This study guide offers details about diseases and disorders that critical care nurses would encounter when caring for acutely ill adult patients. This guide addresses topics you would be tested on when taking the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) PCCN (Adult) certification exam.
Overview
Syllabus
- Ch 1. Acute Coronary & Inflammatory Diseases of the Heart
- Ch 2. Acute & Chronic Heart Diseases & Conditions
- Ch 3. Understanding Dysrhythmias
- Ch 4. Understanding Heart Defects & Failure
- Ch 5. Aneurysms & Cardiovascular Diseases
- Ch 6. Cardiovascular Assessment & Disease Monitoring in Nursing
- Ch 7. Cardiovascular Nursing Actions for Patient Management
- Ch 8. Cardiovascular Surgical Interventions & Emergencies in Nursing
- Ch 9. Cardiovascular Medication Administration in Nursing
- Ch 10. Acute Respiratory Conditions
- Ch 11. Understanding Chronic Respiratory Conditions
- Ch 12. Pleural Space Abnormalities
- Ch 13. Overview of Pulmonary Nursing Actions
- Ch 14. Pulmonary Nursing Actions for Patient Management
- Ch 15. Endocrine Disorders Overview
- Ch 16. Nursing Actions for Endocrine Disorders
- Ch 17. Hematologic, Immunologic & Oncologic Disorders
- Ch 18. Nursing Actions for Hematology, Immunology & Oncology Disorders
- Ch 19. Gastrointestinal Disorder Overview
- Ch 20. Nursing Actions for Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Ch 21. Overview of Renal Disorders
- Ch 22. Nursing Actions for Renal Disorders
- Ch 23. Neurological Disorders Overview
- Ch 24. Nursing Actions for Neurological Disorders
- Ch 25. Overview of Behavioral & Psychosocial Disorders
- Ch 26. Overview of Behavioral & Psychological Nursing Actions
- Ch 27. Multisystem Clinical Judgments
- Ch 28. Understanding Sepsis & Shock
- Ch 29. Professional Care & Ethical Practices in Nursing
- Ch 30. AACN PCCN (Adult) Certification Flashcards
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