Critical Care Nursing DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition

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.

List of contents

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 CareEnvironment 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 RespiratoryPatient Collaborative Diagnostic Tools Oxygen Delivery Systems Advanced Airway Techniques What Is Mechanical Ventilation Commonly Used Respiratory Medications inCritical 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 onThese 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 thePatient's 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 andCoordination Normal Pupils Assessment of Eye Movements (EOMs) orExtraocular Movements Oculocephalic Reflex or Doll's 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 InjuriesAccording 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 BeAddressed 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 HematologicSystem Assessment Skills Collaborative Diagnostic and Laboratory Tools
Medications Commonly Used in Critical Care ThatAffect 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

About the author

Jim Keogh is on the faculty of Columbia University teaching courses in its technology certification program. He has spent 15 years developing computer systems for major Wall Street firms such as Salomen, Inc. and Bear Stearns and has written several best-selling books for Prentice Hall and IDG.

Product details

• Authors: Jim Keogh, Cynthia Terry, CYNTHIA L. TERRY, Aurora Weaver, Weaver Aurora
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2021
• EAN: 9781260440874
• ISBN: 978-1-260-44087-4
• Dimensions: 188 mm x 231 mm x 41 mm
• Weight: 1037 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; MEDICAL / Nursing / Critical & Intensive Care, Nursing specialties