Wound Care Certification Study Guide 2nd Edition

Now in its second edition, the Wound Care Certification Study Guide is fully updated with the latest clinical practices and regulatory and reimbursement information. Drs. Shah, Sheffield, and Fife, considered experts in the field of wound care, have collaborated to create the best possible study resource for these important examinations.

As the understanding of the wound management deepens, providers are challenged to keep current. Under the expert editorial leadership of Jayesh Shah, MD, MHA, FUHM, in partnership as co-editor with Catherine Milne, MSN, CWOCN-AP, the third edition of the Wound Care Certification Study Guide has undergone an extensive update. Previous editions already established its utility as the perfect study tool for any wound exam, and this edition continues the tradition. Updated evidence-based information in the areas of wound care, nutrition, lymphedema, pediatrics, vascular, physical therapy modalities, and plastic surgery have been written in an easy study format by the contributing authors well known in their respective fields. New chapters address special populations encountered in both practice and on wound certification exams-bariatric, geriatric, pediatric, and the palliative care patient. As in the previous editions, the Wound Care Certification Study Guide continues to provide self-assessment questions at the conclusion of each chapter to help readers identify areas needing further review.

Written by renowned wound care experts Sharon Baranoski and Elizabeth Ayello, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of experts, this handbook covers all aspects of wound assessment, treatment, and care.

As the understanding of the wound management deepens, providers are challenged to keep current. Under the expert editorial leadership of Jayesh Shah, MD, MHA, FUHM, in partnership as co-editor with Catherine Milne, MSN, CWOCN-AP, the third edition of the Wound Care Certification Study Guide has undergone an extensive update. Previous editions already established its utility as the perfect study tool for any wound exam, and this edition continues the tradition. Updated evidence-based information in the areas of wound care, nutrition, lymphedema, pediatrics, vascular, physical therapy modalities, and plastic surgery have been written in an easy study format by the contributing authors well known in their respective fields. New chapters address special populations encountered in both practice and on wound certification exams–bariatric, geriatric, pediatric, and the palliative care patient. As in the previous editions, the Wound Care Certification Study Guide continues to provide self-assessment questions at the conclusion of each chapter to help readers identify areas needing further review. This comprehensive study guide includes: - Thirty-six informative chapters reviewing core principles of wound management certification exam candidates need to know - A full-length post-course exam complete with answers and explanation - Over 200 color photographs, charts, tables, and diagrams - Evidence-based clinical pathways with best practice recommendations - How to choose the certification exam that best meets your needs - Test-taking strategies for success - Review questions at the end of each chapter

***Includes Practice Test Questions*** Get the test prep help you need to become a certified wound specialist. The Certified Wound Specialist Exam is extremely challenging and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Secrets of the CWS Exam Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass the CWS Exam. Not only does it provide a comprehensive guide to the CWS Exam as a whole, it also provides practice test questions as well as detailed explanations of each answer. Secrets of the CWS Exam Study Guide includes: A detailed overview of the Certified Wound Specialist Exam, An in-depth look at general principles of assessment, A guide to general principles of management, An analysis of pressure ulcers, A breakdown of lower extremity ulcers, An examination of other types of wounds, Comprehensive practice questions with detailed answer explanations. It's filled with the critical information you'll need in order to do well on the test: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the American Academy of Wound Management (AAWM) expects you to have mastered before sitting for the exam. The General Principles of Assessment section covers: Anatomy and physiology of skin structures, Nutrition and malnutrition, Factors affecting the skin, Wound healing, Diagnostic testing. The General Principles of Management section covers: Peri-wound skin protection, Types of dressing, Types of pain, Negative pressure therapy. The Pressure Ulcers section covers: Risk factors, Causes, Support surfaces. The Lower Extremity Ulcers section covers: Assessment of lower extremities, Lower-extremity venous disease (LEVD), Diabetic ulcers, Static compression therapy, Lymphedema. The Other Types of Wounds section covers: Treatment for

This textbook is a companion reference book for the Wound Care Certification Study Guide, 2nd Edition. This book belongs in the library of every practitioner who treats chronic wound care patients. It proves to be a valuable text for medical students and all health-care professionals - doctors, podiatrists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, physical and oocupational therapists - in various settings. It provides thorough understanding of the evidence-based multipdisciplinary approach for caring for patients with different kinds of wounds. This textbook provides the best diagnostic and management information for chronic wound care in conjunction with evidence-based clinical pathways illustrated by case studies and more than 350 pictures in addition to up-to-date information for the challenging chronic wound care problems in an easy-to-understand format. Features: - Chapters are written by more than 50 well-respected leaders in the specialty of wound care. - Balanced evidence-based multidisciplinary approach to chronic wound care - Exclusive key concepts in every chapter for a quick review - Excellent resource for preparation of wound care certification exams with 250 questions and answers - Chapters specifically focused on wound care in different care settings - Chapter on telehealth and wound care addressing the future of chronic wound care - Deep understanding of value-based care in wound care in the United States - Chapter on healthcare payment reform and the wound care practitioner - Separate sections on approach to wound care in various countries globally

***Includes Practice Test Questions*** WCC Exam Secrets helps you ace the Wound Care Certification Examination, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive WCC 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. WCC Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to WCC 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; The Top Keys to Taking the Examination: Test Taking Tips, Things Not to Forget, Warnings to Remember; A simple Pharmacology Overview, A comprehensive Medical review including: Nervous System, Signs and Symptoms, Major Hormones, Respiratory System, Cardiac Review, Breathing Sounds, Maternal Responses, Psychological Processes, Blood and Urine Values, Developmental Milestones, Organ Functions, Burn and Wound Care; A comprehensive Wound Care Definitions Review, A comprehensive Wound Evaluations review including: Arterial Tests, Venous Tests, Arterial Ulcers, Venous Ulcers, Pressure Ulcers, Diabetic Ulcers, Wound Cleansing, Wound Irrigation, Ideal Wound Dressing, Absorbency of Wound Dressings, Debridement Techniques, Key Points to Review, Wound Staging for Pressure Ulcers, and much more...