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CCRN REVIEW

(CCRN.AO1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-497-1
This course includes
Interactive Lessons
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About This Course

The CCRN Review course is designed to provide critical care nurses with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their careers and achieve certification as CCRNs. The CCRN Review course covers a wide range of topics relevant to critical care nursing, including: Cardiovascular System, Pulmonary System, Neurological System, Gastrointestinal System, Renal System, Endocrine System, Hematological System and Multisystem.

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1

Introduction to the CCRN Exam

  • Included in the Course
  • Exam Structure
2

Critical Care Overview

  • Catheter Line Access
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Advanced ECG Interpretation
  • Noninvasive Ventilation (NIV)
  • Mechanical Intubation
  • Sedation and Neuromuscular Blockade
3

Cardiovascular

  • Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)
  • Cardiac Procedures/Surgeries
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Acute Peripheral Vascular Insufficiency (PVI)
  • Carotid Artery Stenosis
  • Cardiomyopathies
  • Heart Failure
  • Cardiogenic Shock
  • Hypertensive Crisis
  • Acute Pulmonary Edema
  • Aneurysms and Dissection
  • Structural Heart Defects
  • Cardiac Pharmacology
4

Respiratory

  • Oxygen and Oxygenation Concepts
  • ABG Interpretation
  • Acute Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
  • Acute Lung Injury (ALI)
  • Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF)
  • Pneumonia
  • Air Leak Syndromes (ALS)
  • Aspiration
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Asthma
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Thoracic Trauma
  • Pulmonary Pharmacology
5

Endocrine

  • Acute Hypoglycemia
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNK)
  • Diabetes Insipidus (DI) and Syndrome of Inappropriate Secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
  • Adrenal Insufficiency and Crisis
  • Hyperthyroidism vs. Hypothyroidism
6

Gastrointestinal

  • Abdominal Physical Assessment Review
  • Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS)
  • Acute Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Bowel Infarction
  • Bowel Obstruction
  • Bowel Perforation
  • Hepatic Failure
  • Acute Pancreatitis (AP)
  • Malnutrition and Malabsorption
  • GI Surgeries
7

Renal

  • Renal Assessment Review
  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)/Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Acute Genitourinary Trauma
  • Acute Incontinence
  • Renal Infections
  • Life-Threatening Electrolyte Imbalances
  • Renal Procedures
8

Integumentary

  • Cellulitis
  • Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF)
  • IV Infiltration
  • Pressure Ulcers/Injuries
  • Wounds
9

Hematology/Immunology

  • Coagulopathies
  • Anemia
  • Blood Products and Transfusions
  • Transfusion Reactions
  • Immune Deficiencies
  • Oncologic Complications
10

Musculoskeletal

  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Fractures
  • Infections
  • Functional Issues
11

Neurology

  • Neurology Assessment
  • Acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
  • Encephalopathy
  • Dementia
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Intracranial Hemorrhage
  • ICP Monitoring and Treatment
  • Brain Herniation
  • Brain Death
  • Stroke
  • Neurological Infectious Disease
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Space-Occupying Lesions
12

Behavioral/Psychosocial

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Agitation/Aggression/Violence
  • Anxiety
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance Dependence or Abuse
13

Multisystem

  • Multisystem Trauma
  • Hypotension/Shock
  • Sepsis Continuum
  • Multi-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS)
  • End-of-Life
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)
  • Pain Management
  • Thermoregulation
  • Targeted Temperature Management
  • Bariatric Complications
  • Comorbidity with Transplant History
  • Life-Threatening Maternal/Fetal Complications
  • Sleep Disruption
  • Toxic Ingestions/Inhalations
  • Acid–Base Imbalances
14

Professional Caring and Ethical Practice

  • Nurse Competencies

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