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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Review is designed to help you prepare for the ANCC and AACN certification exams. This comprehensive study aid reflects current practices and the latest exam blueprints, and it includes foundational knowledge on the 3Ps (pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment), health promotion and disease prevention, and geriatrics. Key skills and procedures, exam tips, classic presentation case studies, and clinical pearls are featured throughout. 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 575 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 ANCC and AACN exam blueprints
Provides a comprehensive yet concise review of essential knowledge for the exam
Features a section dedicated to foundational knowledge, including the 3Ps
Highlights invaluable clinical pearls and exam tips
Reviews classic presentation examples, essential skills and procedures, and key terms
Includes end-of-chapter Q&A and a full-length practice test with detailed rationales, PLUS 50 online-exclusive bonus questions!
Boosts your confidence with a 100% pass guarantee
Offers on-the-go digital access with ExamPrepConnect
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Contents
PART I. INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1. Introduction to the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Exams
Chapter 2. Test-Taking Tips and Strategies
PART II. FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Chapter 3. Advanced Pathophysiology Review
Chapter 4. Pharmacology Review
Chapter 5. Advanced Health Assessment Review
Chapter 6. Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Factors Influencing Health
Chapter 7. Geriatric Review
PART III. SYSTEMS REVIEW
Chapter 8. Nervous System Review
Chapter 9. Cardiovascular System Review
Chapter 10. Pulmonary System Review
Chapter 11. Gastrointestinal System Review
Chapter 12. Endocrine System Review
Chapter 13. Renal, Genitourinary, and Reproductive System Review
Chapter 14. Hematology, Oncology, and Immunology Review
Chapter 15. Infectious Disease Review
Chapter 16. Musculoskeletal System Review
Chapter 17. Integumentary System Review
Chapter 18. Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Cognitive Health Review
Chapter 19. Multisystem Review
PART IV. PROFESSIONAL ROLE
Chapter 20. Scope and Standards of Professional Practice
Chapter 21. Healthcare Policy and Systems Review
Chapter 22. Quality Improvement
Chapter 23. Evidence-Based Practice and Research Review
PART V. PRACTICE TEST
Chapter 24. Practice Test
Chapter 25. Practice Test: Answers
