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Andrew Wagner
MD
Dr. Andrew Wagner, a distinguished graduate of UC Irvine Medical School, has been a Board Certified Family Physician since 1985. With a notable career in medical education and patient care, he has held esteemed positions such as Chief of Education and served on the Ethics Committee. He is recognized as a pioneer in AIDS/HIV patient care in California. In 2012, he became Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, marking a significant shift towards end-of-life care. As a faculty member for the Healer’s Art Course at UCSF, Dr. Wagner focuses on end-of-life and palliative care, sharing his extensive knowledge with medical students. For the past 15 years, he has been a physician facilitator for Schwartz Rounds, promoting discussions about the emotional challenges of patient care. Currently, he provides inpatient palliative care consults at Sutter Health and continues to teach residents. His work is complemented by his training in guided imagery and integrative medicine. In his spare time, Dr. Wagner, a black belt in Aikido, has trained in martial arts for thirty years.
Zachary Wagner
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Zachary Wagner is a nurse practitioner with extensive experience in palliative care. He has held pivotal roles within a palliative care organization, including Nurse Practitioner, Associate Director, and Director. He received his education and training in palliative medicine and primary care from San Francisco State University and Indiana State University, and he holds certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts CHPNA Question Bank
Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.
Patient Care: Activities of Daily Living
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Patient Status and Environment
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Psychosocial/Spiritual Care of the Patient and Family/Caregivers
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Professional Skills
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Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts CHPNA Question Bank
Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.
Patient Care: Activities of Daily Living
- Assist with Hygiene
- Assist with Grooming
- Assist with Ambulation/Mobility
- Assist with Toileting
- Nutrition/Hydration
Patient Status and Environment
- Observe and Report on Patient Condition
- Facilitate Non-Drug Treatment for Symptoms
- Maintain Infection Control
- Provide and Maintain the Best Possible Environment to Support Patient
- Identify Changes in Physical Status
- Identify Changes in Mental Status
- Identify Changes in Functional Status
- Identify Changes in Respiratory Status
Psychosocial/Spiritual Care of the Patient and Family/Caregivers
- Spiritual Care
- Respect Differences and Maintain Neutral Attitude Regarding
- Identify and Assist Patient and Family/Caregiver Needs
- Education
- Patient and Family/Caregiver Support
- Assure Dignity and Honor Patient and Family/Caregiver Choices at the Time of Death
- Assist with Communication Between Patient, Family/Caregivers, and Care Providers
- Provide Support for Changes in Body Image
- Provide Support for Changes in Mental Status
- Observe and Report Threats to Patient and Family/Caregiver Safety
Professional Skills
- Encourage patient and family/caregiver involvement in the plan of care
- Ethics, Roles, and Responsibilities
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