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

by Alexander Johnson, Hillary Crumlett

Overview

The best review available for the Critical Care Nursing Certification Exam!

Critical Care Nursing Certification: Preparation, Review, and Practice Exams, Seventh Edition is a complete, step-by-step study package that covers everything nurses need to know to pass the examination administered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Following the CCRN blueprint, coverage of each subject is weighted to reflect its level of importance on the actual exam. Presented in concise, easy-to-read chapters, the book includes subject-specific practice exams, allowing readers to identify and focus on their weak areas. In addition, the handy “Editor’s Note” feature explains changes to the exam, highlights what is important, and alerts readers to the number of questions they should expect on a given topic. New to this edition is remediation to answers in the practice exams that include rationales, test-taking tips, and strategies

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071826709
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	09/01/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	720
File size:	212 MB
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About the Author

Alexander P. Johnson, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC, CCNS, CCRN is Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital-Cadence Health, Winfield, Il.
Hillary Crumlett, BSN, MS, ANL is Director of Critical Care and Neurodiagnostics, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Elgin, IL.

Table of Contents

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
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 Synergy Model Synergy Practice Exam PART X. BEHAVIOR 52. Behavioral and Psychological Factors in Critical Care Behavior Practice Exam

Comprehensive Practice Exam I Comprehensive Practice Exam II

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Cynthia Cummings, EdD, RN, CHSE, CNE (University of North Florida Brooks College of Health)
Description: This is a reference and preparation book for the CCRN certification examination administered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). The previous edition was published in 2010.
Purpose: The purpose is to prepare nurses for the CCRN exam and to provide a helpful resource for clinical practice.
Audience: The audience includes anyone contemplating taking the CCRN exam or working in critical care. The authors have excellent credentials and the collaborators are well respected.
Features: The book covers concepts related to the major systems — cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, hematology, neurology, gastroenterology, renal and multiorgan problems — as well as professionalism and ethics. The pictures and graphics are excellent. The book is complete and well written. The questions are thoughtful and cover a wide range of conditions. The graphics and the questions are the best part of the book.
Assessment: This is an excellent choice for anyone interested in taking the CCRN exam or any critical care nurse wanting a reference. The book is thorough and complete, while easy to follow. The questions are nicely done. I like the scenario structure, which seems to be the direction of certification exams. This is great book for any critical care nurse and certainly a wonderful prep for the CCRN exam.

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