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Critical Care Nursing DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition

Critical Care Nursing DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition

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A fun, streamlined way to learn the major concepts and theories of critical care nursing – and how to apply them to real-world patient situations

Valuable to professional nurses who wants to transition into critical care nursing or students seeking to excel in their advanced studies, Critical Care Nursing Demystified, Second Edition is the book they need to quickly and easily understand the key concepts and advanced trends of this specialty.

In order to make the learning process as quick and effective as possible, each chapter contains lesson objectives, key terms, NCLEX®-style Q&A, and vignettes of nursing situations you are likely to encounter in the workplace. You will also find a comprehensive final exam and coverage that includes overviews of basic anatomy and physiology of target organ systems, detailed health assessments using the body systems approach, diagnostic studies utilized to confirm an illness, common critical procedures performed, current medications used in the treatment of the critical care patient, and implementation of the nursing process to identify and solve patient concerns.

Simple enough for students but challenging enough for professional nurses considering a switch from their current field to this specialty, Critical Care Nursing Demystified is the book you need to make your transition or entry into the field as smooth and painless as possible.

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McGraw Hill / Medical
60820
9781260440874
9781260440874

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Publication date
2021
Issue number
2
Cover
paperback
Pages count
656
Dimensions (mm)
188 x 231
Weight (g)
1037

  • CHAPTER 1 The Critical Care Nurse

    Introduction

    Education and Experience

    Standards, Organizations, and Certification:

    Promoting Excellence

    Communication and Health Care Team Members:

    Calling the Shots

    Defining the Critical Care Nurse

    Regulatory Issues That Impact the Critical Care

    Environment

    Future Challenges for the Critical Care Nurse

    Review Questions

    Answers

    CHAPTER 2 Care of the Patient With Critical Respiratory Needs

    Anatomy and Physiology

    Assessment Skills for the High-Risk Respiratory

    Patient

    Collaborative Diagnostic Tools

    Oxygen Delivery Systems

    Advanced Airway Techniques

    What Is Mechanical Ventilation

    Commonly Used Respiratory Medications in

    Critical Care for the Patient on MV

    Respiratory Conditions Requiring Critical Care

    Review Questions

    Answers

    CHAPTER 3 Care of the Patient With Critical Cardiac and Vascular Needs

    Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

    Assessment Skills

    Collaborative Diagnostic and Laboratory Tools

    Advanced Procedural Skills

    Cardiovascular Medications Used in Critical Care

    Medical CV Conditions Requiring Critical Care

    Surgical CV Conditions Requiring Critical Care

    Review Questions

    Answers

    CHAPTER 4 Care of the Patient With Critical Cardiac Rhythm Disturbance Needs

    Assessment Skills

    Cardiac Electrophysiology

    How Does Cardiac Monitoring Really Work?

    So What Do These Systems “See”?

    So How Does a Nurse Do Detective Work on

    These Rhythm Strips?

    Types of Basic Rhythms

    Where Do 12-Lead ECGs Enter the Picture?

    Medications That Help With Rhythm Stabilization

    Special Cardiac Devices to Help Maintain the

    Patients Rhythm

    Cardiac Arrest: Your Worst Nightmare

    Review Questions

    Answers

    CHAPTER 5 Care of the Patient With Neurological Needs

    Introduction

    Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System

    Neurological Needs: Assessment

    Assessing Motor Movements—Strength and

    Coordination

    Normal Pupils

    Assessment of Eye Movements (EOMs) or

    Extraocular Movements

    Oculocephalic Reflex or Dolls Eyes Movements

    Oculovestibular Reflex or Cold Caloric Test

    Respiratory Patterns

    Additional Assessments

    Palpation

    Percussion—Deep Tendon Reflexes

    Other Responses
    Auscultation
    Collaborative Diagnostic Tools
    Medications That Help With Symptoms
    Medical Conditions Requiring Complex Care
    Surgical Conditions Requiring Complex
    Neurological Care
    Review Questions
    Answers

    CHAPTER 6 Care of the Traumatized Patient

    Introduction

    Mechanisms of Injury (MOI)

    Classification of Injuries

    Evaluating Reports from the Field

    Trauma Center Levels and Classifications

    Medications Used in Trauma Care

    Fluid Volume Replacement (FVR)

    Care of the Patient With Specific Traumatic Injuries

    According to the ABCs of Trauma Assessment

    Review Questions

    Answers

    CHAPTER 7 Care of the Patient With Endocrine Disorders

    Introduction

    Major Organs of the Endocrine System to Be

    Addressed

    Review Questions

    Answers

    CHAPTER 8 Care of the Patient With Critical Renal Needs

    Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System

    Assessment Skills

    Collaborative Diagnostic and Laboratory Tools

    Medications Commonly Used in Critical Care

    Dialysis

    Acute and Chronic Renal Failure

    Review Questions

    Answers

    CHAPTER 9 Care of the Patient With Critical Hematologic Needs

    Anatomy and Physiology of the Hematologic

    System

    Assessment Skills

    Collaborative Diagnostic and Laboratory Tools
    Medications Commonly Used in Critical Care That

    Affect the Hematologic System

    Blood Products Used for Hematologic Problems

    Medical Conditions That Require Critical Care

    Review Questions

    Answers

    Final Exam Questions

    Correct Answers and Rationales

    Index

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