Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Core Curriculum for Gerontological Nursing helps nurses prepare for the American Nurses Credentialing Centre (ANCC) examination for the gerontologic nurse. Content is based on the format of the certification exam, and this new, revised edition closely matches the new test plan. Each topic includes learning objectives, outline discussion, study questions, answers with rationales and references. A new sample exam is located in the back of the book.
. Contains all the tools necessary for those preparing for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) exam for the gerontologic nurse.
. Presented in a clear and concise format.
. Presents core body of knowledge for gerontological nursing practice.
. Includes expanded coverage of primary care considerations, major health problems, organizational and health policy issues, and professional issues.
. Includes rationales for the answers to the end-of-chapter study questions.
. Sample exam located in the back of the book.
Synopsis
CORE CURRICULUM FOR GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING helps nurses prepare for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) examination for the gerontologic nurse. Content is based on the format of the certification exam, and this new, revised edition closely matches the new test plan. Each topic includes learning objectives, outline discussion, study questions, answers with rationales and references. A new sample exam is located in the back of the book.
Table of Contents
Primary care considerations -- Demographics -- Normal aging changes -- Attitudinal issues, myths, and stereotypes of aging -- Health promotion and disease/disability prevention -- Environment -- Personal and cultural influences -- Nursing practice theories -- Communication process -- Death and dying -- Major health problems -- Assessment of older adults -- Cardiovascular problems -- Respiratory problems -- Gastrointestinal problems -- Urinary and reproductive problems -- Hematological problems -- Musculoskeletal problems -- Metabolic and endocrine problems -- Immunological problems -- Neurological problems -- Sleep issues/disorders -- Psychiatric and psychological problems -- Integumentary problems -- Sensory problems -- Medications -- Pain -- Organizational and health policy issues -- Health care delivery systems -- Federal regulations -- Reimbursement mechanisms -- Professional issues -- Scope and standards of gerontological clinical nursing practice -- Management -- Research -- Elder abuse -- Advocacy -- Rights -- Informed consent -- Limitations on treatment -- Advance directives -- Allocation of resources -- Mental competency issues -- Organ transplant issues -- Code for nurses with interpretive statements (ANA) -- Professional accountability and competency -- Negligence and malpractice -- Risk management -- Ethics and values -- Gerontological nursing trends and issues -- Practice examinations and answsers.