Thomas S. Ahrens, DNS, RN, CS, FAANResearch ScientistBarnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MODonna Prentice, RN, APRN, BC, CCRNClinical Nurse SpecialistBarnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MORuth M. Kleinpell, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP, FCCMDirector, Center for Clinical Research and ScholarshipRush University Medical CenterProfessorRush University College of NursingNurse Practitioner, Our Lady of the ResurrectionMedical CenterChicago, IL

• PART I. CARDIOVASCULAR1.Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology2.Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disorders3.The Normal ECG4.The 12-Lead ECG5.Hemodynamic Monitoring6.Acute Coronary Syndrome (Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction)7.Conduction Blocks8.Congestive Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertensive Crisis9.Cardiogenic Shock10.Hemorrhagic (Hypovolemic) Shock11.Interpreting Dysrhythmias12.Cardiomyopathies and Pericarditis13.Treatment of Cardiac, Valvular, and Vascular Insufficiency, and TraumaCardiovascular Practice ExamPART II. PULMONARY14. Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology15. Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Disorders16. Alternative Methods of Ventilatory Support17. Acute Respiratory Dysfunction18. Acute Pulmonary Embolism and Aspiration19. Thoracic Trauma and Air Leak SyndromesPulmonary Practice ExamPART III. ENDOCRINE20. Introduction to the Endocrine System21. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Pituitary Gland22. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands23. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Pancreas24. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Adrenal GlandsEndocrine Practice ExamPART IV. IMMUNOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY25. Physiology of the Immunologic and Hematologic Systems26. Diagnosis and Treatment of Immunologic and Hematologic Problems27. Hematologic and Immunologic Failure and Its Effects on Other Organ Systems28. Organ Transplantation 29. Life-Threatening CoagulopathiesImmunology and Hematology Practice ExamPART V. NEUROLOGY30. Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System31. Intracranial Pressure32. Acute Head Injuries and Craniotomies33. Stroke34. The Vertebrae and Spinal Cord35. Encephalopathies, Coma, and Brain Herniation36. Meningitis, Guillain-Barré, Muscular Dystrophy,and Myasthenia Gravis37. Seizures and Status EpilepticusNeurology Practice ExamPART VI. GASTROENTEROLOGY38. Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System39. Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Esophageal Varices40. Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Hepatic Failure, and Acute Pancreatitis41. Intestinal Infarction, Obstruction, Perforation, and Trauma42. Management of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal DisturbanceGastroenterology Practice ExamPART VII. RENAL43. Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System44. Renal Regulation of Electrolytes45. Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Renal Failure46. Renal TraumaRenal Practice ExamPART VIII. MULTIORGAN PROBLEMS47. Sepsis and Multiorgan Syndrome48. Toxic Emergencies49. Airway Obstruction50. BurnsMultisystem Organ Dysfunction Practice ExamPART IX. SYNERGY51. Professionalism and the Synergy ModelSynergy Practice ExamPart X. PSYCHOLOGY52. Behavior and Psychological Factors in Critical CareBehavioral Practice ExamOn CD-ROM:COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM ICOMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM II

Thomas S. Ahrens, DNS, RN, CS, FAANResearch ScientistBarnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MODonna Prentice, RN, APRN, BC, CCRNClinical Nurse SpecialistBarnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MORuth M. Kleinpell, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP, FCCMDirector, Center for Clinical Research and ScholarshipRush University Medical CenterProfessorRush University College of NursingNurse Practitioner, Our Lady of the ResurrectionMedical CenterChicago, IL

