Critical Care Nursing Certification: Preparation, Review, and Practice Exams, Sixth Edition

Thomas S. Ahrens, DNS, RN, CS, FAAN Research Scientist Barnes-Jewish Hospital St. Louis, MO Donna Prentice, RN, APRN, BC, CCRN Clinical Nurse Specialist Barnes-Jewish Hospital St. Louis, MO Ruth M. Kleinpell, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP, FCCM Director, Center for Clinical Research and Scholarship Rush University Medical Center Professor Rush University College of Nursing Nurse Practitioner, Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center Chicago, IL

PART I. CARDIOVASCULAR

1.Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology

2.Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disorders

3.The Normal ECG

4.The 12-Lead ECG

5.Hemodynamic Monitoring

6.Acute Coronary Syndrome (Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction)

7.Conduction Blocks

8.Congestive Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertensive Crisis

9.Cardiogenic Shock

10.Hemorrhagic (Hypovolemic) Shock

11.Interpreting Dysrhythmias

12.Cardiomyopathies and Pericarditis

13.Treatment of Cardiac, Valvular, and Vascular Insufficiency, and Trauma


Cardiovascular Practice Exam


PART II. PULMONARY

14. Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

15. Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Disorders

16. Alternative Methods of Ventilatory Support

17. Acute Respiratory Dysfunction

18. Acute Pulmonary Embolism and Aspiration

19. Thoracic Trauma and Air Leak Syndromes


Pulmonary Practice Exam


PART III. ENDOCRINE

20. Introduction to the Endocrine System

21. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Pituitary Gland

22. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

23. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Pancreas

24. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Adrenal Glands


Endocrine Practice Exam


PART IV. IMMUNOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY

25. Physiology of the Immunologic and Hematologic Systems

26. Diagnosis and Treatment of Immunologic and Hematologic Problems

27. Hematologic and Immunologic Failure and Its Effects on Other Organ Systems

28. Organ Transplantation

29. Life-Threatening Coagulopathies


Immunology and Hematology Practice Exam


PART V. NEUROLOGY

30. Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System

31. Intracranial Pressure

32. Acute Head Injuries and Craniotomies

33. Stroke

34. The Vertebrae and Spinal Cord

35. Encephalopathies, Coma, and Brain Herniation

36. Meningitis, Guillain-Barré, Muscular Dystrophy,and Myasthenia Gravis

37. Seizures and Status Epilepticus


Neurology Practice Exam


PART VI. GASTROENTEROLOGY

38. Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System

39. Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Esophageal Varices

40. Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Hepatic Failure, and Acute Pancreatitis

41. Intestinal Infarction, Obstruction, Perforation, and Trauma

42. Management of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal Disturbance


Gastroenterology Practice Exam


PART VII. RENAL

43. Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System

44. Renal Regulation of Electrolytes

45. Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Renal Failure

46. Renal Trauma


Renal Practice Exam


PART VIII. MULTIORGAN PROBLEMS

47. Sepsis and Multiorgan Syndrome

48. Toxic Emergencies

49. Airway Obstruction

50. Burns


Multisystem Organ Dysfunction Practice Exam


PART IX. SYNERGY

51. Professionalism and the Synergy Model


Synergy Practice Exam


Part X. PSYCHOLOGY

52. Behavior and Psychological Factors in Critical Care


Behavioral Practice Exam


On CD-ROM:

COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM I

COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM II