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Johnson, Alexander P.,

Progressive care nursing certification : preparation, review, and practice exams / Alexander P. Johnson, Hillary S. Crumlett. - Second edition. - xix, 635 pages : illustrations

Preceded by Progressive care nursing certification / Thomas S. Ahrens, Donna Prentice, Ruth M. Kleinpell. c2011.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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

PART I: 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

PART II: 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

PART III: 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

PART IV: 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 and Coma
36. Meningitis, Muscular Dystrophy, and Myasthenia Gravis
37. Seizures and Status Epilepticus

PART V: 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

PART VI: Gastroenterology Practice Exam

PART VII: RENAL
43. Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System
44. Renal Regulation of Electrolytes
45. Diagnosis and Treatment of Renal Failure

PART VII: Renal Practice Exam

PART VIII: MULTIORGAN PROBLEMS
46. Sepsis and Multiorgan Syndrome
47. Toxic Emergencies
48. Airway Obstruction
49. Burns

PART VIII:
Multiorgan Problems Practice Exam

PART IX: SYNERGY
50. Professional Caring and Ethical Practice

PART IX: Synergy Practice Exam

PART X: BEHAVIOR
51. Behavioral and Psychological Factors in Critical Care

PART X: Behavior Practice Exam

ISBN: 9780071826846 (pbk.) 007182684X (pbk.)

LCCN: 2017049793

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Nursing Care
Progressive Patient Care

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Examination Questions

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WY 18.2 / P263A 2018