Certification Review for PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 5th Edition

Prepare for success on the CPAN® and CAPA® certification exams with this Q&A review! Certification Review for PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Fifth Edition is written by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) — the leading organization for perianesthesia nursing education, research, and practice standards. Reflecting the format of the CPAN and CAPA exams, this book provides more than 800 multiple-choice questions including case study and clinical application questions to test your knowledge and critical thinking skills. It also includes answers, rationales, references to current literature, and an online review tool with 175 additional questions for timed test-taking practice. This ASPAN review is the most effective way to prepare for certification exams in perianesthesia and postanesthesia nursing!

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Certification of Perianesthesia Nurses: CPAN and CAPA Certification Programs

Chapter 2: Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Peripheral Vascular, and Hematological Systems

Chapter 3: Neurological and Gastrointestinal Systems

Chapter 4: Renal and Integumentary Systems

Chapter 5: Genitourological, Reproductive, and Musculoskeletal Systems

Chapter 6: Endocrine System, Fluids, and Electrolytes

Chapter 7: Maintenance of Normothermia, Physiological Comfort, Therapeutic Environment

Chapter 8: Anesthesia, Malignant Hyperthermia

Chapter 9: Diversity, Psychosocial Assistance

Chapter 10: Patient/Family Education

Chapter 11: ASPAN Standards, Documentation, Regulatory Guidelines, and Patient Safety Needs

Index