Preface
Chapter 1. About the Examination
Overview
PCCN Certification Requirements
About the Examination
How to Apply
How to Recertify
AACN Contact Information
Chapter 2. Cardiovascular System
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Inflammatory Disease
Aneurysm
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiac Catherization
Cardiogenic Shock
Cardiomyopathy
Dysrhythmias
Heart Failure
Hypertension and Hypertensive Crisis
Post ICU Care
Valvular Heart Disease
Vascular Disease
Chapter 3. Pulmonary System
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Asthma (Severe)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Pleural Space Complications
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Depression
Respiratory Failure
Pneumonia
Thoracic Surgery
Chapter 4. Endocrine System
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Chapter 5. Hematology, Immunology, and Oncology
Anemia
Blood Product Administration
Medication-Induced Coagulopathies
Chapter 6. Neurologic System
Encephalopathy
Seizures
Stroke
Chapter 7. Gastrointestinal System
Bowel Obstruction
Diabetic Gastroparesis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Gastrointestinal Infections
Gastrointestinal Surgeries
Hepatic Disorders
Ileus
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Bowel
Malnutrition
Pancreatitis
Chapter 8. Renal System
Acute Kidney Injury
Chronic Kidney Disease
Electrolyte Imbalances
Chapter 9. Musculoskeletal
Falls
Gait Disturbances
Immobility
Chapter 10. Multisystem
Acute And Chronic Pain
End-of-Life Care
Healthcare–Acquired Infections
Influenza
Multidrug-Resistant Organisms
Palliative Care
Rhabdomyolysis
Sepsis
Shock States
Toxicity
Wounds
Pressure Injury
Surgical Wounds
Traumatic Wounds
Chapter 11. Behavioral/Psychosocial Conditions
Aggressive/Disruptive/Violent Behavior
Altered mental status
Anxiety
Delirium
Dementia
Depression
Substance Abuse
Chapter 12. Professional Caring and Ethical Practice
The Synergy Model
Advocacy and Moral Agency
Caring in Nursing Practice
Diversity and the Nursing Response
Facilitation of Learning
Collaboration
System Thinking
Clinical Inquiry
Appendix A: Common Medications in the PCU
Table A.1 Common Antibiotic and Antifungal Medications
Table A.2 Common Pain and Sedation Medications
Table A.3 Common Intravenous Fluids
Table A.4 Common Steroid Medications
Appendix B: Abbreviations
Index
