Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This unique review book is intended to help nurses prepare for the certificate examination for post anesthesia nursing (CPAN) or for anesthesia ambulatory nursing (CAPA). Cross-referenced to ASPAN's Core Curriculum for Post Anesthesia Nursing Practice, 3/e this text is the only review book available for post anesthesia and ambulatory surgical nursing certification.
Provides general orientation chapter followed by nine chapters of questions with answers, rationales, and topical references.Includes over 600 test questions, written in the same form as those found on the certification exam.Research, ethics, education, and legal aspects of nursing care are woven throughout the clinical scenarios.Offers patient-focused scenarios that illustrate a critical thinking approach to patients.Incorporates the nursing process as an organizational framework.Focuses only on the clinical situations that emphasize effects of medications, anesthesia, and organ function following surgery.Synopsis
An ideal way to prepare for CPAN and CAPA certification examinations! This unique review book offers more than 600 questions, with answers and rationales.The text incorporates the nursing process as an organizational framework and covers all of the essential information in the field. It also offers patient-focused scenarios that illustrate critical-thinking approaches. This outstanding review is cross-referenced to the < strong=""> ASPAN Core Curriculum, 3rd edition.< trong="">
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 352-358) and index.