Wound Care Certification Study Guide 3rd Edition

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.

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

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.

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.

The CWS Home Study Preparation Guide is to be used for the purpose of self-assessment by those preparing to take the CWS Board Certification Examination, or otherwise wanting to refresh their medical knowledge and skills. It is intended for educational purposes only to assist you in identifying areas of relative strength and weakness in the content areas that are assessed by the ABWM Board Certification Examinations.

***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...

A must have for any nurse wanting to expand their knowledge in this area of wound care. Wound Care Nursing 3rd edition introduces a person-centred approach to wound care practice across the lifespan. The books is fully illustrated with colour photographs and illustrations throughout, and including extensive case studies to demonstrate the practical applications of the most recent research in this area. New content covering pressure ulcers, incontinence associated dermatitis, venous leg ulcers and palliative wound care. Uniquely it uses a lifespan perspective addressing the care of wounds in all patients from birth to old age. All chapters have been fully updated to reflect the current evidence base. Nursing theory is used throughout instead of a traditional medical approach, making the material more applicable to nursing practice. Links current nursing theory to practice using extensive case studies. High quality full colour photographs and illustrations throughout.