Nurse-Nephrology (CNN) Specialty Review and Study Guide


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Includes: Multiple choice fact, scenario and case-based questions Correct answers and explanations to help you quickly master specialty content All questions have keywords linked to additional online references The mission of StatPearls Publishing is to help you evaluate and improve your knowledge base. We do this by providing high quality, peer-reviewed, educationally sound questions written by leading educators. StatPearls Publishing




Nephrology Nursing Certification Review Guide


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The 2021 edition of the Nephrology Nursing Certification Review Guide, Sixth Edition, is an excellent resource to assist professionals in preparing for the Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN), the Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN), and the Certified Nephrology Nurse - Nurse Practitioner (CNN-NP) exams. The review guide includes comprehensive case studies and more than 275 questions covering multiple areas within the specialty, a practice test answer key with rationale, as well as references and additional readings, and sections on critical thinking related to test taking. Focus areas include Concepts of Kidney Disease (new in this edition), Chronic Kidney Disease, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Transplantation (expanded in this edition), Acute Care, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (expanded in this edition). This resource can be used in conjunction with other primary sources, such as the Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nursing, Seventh Edition, as a study guide for the nephrology nursing certification exams.




CNN Exam Secrets Study Guide


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***Includes Practice Test Questions*** CNN Exam Secrets helps you ace the Certified Nephrology Nurse Exam, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive CNN Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. CNN Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to CNN Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; A comprehensive content review including: Acute Hemodialysis Complications, Causes of Hemolysis, Dialyzer Reactions, Prerenal Failure, Indications for Urgent Dialysis, Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease, Risk Factors for Kidney Disease, Infectious Causes of Renal Failure, Ace Inhibitors, Pathophysiology of Proteinuria, Aluminum Toxicity, Evaluating Bony Metabolism, Phosphate Binders, Management of Hypercalcemia, Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease, Goals of Therapy, Standards and Governing Bodies, Barrier Precautions, Common Blood Borne Pathogens, Psychological Stages of Adjustment, Benchmarks and Outcomes, Basic Chemistry, Water Homeostasis, Creatinine and Renal Disease, Countercurrent Flow, Ultrafiltration, Types of Dialyzers, and much more...




Nephrology Nursing Certification Review Guide


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This fifth edition of the Nephrology Nursing CertificationReview Guide is a popular and valuable resource for nursesas they prepare to sit for the Nephrology Nursing CertificationCommission (NNCC) examinations.This guide can be used for boththe Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) and the Certified DialysisNurse (CDN) exams based on the blueprint from the NephrologyNursing Certification Commission (NNCC). This edition includesa rationale for each answer. When possible, a reference has been provided; if a reference was not available, the answer was basedon expert opinion. A section for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Nephrology focused on pharmacologyand diagnosis is also included.




Handbook of Dialysis


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The revised, updated Fourth Edition of this popular handbook provides practical, accessible information on all aspects of dialysis, with emphasis on day-to-day management of patients. Chapters provide complete coverage of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, special problems in dialysis patients, and problems pertaining to various organ systems. This edition reflects the latest guidelines of the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis adequacy and on nutrition. New chapters cover chronic kidney disease management in predialysis patients, frequent daily or nocturnal hemodialysis, and hemodiafiltration. Chapters on venous and arteriovenous access have been completely revised. Each chapter provides references to relevant Web sites.




Nephrology Secrets


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Nephrology Secrets, 3rd Edition, by Drs. Edgar V. Lerma and Allen R. Nissenson, gives you the nephrology answers you need to succeed on your rotations and boards.. Its unique, highly practical question-and-answer format, list of the "Top 100 Nephrology Secrets," and user-friendly format make it perfect for quick reference. Get the most return for your study time with the proven Secrets® format -- concise, easy to read, and highly effective. Skim the "Top 100 Secrets" and "Key Points" boxes for a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success on the boards and in practice. Enjoy faster, easier review and master the top issues in nephrology with mnemonics, lists, quick-reference tables, and an informal tone that sets this review book apart from the rest. Carry it with you in your lab coat pocket for quick reference or review anytime, anywhere. Handle each clinical situation with confidence with chapters completely updated to reflect the latest information. Find the answers you need faster thanks to a new, more streamlined and problem-based organization. Get the high-yield answers you need to address top nephrology questions




Nurse-NCLEX Specialty Review and Study Guide


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Includes: Multiple choice fact, scenario and case-based questions Correct answers and explanations to help you quickly master specialty content All questions have keywords linked to additional online references The mission of StatPearls Publishing is to help you evaluate and improve your knowledge base. We do this by providing high quality, peer-reviewed, educationally sound questions written by leading educators. StatPearls Publishing




Concise Review for the CNN-NP Certification Exam


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The only CNN-NP review written by a Certified Nephrology Nurse Practitioner. Contains more than 200 practice questions with answers and detailed rationale for each test item. This review also features effective test-taking strategies formatted to the NNCC (Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission) test blue print. The author is certified in three nursing specialty certifications and two national certifications for Nurse Practitioners.




Nurse-Gerontology (NCA) Specialty Review and Study Guide


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Includes: Multiple choice fact, scenario and case-based questions Correct answers and explanations to help you quickly master specialty content All questions have keywords linked to additional online references The mission of StatPearls Publishing is to help you evaluate and improve your knowledge base. We do this by providing high quality, peer-reviewed, educationally sound questions written by leading educators. StatPearls Publishing




Nurse-Corrections (CCN) Specialty Review and Study Guide


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Includes: Multiple choice fact, scenario and case-based questions Correct answers and explanations to help you quickly master specialty content All questions have keywords linked to additional online references The mission of StatPearls Publishing is to help you evaluate and improve your knowledge base. We do this by providing high quality, peer-reviewed, educationally sound questions written by leading educators. StatPearls Publishing