CCRN (Adult Critical Care) Exam Prep

CCRN Prep Course (CCRN)

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Course Outline — 8 Chapters, 80 Lessons
1 Cardiovascular Care 15 lessons
1.1 — Hemodynamics And Perfusion
1.1.1 Cardiac Output And Preload Preview
1.1.2 Afterload, Contractility, And MAP Locked
1.1.3 Pulmonary Artery Catheter Data Locked
1.1.4 Perfusion Trend Prioritization Locked
1.2 — Coronary Syndromes And Pump Failure
1.2.1 Acute Coronary Syndrome Patterns Locked
1.2.2 Post-MI Complications Locked
1.2.3 Heart Failure Hemodynamic Profiles Locked
1.2.4 Mechanical Support Red Flags Locked
1.3 — Rhythm Disturbances And Devices
1.3.1 Telemetry Interpretation Basics Locked
1.3.2 Atrial And Supraventricular Rhythms Locked
1.3.3 Ventricular Rhythms And Blocks Locked
1.3.4 Pacemaker Nursing Priorities Locked
1.4 — Shock And Vasoactive Support
1.4.1 Shock State Profiles Locked
1.4.2 Vasoactive Drip Implications Locked
1.4.3 Shock Reassessment Framework Locked
2 Respiratory Care 12 lessons
2.1 — Gas Exchange Foundations
2.1.1 Oxygenation And Ventilation Physiology Locked
2.1.2 ABG Interpretation Framework Locked
2.1.3 Acid-Base Respiratory Patterns Locked
2.1.4 Oxygen Delivery Reassessment Locked
2.2 — Mechanical Ventilation Essentials
2.2.1 Ventilator Modes And Settings Locked
2.2.2 Ventilator Alarm Priorities Locked
2.2.3 Patient-Ventilator Dyssynchrony Locked
2.2.4 Airway Emergency Escalation Locked
2.3 — Pulmonary Disorders And Failure
2.3.1 ARDS Recognition And Monitoring Locked
2.3.2 COPD And Asthma Exacerbations Locked
2.3.3 Pulmonary Embolism Patterns Locked
2.3.4 Pneumonia And VAP Prevention Locked
3 Neurologic Care 10 lessons
3.1 — Neuro Assessment And ICP
3.1.1 Focused Neuro Assessment Locked
3.1.2 ICP And CPP Basics Locked
3.1.3 Herniation Warning Signs Locked
3.2 — Stroke And Brain Injury
3.2.1 Ischemic Stroke Priorities Locked
3.2.2 Intracranial Hemorrhage Patterns Locked
3.2.3 Traumatic Brain Injury Care Locked
3.2.4 Spinal Cord Syndromes Locked
3.3 — Seizures, Sedation, And Delirium
3.3.1 Seizure Recognition And Safety Locked
3.3.2 Sedation Assessment Scales Locked
3.3.3 ICU Delirium Priorities Locked
4 Endocrine And Metabolic 9 lessons
4.1 — Glucose And Insulin Emergencies
4.1.1 DKA And HHS Patterns Locked
4.1.2 Insulin Infusion Monitoring Locked
4.1.3 Hypoglycemia In Critical Illness Locked
4.2 — Sodium Water And Calcium
4.2.1 Hyponatremia And Hypernatremia Locked
4.2.2 Potassium And Magnesium Disorders Locked
4.2.3 Calcium And Phosphate Imbalance Locked
4.3 — Adrenal Thyroid And Temperature
4.3.1 Adrenal Crisis Recognition Locked
4.3.2 Thyroid Storm And Myxedema Locked
4.3.3 SIADH And Diabetes Insipidus Locked
5 Renal And GI Care 10 lessons
5.1 — Renal Function And Failure
5.1.1 AKI Patterns And Causes Locked
5.1.2 Fluid Balance And Oliguria Locked
5.1.3 CRRT And Dialysis Monitoring Locked
5.2 — GI Bleeding And Abdominal Disorders
5.2.1 Upper GI Bleeding Priorities Locked
5.2.2 Acute Pancreatitis Complications Locked
5.2.3 Bowel Ischemia And Obstruction Locked
5.2.4 Acute Liver Failure Clues Locked
5.3 — Nutrition And GI Support
5.3.1 Enteral Feeding Safety Locked
5.3.2 Parenteral Nutrition Monitoring Locked
5.3.3 Constipation Ileus And Aspiration Locked
6 Hematology And Immunology 9 lessons
6.1 — Coagulation And Bleeding
6.1.1 Coagulation Lab Interpretation Locked
6.1.2 Anticoagulant Nursing Implications Locked
6.1.3 DIC Recognition And Priorities Locked
6.2 — Transfusion And Blood Products
6.2.1 Blood Product Components Locked
6.2.2 Transfusion Reaction Recognition Locked
6.2.3 Massive Transfusion Complications Locked
6.3 — Sepsis And Infection Response
6.3.1 Sepsis Screening Cues Locked
6.3.2 Source Control And Cultures Locked
6.3.3 Neutropenia And Immunosuppression Locked
7 Multisystem Emergencies 6 lessons
7.1 — Sepsis Shock And MODS
7.1.1 Septic Shock Hemodynamics Locked
7.1.2 Multiple Organ Dysfunction Patterns Locked
7.1.3 Lactate And Perfusion Reassessment Locked
7.2 — Trauma Burns And Toxicology
7.2.1 Trauma Primary Survey Priorities Locked
7.2.2 Burn Shock And Inhalation Locked
7.2.3 Common Toxicology Syndromes Locked
8 Psychosocial And Professional Care 9 lessons
8.1 — Family Communication And Support
8.1.1 Therapeutic ICU Communication Locked
8.1.2 Family Presence And Decision Support Locked
8.1.3 End-Of-Life Nursing Priorities Locked
8.2 — Ethics Delegation And Safety
8.2.1 Delegation In Critical Care Locked
8.2.2 Consent, Advocacy, And Restraints Locked
8.2.3 Error Prevention And Handoffs Locked
8.3 — Integrated Exam Reasoning
8.3.1 Priority Frameworks For ICU Questions Locked
8.3.2 Trend Interpretation Across Systems Locked
8.3.3 Best Next Step Selection Locked

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