Chapter 1: Respiratory System
- Describe the anatomy of the respiratory system.
- Explain pulmonary function tests.
- Describe the gas exchange processes.
- Provide major classifications of acid-base disturbances.
- Identify various pathological disease states, stating the
etiology, pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and patient
management.
- Provide purposes and indications for chest tube insertion.
Chapter 2: Cardiovascular System
- State the principles of blood flow.
- List sympathetic and parasympathetic effects on the
cardiopulmonary system.
- Classify 5 components of chest pains during the assessment
process.
- Explain various heart sounds, and their importance.
- Prepare nursing care plans for the diagnosis of angina,
myocardial infarction, heart failure pericarditis, and dissecting
aortic aneurysms.
- List 4 components of the central • nervous system.
- Explain the neurological assessment •with the Glasgow Coma
Scale.
- Describe the importance of intracranial pressure monitoring.
- Identify specific neurological The problems a nurse is called
upon to common provide interventions for and state neurological
differences among patients.
- Prepare a nursing care plan for CNA, seizures, hematoma and
meningitis.
Chapter 6: The Renal System
- List 5 major functions of the nephrons components.
- Define glomerular filtration rate and identify factors that may
alter GFR.
- Explain the counter current mechanism and list the six steps
allowing the kidneys to adjust the urine osmolarity.
- Identify 3 defining characteristics of renal failure.
- Prepare a nursing care plan for acute renal failure.
Chapter 7: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Outline the 7-phase response for resuscitation when applying ACLS
in patient management.
- List various drugs used in ACLS.
- Follow the algorithm for ventricular fibrillation and pulse less
VT.
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| Contents
Outline |
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Cardiovascular
system |
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Physiology
of circulation |
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Electrophysiological
properties of the heart |
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Normal
and abnormal cardiac dysrhythmias |
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Pathological
conditions |
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Bedside
hemodynamic monitoring |
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Thrombolytic
agent selection and management |
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Acute
myocardial infarction |
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Respiratory
system |
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Mechanical
ventilation |
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Central
nervous system |
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Endocrine
system |
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Renal
system |
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Shock |
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Analgesics,
sedatives and paralytics |
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Nutritional
support in the critically ill |
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Advanced
cardiac life support |
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| Comments |
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¨ Excellent book - Good review -
Excellent contents and arrangement of material."
S.D., New Orleans, LA
¨ Very informative, keep us up to date
and good references."
T.H., Reseda, CA
"Excellent- employed as ER RN for
15 years. Recently started career as critical care transport RN. Will still
continue studying your book of hemodynamic monitoring, ventilators, etc. that
ER nursing does not apply to. The Renal section is a killer."
M.I., Seaside, CA
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