Study Guide to Accompany Advanced Pediatric Assessment, Third Edition - 3rd Edition by Ellen M Chiocca (Paperback)

About the Book

"The purpose of the Study Guide to Accompany Advanced Pediatric Assessment, Third Edition, is to assist the student or novice pediatric healthcare provider in solidifying the specialized knowledge and skills that are required when conducting the pediatric history and physical examination. Each chapter of this study guide aligns with the corresponding textbook chapter and follow a uniform format: a chapter overview, expected learning outcomes for the chapter, essential terminology, and critical thinking exercises?many new to this edition--- in two formats: short answer, and case study. The chapters then continue with certification exam-style multiple choice questions (with answers), new to this edition, and blank sample documentation to show examples of subjective and objective findings that are necessary to record. It is important for all healthcare providers to be sure that children receive the highest quality care possible, as their young bodies and minds are growing and developing. It is my hope that this study guide will help to augment the student's learning, and increase the learner's confidence in providing comprehensive, high quality care to children of all ages"--

Book Synopsis

The only certification study guide to focus on advanced infant and child health assessment

This is the only study guide available focusing specifically on the specialized knowledge and skills required to conduct the pediatric health assessment. Designed to accompany the text Advanced Pediatric Assessment, it reinforces essential content through case studies and multiple choice Q&As that mirror the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam format. The third edition includes new critical thinking exercises, case studies, and certification-style Q&As. It delivers a completely new chapter that covers clinical decision-making, formulating differential diagnoses, and evidence-based practice. It also provides SOAP notes for the well and abnormal exams.

The third edition continues to deliver essential practice items for all aspects of the exam, along with sample documentation and a space where students can practice their own subjective and objective findings. In addition, Anatomic Labeling Exercises reinforce knowledge essential to the APN role. Each chapter is formatted systematically for ease of use and includes chapter overview, learning objectives, essential terminology, case studies, the well child, the ill child/child with problem, multiple choice questions mirroring the exam format, SOAP notes for well and abnormal exams, and answers.

New to the Third Edition:

• Includes new critical thinking exercises, case studies, and certification-style exam questions
• Delivers completely new chapter addressing clinical decision making, formulating differential diagnoses, and evidence-based practice
• Provides SOAP notes for well and abnormal exams

Key Features:

• Reinforces content for Advanced Pediatric Assessment with case studies and multiple choice Q&As that mirror certification exam format
• Provides essential practice items for the exam
• Includes Anatomic Labeling Exercises to reinforce required knowledge
• Delivers essential terminology
• Offers sample documentation and space for students to practice their own documentation