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Johnson, Alexander and Crumlett, Hillary. Progressive Care Nursing Certification: Preparation, Review, and Practice Exams, Second Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2018.

Progressive Care Nursing Certification: Preparation, Review, and Practice Exams, Second Edition

Authors: Alexander Johnson and Hillary Crumlett

Published:  April 2018 Pages: 640

eISBN: 9780071826778 | ISBN: 9780071826846 9780071826815
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  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • Reviewers
  • Contributors
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Test-Taking Tips
  • 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. Heart Failure: 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 and Intracranial Aneurysms
  • 34. The Vertebrae and Spinal Cord
  • 35. Encephalopathies and Coma
  • 36. Meningitis, 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. Acute and Chronic Hepatic Failure, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, 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 Kidney Injury
  • Renal Practice Exam
  • Part VIII. MULTIORGAN PROBLEMS
  • 46. Sepsis and Multiorgan Syndrome
  • 47. Toxic Emergencies
  • 48. Airway Obstruction
  • 49. Burns
  • Multisystem Organ Dysfunction Practice Exam
  • Part IX. PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS, AND SYNERGY
  • 50. Professional Caring and Ethical Practice
  • Synergy Practice Exam
  • Part X. BEHAVIOR
  • 51. Behavioral and Psychologic Factors in Progressive Care
  • Behavior Practice Exam
  • Index