LEADER 05352nam 2200637 450 001 9910464012803321 005 20200520144314.0 035 $a(CKB)2670000000616670 035 $a(EBL)2166664 035 $a(SSID)ssj0001498854 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)12535841 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001498854 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)11506184 035 $a(PQKB)10666892 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC2166664 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL2166664 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr11057281 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL785437 035 $a(OCoLC)909557269 035 $a(EXLCZ)992670000000616670 100 $a20150530h20152015 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aGerontological nurse certification review /$fAlison E. Kris 205 $aSecond edition. 210 1$aNew York, New York :$cSpringer Publishing Company,$d2015. 210 4$dİ2015 215 $a1 online resource (349 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a0-8261-3017-8 311 $a0-8261-3018-6 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index. 327 $aCover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Reference; Preface; Share Gerontological Nurse Certification Review: Second Edition; Chapter 1: Information for Taking the Certification Exam; Certification Exam Format; Detailed Test Content Outline; Total Number of Questions; Total Time; Eligibility to Take the Exam; Scheduling the Test; What to Bring on the Day of the Exam; Time of Arrival; During the Exam; Receiving Test Results; Receiving Certificate and PIN; Hints for Taking the Certification Exam; References; Chapter 2: Question Dissection and Analysis; Preparation Strategies 327 $aReview Content of Frequent Conditions Experienced by Older AdultsStrategies for Analyzing the Questions; Clues to Memorizing Information; Two Different Ideas in One Question; Prioritizing; Conclusions; Chapter 3: The Aging Population; Demographics; Categories of Aging; Ageism and Myths Among Nurses and Other Health Care Staff; Aging Theories; Biological Theories; Family Theory; Motivational Theory; Communication With Older Adults; Teaching-Learning Theories and Principles; Gerontological Nursing Today; References; Chapter 4: Assessment; History and Physical Exam Considerations; Health History 327 $aPhysical AssessmentNormal Aging Changes; Cardiovascular System; Peripheral Vascular System; Respiratory System; Integumentary System; Gastrointestinal System; Urinary System; Sexual/Reproductive System; Sensory System; Neurologic System; Immune System; References; Chapter 5: Health Promotion; Levels of Prevention; Primary Prevention; Secondary Prevention (Screening); Tertiary Prevention (Disease Management); Barriers to Health Promotion Among Older Adults; Alcohol Use; Smoking; Nutrition and Hydration; Health Promotion; Exercise; Sleep; Adult Immunization 327 $aAlternative and Complementary Health CareReferences; Chapter 6: Environments of Care; Safety and Security Issues; Falls; Use of Restraints; Relocation; Transportation; Maintaining Autonomy and Independence; Community-Based Services and Resources; Residential Facilities; Skilled Nursing Facilities; Assisted Living Facilities; Continuing Care Retirement Communities; Homeless Elders; References; Chapter 7: Spirituality and Death and Dying; Principles of Effective End-of-Life Care; Physical Dimension; Psychological Dimension; Social Dimension; Spiritual Dimension; Advance Directives 327 $aHospice and Palliative CareGrieving; Widowhood; References; Chapter 8: Acute and Chronic Physical Illnesses; Cardiac and Peripheral Vascular Problems; Hypertension; Congestive Heart Failure; Angina and MI; Peripheral Vascular Disease; Respiratory Problems; Pneumonia; Influenza; Tuberculosis; Obstructive Airway Disease; Gastrointestinal Problems; Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease; Hematological Problems; Anemia; Genitourinary Problems; Urinary Tract Infections; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Cancer; Prostate Cancer; Breast Cancer; Musculoskeletal Problems 327 $aOsteoarthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease 330 $a"" In this book, the tools and clear presentation of information related to the actual testing process provide the learner with a framework for confidence as he or she prepares for the exam. More important, however, is the elaborate presentation of the certification content and the attention to the important physical and psychosocial elements of the human aging process. "". -Geraldine Bednash , PhD, RN, FAAN. Executive Director. American Association of Colleges of Nursing. This is the only certification review for the gerontology nursing specialty exam that has it all- a comprehensive review s 606 $aGeriatric nursing$vExaminations, questions, etc 606 $aNurse practitioners$vExaminations, questions, etc 608 $aElectronic books. 615 0$aGeriatric nursing 615 0$aNurse practitioners 676 $a618.97/0231 700 $aKris$b Alison E.$0947229 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910464012803321 996 $aGerontological nurse certification review$92140190 997 $aUNINA