• PART I. CARDIOVASCULAR1.Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology2.Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disorders3.The Normal ECG4.The 12-Lead ECG5.Hemodynamic Monitoring6.Acute Coronary Syndrome (Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction)7.Conduction Blocks8.Congestive Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertensive Crisis9.Cardiogenic Shock10.Hemorrhagic (Hypovolemic) Shock11.Interpreting Dysrhythmias12.Cardiomyopathies and Pericarditis13.Treatment of Cardiac, Valvular, and Vascular Insufficiency, and TraumaCardiovascular Practice ExamPART II. PULMONARY14. Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology15. Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Disorders16. Alternative Methods of Ventilatory Support17. Acute Respiratory Dysfunction18. Acute Pulmonary Embolism and Aspiration19. Thoracic Trauma and Air Leak SyndromesPulmonary Practice ExamPART III. ENDOCRINE20. Introduction to the Endocrine System21. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Pituitary Gland22. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands23. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Pancreas24. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Adrenal GlandsEndocrine Practice ExamPART IV. IMMUNOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY25. Physiology of the Immunologic and Hematologic Systems26. Diagnosis and Treatment of Immunologic and Hematologic Problems27. Hematologic and Immunologic Failure and Its Effects on Other Organ Systems28. Organ Transplantation 29. Life-Threatening CoagulopathiesImmunology and Hematology Practice ExamPART V. NEUROLOGY30. Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System31. Intracranial Pressure32. Acute Head Injuries and Craniotomies33. Stroke34. The Vertebrae and Spinal Cord35. Encephalopathies, Coma, and Brain Herniation36. Meningitis, Guillain-Barré, Muscular Dystrophy,and Myasthenia Gravis37. Seizures and Status EpilepticusNeurology Practice ExamPART VI. GASTROENTEROLOGY38. Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System39. Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Esophageal Varices40. Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Hepatic Failure, and Acute Pancreatitis41. Intestinal Infarction, Obstruction, Perforation, and Trauma42. Management of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal DisturbanceGastroenterology Practice ExamPART VII. RENAL43. Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System44. Renal Regulation of Electrolytes45. Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Renal Failure46. Renal TraumaRenal Practice ExamPART VIII. MULTIORGAN PROBLEMS47. Sepsis and Multiorgan Syndrome48. Toxic Emergencies49. Airway Obstruction50. BurnsMultisystem Organ Dysfunction Practice ExamPART IX. SYNERGY51. Professionalism and the Synergy ModelSynergy Practice ExamPart X. PSYCHOLOGY52. Behavior and Psychological Factors in Critical CareBehavioral Practice ExamOn CD-ROM:COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM ICOMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM II

Thomas S. Ahrens, DNS, RN, CS, FAANResearch ScientistBarnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MODonna Prentice, RN, APRN, BC, CCRNClinical Nurse SpecialistBarnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MORuth M. Kleinpell, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP, FCCMDirector, Center for Clinical Research and ScholarshipRush University Medical CenterProfessorRush University College of NursingNurse Practitioner, Our Lady of the ResurrectionMedical CenterChicago, IL

• PART I. CARDIOVASCULAR1.Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology2.Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disorders3.The Normal ECG4.The 12-Lead ECG5.Hemodynamic Monitoring6.Acute Coronary Syndrome (Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction)7.Conduction Blocks8.Congestive Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertensive Crisis9.Cardiogenic Shock10.Hemorrhagic (Hypovolemic) Shock11.Interpreting Dysrhythmias12.Cardiomyopathies and Pericarditis13.Treatment of Cardiac, Valvular, and Vascular Insufficiency, and TraumaCardiovascular Practice ExamPART II. PULMONARY14. Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology15. Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Disorders16. Alternative Methods of Ventilatory Support17. Acute Respiratory Dysfunction18. Acute Pulmonary Embolism and Aspiration19. Thoracic Trauma and Air Leak SyndromesPulmonary Practice ExamPART III. ENDOCRINE20. Introduction to the Endocrine System21. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Pituitary Gland22. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands23. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Pancreas24. Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Adrenal GlandsEndocrine Practice ExamPART IV. IMMUNOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY25. Physiology of the Immunologic and Hematologic Systems26. Diagnosis and Treatment of Immunologic and Hematologic Problems27. Hematologic and Immunologic Failure and Its Effects on Other Organ Systems28. Organ Transplantation 29. Life-Threatening CoagulopathiesImmunology and Hematology Practice ExamPART V. NEUROLOGY30. Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System31. Intracranial Pressure32. Acute Head Injuries and Craniotomies33. Stroke34. The Vertebrae and Spinal Cord35. Encephalopathies, Coma, and Brain Herniation36. Meningitis, Guillain-Barré, Muscular Dystrophy,and Myasthenia Gravis37. Seizures and Status EpilepticusNeurology Practice ExamPART VI. GASTROENTEROLOGY38. Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System39. Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Esophageal Varices40. Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Hepatic Failure, and Acute Pancreatitis41. Intestinal Infarction, Obstruction, Perforation, and Trauma42. Management of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal DisturbanceGastroenterology Practice ExamPART VII. RENAL43. Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System44. Renal Regulation of Electrolytes45. Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Renal Failure46. Renal TraumaRenal Practice ExamPART VIII. MULTIORGAN PROBLEMS47. Sepsis and Multiorgan Syndrome48. Toxic Emergencies49. Airway Obstruction50. BurnsMultisystem Organ Dysfunction Practice ExamPART IX. SYNERGY51. Professionalism and the Synergy ModelSynergy Practice ExamPart X. PSYCHOLOGY52. Behavior and Psychological Factors in Critical CareBehavioral Practice ExamOn CD-ROM:COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM ICOMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM II