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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface --- Acknowledgments --- Evidence-Based Strategies for Success --- Evidence-Based Strategies for Successful Test Performance --- Evidence-Based Approach to History and Physical Exam --- Evidence-Based Assessment and Diagnosis --- Integumentary System --- Head, Neck, and Lymphatics --- Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat --- Cardiovascular System --- Respiratory System --- Nervous System --- Musculoskeletal System --- Gastrointestinal and Renal Systems --- Breasts and Axillae --- Female Reproductive System --- Male Reproductive System --- Mental Health and Substance Use --- Evidence-Based Considerations for Population Health --- Determinants of Health and Wellness --- Pediatric and Adolescent Populations --- Pregnant Populations --- Older Adult Populations --- Practice Tests --- Practice Test I: Assessment and Diagnosis of Patients Across the Life Span --- Practice Test I: Answers and Rationales --- Practice Test II: Assessment and Diagnosis of Pediatric Patients --- Practice Test II: Answers and Rationales --- Index.

Assessment and Diagnosis Review for Advanced Practice Nursing Certification Exams is designed to help nurse practitioner students strengthen their assessment and clinical-reasoning skills in preparation for certification exams, clinical rotations, and clinical practice. This print resource is relevant for the AANPCB and ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner exams, ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner exam, and PNCB Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care exam. It includes both review content and practice Q&A--everything you need to pass the exam. It includes comprehensive coverage of pediatric, pregnant, and older adult populations, as well as social determinants of health and wellness and mental health and substance abuse. The review manual begins with evidence-based strategies for successful exam performance and tips for self-care. Each systems-based chapter includes an overview of anatomy and physiology; physical examination; differentials for episodic, acute, and chronic conditions; and wellness and preventive care considerations. Knowledge and application of key concepts are reinforced with numerous illustrations, tables, red flag boxes, evidence-based practice considerations, and end-of-chapter assessment questions. The review concludes with a 150-question practice test that addresses all patient populations and a 50-question practice for the pediatric population. With a total of 350 practice questions, detailed review content and answer rationales, and a convenient print + digital package, Assessment and Diagnosis Review for Advanced Practice Nursing Certification Exams gives you the tools to study your way and the confidence to pass the first time, guaranteed. The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) are the sole owners of their certification programs. AANPCB, ANCC, and PNCB do not endorse this exam preparation resource, nor do they have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing Company. -- Provided by publisher.