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

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