Table of Contents

PART I. CARDIOVASCULAR1. 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 TraumaCardiovascular Practice Exam

PART II. PULMONARY14. 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 SyndromesPulmonary Practice Exam

PART III. ENDOCRINE20. 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 GlandsEndocrine Practice Exam

PART IV. IMMUNOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY25. 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 Transplantation29. Life-Threatening CoagulopathiesImmunology and Hematology Practice Exam

PART V. NEUROLOGY30. 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 EpilepticusNeurology Practice Exam

PART VI. GASTROENTEROLOGY38. 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 DisturbanceGastroenterology 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 Failure46. Renal TraumaRenal Practice Exam

PART VIII. MULTIORGAN PROBLEMS47. Sepsis and Multiorgan Syndrome
48. Toxic Emergencies
49. Airway Obstruction
50. BurnsMultisystem Organ Dysfunction Practice Exam

PART IX. SYNERGY 51. Professionalism and Synergy ModelSynergy Practice Exam

PART X. BEHAVIOR52. Behavioral and Psychological Factors in Critical CareBehavior Practice Exam

Comprehensive Practice Exam IComprehensive Practice Exam II

About the Author

Alexander P. Johnson, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC, CCNS, CCRN, (Winfield, IL) is Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital-Cadence Health.

Hillary Crumlett, BSN, MS, RN, (Elgin, IL) is Director of Operations, Inpatient Nursing and Emergency Department, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital.