Critical care nursing certification.

Halftitle Page......Page 2
Title Page......Page 4
Copyright Page......Page 7
Dedication......Page 8
Contents......Page 9
Reviewers......Page 11
Contributors......Page 12
Preface......Page 14
Acknowledgments......Page 15
Test-Taking Tips......Page 16
PART I. CARDIOVASCULAR......Page 17
1. Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology......Page 18
2. Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disorders......Page 38
3. The Normal ECG......Page 48
4. The 12-Lead ECG......Page 60
5. Hemodynamic Monitoring......Page 75
6. Acute Coronary Syndrome (Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction)......Page 95
7. Conduction Blocks......Page 108
8. Congestive Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertensive Crisis......Page 117
9. Cardiogenic Shock......Page 127
10. Hemorrhagic (Hypovolemic) Shock......Page 133
11. Interpreting Dysrhythmias......Page 140
12. Cardiomyopathies and Pericarditis......Page 157
13. Treatment of Cardiac, Valvular, and Vascular Insufficiency, and Trauma......Page 162
Cardiovascular Practice Exam......Page 177
PART II. PULMONARY......Page 228
14. Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology......Page 230
15. Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Disorders......Page 256
16. Alternative Methods of Ventilatory Support......Page 267
17. Acute Respiratory Dysfunction......Page 280
18. Acute Pulmonary Embolism and Aspiration......Page 297
19. Thoracic Trauma and Air-Leak Syndromes......Page 304
Pulmonary Practice Exam......Page 318
PART III. ENDOCRINE......Page 350
20. Introduction to the Endocrine System......Page 352
21. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Pituitary Gland......Page 359
22. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands......Page 366
23. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Pancreas......Page 378
24. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Adrenal Glands......Page 386
Endocrine Practice Exam......Page 397
PART IV. IMMUNOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY......Page 415
25. Physiology of the Immunologic and Hematologic Systems......Page 417
26. Diagnosis and Treatment of Immunologic and Hematologic Problems......Page 438
27. Hematologic and Immunologic Failure and Its Effects on Other Organ Systems......Page 448
28. Organ Transplantation......Page 467
29. Life-Threatening Coagulopathies......Page 472
Immunology and Hematology Practice Exam......Page 480
PART V. NEUROLOGY......Page 496
30. Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System......Page 497
31. Intracranial Pressure......Page 525
32. Acute Head Injuries and Craniotomies......Page 533
33. Stroke......Page 544
34. The Vertebrae and Spinal Cord......Page 552
35. Encephalopathies, Coma, and Brain Herniation......Page 573
36. Meningitis, Guillain–Barré, Muscular Dystrophy, and Myasthenia Gravis......Page 583
37. Seizures and Status Epilepticus......Page 592
Neurology Practice Exam......Page 600
PART VI. GASTROENTEROLOGY......Page 632
38. Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System......Page 634
39. Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Esophageal Varices......Page 662
40. Acute and Chronic Hepatic Failure, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, and Acute Pancreatitis......Page 673
41. Intestinal Infarction, Obstruction, Perforation, and Trauma......Page 693
42. Management of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal Disturbance......Page 706
Gastroenterology Practice Exam......Page 711
PART VII. RENAL......Page 730
43. Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System......Page 732
44. Renal Regulation of Electrolytes......Page 752
45. Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Kidney Injury......Page 764
46. Renal Trauma......Page 781
Renal Practice Exam......Page 786
PART VIII. MULTIORGAN PROBLEMS......Page 806
47. Sepsis and Multiorgan Syndrome......Page 808
48. Toxic Emergencies......Page 815
49. Airway Obstruction......Page 823
50. Burns......Page 826
Multisystem Organ Dysfunction Practice Exam......Page 837
PART IX. PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS, AND SYNERGY......Page 849
51. Professional Caring and Ethical Practice......Page 851
Synergy Practice Exam......Page 857
PART X. BEHAVIOR......Page 867
52. Behavioral and Psychologic Factors in Critical Care......Page 868
Behavior Practice Exam......Page 877
Index......Page 884