Geriatric Nurse Practitioner: Certification Review

This text has been developed to assist the advanced practice nurse to successfully prepare for the GNP certification examination. Features over 850 review questions similar to those on the actual exam. Reviews concepts related to growth and development, health promotion, and maintenance. Clinical chapters are developed using a systems approach, with questions divided into three areas: physical examination and diagnostic tests, disorders, and pharmacology. The easy-to-use format allows for quick access to specific questions. Also features sections covering theory and research, issues and trends, and legal and ethical aspects.

Over 850 multiple-choice questions, accompanied by answers and comprehensive rationales for both correct and incorrect answers, provide a real-world test-taking experience.

Questions are organized into chapters representing the clinical and professional topics inherent in the role of the GNP.

Disorders of individual body systems are examined in separate chapters.

Questions in these clinical chapters are grouped into three areasphysical examination and diagnostic tests, disorders, and pharmacologyfor fast and easy reference.

Additional chapters contain practice questions on health promotion and maintenance; theory and research; issues and trends; legal and ethical aspects; evaluation and promotion of client wellness, and emergencies.

An introductory chapter on test taking strategies familiarizes readers with the various types of tests and questions; helps them to improve study habits and critical thinking skills; and decreases test anxiety.