological Disorders M. Elizabeth M. Younger 69

Answers and Rationale 72

References 73

Chapter 13 Endocrine Disorders Malinda D. Duke 75

Answers and Rationale 77

References 78

Educational Web Sites 80

Chapter 14 Multisystem and Genetic Disorders Rita Marie John 81

Answers and Rationale 83

References 85

Chapter 15 Health Policy and Professional Issues Janet S. Selway 87

Answers and Rationale 88

References 89

Index 91