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Pediatric Nurse Certification Review is designed to help you prepare for the PNCB® Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) and ANCC Pediatric Nursing (PED-BC™) certification exam. This comprehensive study aid provides key foundational content, including detailed information on growth and development, physical and psychosocial assessment, and health promotion, as well as essential information for the management of clinical problems. Diagnostic details, nursing interventions, special considerations, discharge planning, and patient and family education are highlighted, and illustrations and images are included throughout. Pediatric Skill Review boxes showcase key procedures and interventions, and Pediatric Pearls feature key tips to remember on exam day. Each chapter covers everything you need to know to pass the exam and includes end-of-chapter questions to check your knowledge. The review concludes with a full-length practice test to get you ready for exam day. With 375 practice questions, detailed review content and answer rationales, and access to ExamPrepConnect, this study aid empowers you with the tools and materials to study your way and the confidence to pass the first time, guaranteed! Know that you're ready. Know that you'll pass with Springer Publishing Exam Prep.
Key Features
Reflects the latest PNCB® and ANCC exam blueprints
Provides a comprehensive yet concise review of essential knowledge for the exam
Features Pediatric Pearls and Pediatric Skill Reviews that highlight key information to remember on exam day
Features detailed illustrations and images that cover technique and anatomy/physiology
Includes end-of-chapter Q&A and a full practice test with detailed rationales
Boosts your confidence with a 100% pass guarantee
Offers on-the-go digital access with ExamPrepConnect
ExamPrepConnect—the digital study platform that guides you confidently through your exam prep journey. With this score-boosting study tool, you can:
Review all the high-quality content from the book
Get organized by using the personalized study plan based on your exam date
Study by topic to identify your strengths and weaknesses
Strengthen your knowledge with 375 practice questions and detailed answer rationales
Prepare for exam day with a full 3-hour timed practice test
Connect and chat with fellow pediatric nursing test takers using the discussion board
Play games to make studying fun
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(CPN) is a registered service mark of Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB®). PNCB® does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.
(PED-BC™) is a registered service mark of American Nurses Credentialing Center. ANCC does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.
Contents
PART I—EXAM OVERVIEW
Chapter 1. Pediatric Nursing Certification Exam Overview
PART II—ASSESSMENT AND HEALTH PROMOTION
Chapter 2. Growth and Development of Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Chapter3. Growth and Development of School-Aged Children and Adolescents
PART III—MANAGEMENT
Chapter 4. Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Conditions
Chapter 5. Neurologic Conditions
Chapter 6. Respiratory Conditions
Chapter 7. Cardiovascular Conditions
Chapter 8. Hematologic and Oncologic Conditions
Chapter 9. Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Conditions
Chapter 10. Genitourinary, Renal, and Reproductive Conditions
Chapter 11. Musculoskeletal Conditions
Chapter 12. Endocrine and Metabolic Conditions
Chapter 13. Wounds, Burns, and Dermatologic Conditions
Chapter 14. Infectious Diseases and Immunizations
Chapter 15. Immunology and Allergies
Chapter 16. Behavioral and Psychosocial Conditions
Chapter 17. Special Developmental Needs
Chapter 18. Child Maltreatment and Neglect
Chapter 19. Emergencies, Trauma, and Poisoning
Chapter 20. Palliative and End of Life Care
Chapter 21. Professional Responsibilities and Ethics
PART IV—PRACTICE EXAM
Chapter 22. Practice Exam
Chapter 23. Exam Answers & Rationales
