Description
Prepare to succeed on the CPAN® and CAPA® exams with this authoritative guide from ASPAN! PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum, 5th Edition, is a comprehensive reference that helps you care for patients before and after anesthesia in all types of settings. Coverage of the full scope of perianesthesia nursing makes it an ideal resource for both in-hospital and ambulatory care. To keep you current, this edition also describes the latest advances in technology and emerging trends in patient care. Written by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses and edited by perianesthesia nurse Pam Windle, this book will help you develop the skills and expertise you need to excel on your certification exam and in practice.- Authoritative coverage includes ASPAN's full scope of perianesthesia nursing for every practice setting, enabling you to demonstrate competency as a perianesthesia nurse and prepare for CPAN® and CAPA® certification- Easy-to-use outline format provides a quick review of the fundamentals and standards of practice for patient assessment and care- Six sections are organized by the required perianesthesia competencies for PACU nurses in these key areas: professional issues, preoperative assessment, patient care across the life span, perianesthesia, body systems, and education and discharge- Objectives at the beginning of each chapter help you focus on and learn key content- Boxes, tables, and illustrations highlight important information and make the book a valuable reference- Useful appendices cover the CPAN and CAPA certification programs and provide test-taking strategies, helping you to prepare for and pass your exam- Bibliography at the end of every chapter lists additional resources for research- NEW! Updated content reflects the latest advances in technology, emerging trends in care, and changes to the ASPAN Core Curriculum and in CPAN® and CAPA® testing- NEW! Updates of safety, regulatory, and healthcare policies cover these topics as they relate to perianesthesia nursing
Table of Contents
SECTION ONEProfessional Competencies1 Evolution of Perianesthesia Care2 Standards, Legal Issues, and PracticeSettings3 Safety, Quality Improvement, and Regulatory andAccrediting Agencies4 Research and Evidence-Based PracticeSECTION TWOPreoperative Assessment Competencies5 Preoperative Evaluation6 Preexisting Medical Conditions7 Transcultural Nursing and AlternativeTherapies8 The Developmentally and Physically ChallengedPatientSECTION THREELife Span Competencies9 The Pediatric Patient10 The Adolescent Patient11 The Adult Patient12 The Geriatric PatientSECTION FOURPerianesthesia Competencies13 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance14 Anesthesia, Procedural Sedation, and Analgesia15 Thermoregulation16 Postoperative/Postdischarge Nausea andVomiting17 Pain and ComfortSECTION FIVESystem Competencies18 Respiratory19 Cardiovascular20 Neurological21 Endocrine22 Gastrointestinal23 General Surgery24 Hematology25 Renal/Genitourinary26 Obstetrics and Gynecology27 Ophthalmology28 Oral/Maxillofacial/Dental29 Orthopedics and Podiatry30 Otorhinolaryngology31 Peripheral Vascular Disease32 Plastic and Reconstruction33 Bariatrics34 Trauma35 Interventional Radiology and Special Procedures36 Perianesthesia ComplicationsSECTION SIXEducation and Discharge Competencies37 Postoperative/Postprocedure Assessment38 Discharge Criteria, Education, and PostprocedureCareAppendix A: Certification of Perianesthesia Nurses:The CPAN® and CAPA® Certification ProgramsAppendix B: Testing Concepts and StrategiesIndex
