PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum: Preprocedure, Phase I and Phase II PACU Nursing / Edition 4

by ASPAN, Lois Schick MN, MBA, RN, CPAN, CAPA, FASPAN, Pamela E Windle DNP, RN, NE-BC, CPAN, CAPA, FAAN, FASPAN

Overview

Written by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN), this all-in-one reference includes all of the vital information you need to succeed on the CAPA and CPAN certification exams and excel in practice. Coverage of both in-hospital and ambulatory care makes PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum, 2nd Edition the perfect text for any care setting. Plus, new chapters on bariatric care and postoperative and postdischarge nausea and vomiting and the newest guidelines in all key clinical areas keep you up to date with the latest advances and concerns in the field.

• Authored by ASPAN — the ultimate authority on scope of practice, competency, and patient care in perianesthesia nursing — for the most reliable content available.
• Combined perianesthesia nursing and ambulatory surgical nursing core curriculum focuses on the full scope of perianesthesia nursing regardless of the setting, making it an ideal resource for in-hospital and ambulatory practice.
• An entire section on life span considerations addresses basic human growth and development changes for each major age group to prepare you to treat patients of any age.
• Competency of Preoperative Assessment and Core Competencies of PACU Nursing provide the thorough coverage you need to prepare for and pass the CAPA and CPAN exams.
• A section on surgical specialties includes detailed information for each specialty area including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, operative procedures, postanesthesia priorities, extended observation, and potential complications including anesthesia and pain management.
• Appendixes on certification and test-taking strategies provide outstanding tools to prepare for success on the perianesthesia certification exams.

• Expert editors Lois Schick and Pamela Windle share their years of experience in the field and as former Presidents of ASPAN to provide current, clinically-applicable perianesthesia patient care information.
• Postoperative and Postdischarge Nausea and Vomiting chapter helps you identify patients more likely to be at risk for nausea and vomiting, take preventive measures, and provide proper care.
• Bariatric Care covers screening, pre-procedure, and post-procedure care of patients undergoing bariatric surgery and prepares you for the special challenges and concerns associated with this patient population.
• Updated 2008-2010 Standards on all perianesthesia topics have been implemented throughout to ensure you have the latest content to study for both the CAPA and CPAN exams and provide the best, most cutting-edge patient care possible.
• Increased coverage of ambulatory care integrated into each surgical care chapter includes vital information on assessing, caring for, and educating patients of outpatient procedures before sending them home.
• The Care and Surgical chapters have been combined to make it easy to find the relevant care information for each surgical procedure by specialty.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323609180
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	03/26/2020
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	984
Sales rank:	1,052,191
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 2.40(d)

About the Author

Perianesthesia Nursing Consultant, Lakewood, CO

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ONE: PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES  1. Evolution of Perianesthesia Care  2. Standards, Legal Issues, and Practice Settings  3. Safety, Quality Improvement, and Regulatory and Accrediting Agencies  4. Research and Evidence-Based Practice SECTION TWO: PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT COMPETENCIES  5. Preoperative Evaluation  6. Preexisting Medical Conditions  7. Transcultural Nursing and Alternative Therapies  8. The Developmentally and Physically Challenged Patient SECTION THREE: LIFE SPAN COMPETENCIES  9. The Pediatric Patient  10. The Adolescent Patient  11. The Adult Patient  12. The Geriatric Patient SECTION FOUR: PERIANESTHESIA COMPETENCIES  13. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance  14. Anesthesia, Moderate Sedation/Analgesia  15. Thermoregulation  16. Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting  17. Pain and Comfort SECTION FIVE: SYSTEM COMPETENCIES  18. Respiratory  19. Cardiovascular  20. Neurological  21. Endocrine  22. Gastrointestinal  23. General Surgery  24. Hematology  25. Renal/Genitourinary  26. Obstetrics and Gynecology  27. Ophthalmology  28. Oral/Maxillofacial/Dental  29. Orthopedics and Podiatry  30. Otorhinolaryngology  31. Peripheral Vascular Disease  32. Plastic and Reconstruction  33. Bariatrics  34. Trauma  35. Interventional Radiology and Special Procedures  36. Perianesthesia Complications SECTION SIX: EDUCATION AND DISCHARGE COMPETENCIES  37. Postoperative/Postprocedure Assessment  38. Discharge Criteria, Education, and Postprocedure Care

APPENDICES Appendix A: Certification of Perianesthesia Nurses: The CPAN® and CAPA® Certification Programs Appendix B: Testing Concepts and Strategies

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From the Publisher

Prepare for the CPAN or CAPA exam with this authoritative guide from ASPAN

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Kathleen M. Woodruff, DNP, RN, ANP-BC(USC School of Social Work)
Description: This review globally encompasses perianesthesia nursing and is a resource for nurses preparing to take one of the professional certification examinations. The second edition is essential since the state of the art of nursing is constantly evolving.
Purpose: The purpose is to present perianesthesia knowledge essential to practice in both hospital-based and freestanding settings. The goal is to positively impact quality patient care by assisting nurses with the essential specialty competencies. The authors have defined clear and valuable objectives which they achieve in this book.
Audience: This is an excellent resource for nurses preparing for one of the professional certification examinations, such as CPAN or CAPA. It is a valuable study guide for nurses new to the perianesthesia setting. Additionally, it could be used to structure an orientation program for nurses entering this specialty. The authors and contributors are experienced in this specialty area.
Features: The book is well organized in an outline format for use as a study tool, although it is not to be used as a comprehensive study guide. Its seven sections focus on addressing the nursing competencies. This resource is intended to help readers identify areas that may need reinforcement or further understanding.
Assessment: This is a wonderful updated resource that will assist nurses in providing the highest quality of care. It has a broad audience, since this type of nursing is now practiced in a variety of settings.

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