Preface |
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Introduction: Think in Questions |
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Chapter 1 Pretest Questions and Answers |
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Chapter 2 Cardiovascular System Review |
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10 | (9) |
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19 | (3) |
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Dysrhythmias Associated With AMI |
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22 | (2) |
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24 | (6) |
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Aortic Aneurysm/Aortic Dissection/Aortic Rupture |
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30 | (5) |
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35 | (2) |
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37 | (3) |
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Traumatic Aortic Aneurysm |
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40 | (2) |
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42 | (6) |
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48 | (4) |
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52 | (6) |
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Acute Peripheral Vascular Insufficiency |
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58 | (3) |
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Carotid Stenosis/Carotid Endarterectomy |
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61 | (2) |
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63 | (5) |
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68 | (4) |
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72 | (4) |
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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Counterpulsation |
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76 | (1) |
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77 | (4) |
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81 | (8) |
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89 | (2) |
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Chapter 3 Respiratory System Review |
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91 | (62) |
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Acute Respiratory Failure |
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91 | (6) |
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome |
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97 | (10) |
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107 | (5) |
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Chronic Disorders (COPD Exacerbations/Severe Asthma/Status Asthmaticus) |
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112 | (6) |
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Acute Respiratory Infections |
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118 | (3) |
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Pleural Space Abnormalities |
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121 | (3) |
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124 | (11) |
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135 | (1) |
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Failure to Wean From Mechanical Ventilator |
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136 | (3) |
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139 | (2) |
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Respiratory Monitoring Devices |
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141 | (2) |
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143 | (8) |
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151 | (2) |
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Chapter 4 Endocrine System Review |
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153 | (30) |
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis/Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State (HHS)/Acute Hypoglycemia |
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153 | (9) |
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Diabetes Insipidus/Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone/Cerebral Salt Wasting Syndrome |
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162 | (6) |
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168 | (2) |
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Hyper- and Hypothyroidism |
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170 | (5) |
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175 | (6) |
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181 | (2) |
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Chapter 5 Hematology and Immunology System Review |
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183 | (26) |
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183 | (10) |
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193 | (2) |
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195 | (2) |
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197 | (2) |
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199 | (4) |
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203 | (4) |
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207 | (2) |
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Chapter 6 Gastrointestinal System Review |
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209 | (50) |
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209 | (6) |
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215 | (7) |
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222 | (5) |
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227 | (8) |
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Bowel Infarctions/Perforation/Obstruction |
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235 | (6) |
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Malnutrition and Malabsorption |
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241 | (2) |
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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS) |
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243 | (4) |
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Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition |
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247 | (4) |
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251 | (6) |
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257 | (2) |
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Chapter 7 Renal and Genitourinary System Review |
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259 | (36) |
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Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease |
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259 | (9) |
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Contrast-Induced Nephropathy |
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268 | (1) |
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Life-Threatening Electrolyte Imbalances |
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269 | (9) |
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278 | (2) |
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Acute Genitourinary Trauma |
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280 | (7) |
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287 | (6) |
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293 | (2) |
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Chapter 8 Integumentary System Review |
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295 | (20) |
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295 | (1) |
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296 | (4) |
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300 | (3) |
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303 | (5) |
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308 | (3) |
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311 | (2) |
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313 | (2) |
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Chapter 9 Musculoskeletal System Review |
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315 | (18) |
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315 | (4) |
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319 | (3) |
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322 | (3) |
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325 | (1) |
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326 | (3) |
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329 | (2) |
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331 | (2) |
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Chapter 10 Neurological System Review |
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333 | (58) |
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333 | (5) |
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338 | (3) |
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Aneurysms and Arterial Venous Malformations (AVM) |
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341 | (4) |
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345 | (4) |
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349 | (5) |
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354 | (5) |
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359 | (1) |
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Neurological Infectious Disease: Bacterial Meningitis |
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360 | (2) |
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362 | (1) |
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362 | (2) |
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364 | (1) |
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365 | (1) |
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366 | (3) |
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369 | (4) |
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373 | (3) |
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ICP Monitoring and Lumbar Drains |
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376 | (5) |
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381 | (8) |
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389 | (2) |
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Chapter 11 Behavioral and Psychosocial Review |
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391 | (42) |
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391 | (8) |
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399 | (5) |
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404 | (3) |
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407 | (2) |
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409 | (3) |
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412 | (5) |
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417 | (3) |
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420 | (2) |
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422 | (2) |
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424 | (1) |
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425 | (2) |
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427 | (4) |
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431 | (2) |
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Chapter 12 Multisystem Review |
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433 | (50) |
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433 | (9) |
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Distributive Shock: Anaphylaxis |
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442 | (3) |
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Toxic Ingestions/Drug Overdose/Toxin Exposure |
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445 | (7) |
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Asphyxia/Anoxic Brain Injury |
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452 | (3) |
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455 | (3) |
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Life-Threatening Maternal/Fetal Emergencies |
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458 | (6) |
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464 | (2) |
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Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) |
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466 | (3) |
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469 | (2) |
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471 | (1) |
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472 | (3) |
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475 | (6) |
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481 | (2) |
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Chapter 13 Professional Caring and Ethical Practice |
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483 | (32) |
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483 | (1) |
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Advocacy and Moral Agency |
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484 | (4) |
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488 | (4) |
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492 | (3) |
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495 | (1) |
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496 | (3) |
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499 | (2) |
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501 | (4) |
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505 | (8) |
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513 | (2) |
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515 | (26) |
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Chapter 15 Practice Test: Answers |
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Index |
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Preface |
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Pass Guarantee |
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1 General Examination Information |
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1 | (4) |
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1 | (1) |
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CCRN® Certification Requirements |
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1 | (1) |
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1 | (1) |
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2 | (1) |
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2 | (1) |
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2 | (1) |
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3 | (2) |
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5 | (52) |
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5 | (3) |
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8 | (2) |
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10 | (3) |
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13 | (2) |
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15 | (2) |
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17 | (2) |
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19 | (3) |
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22 | (10) |
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32 | (2) |
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34 | (3) |
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37 | (2) |
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39 | (1) |
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Structural Heart Defects: Acquired |
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40 | (2) |
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Structural Heart Defects: Congenital |
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42 | (2) |
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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement |
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44 | (1) |
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45 | (8) |
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53 | (4) |
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57 | (28) |
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome |
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57 | (2) |
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59 | (2) |
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
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61 | (2) |
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Pleural Space Abnormalities |
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63 | (3) |
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66 | (1) |
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67 | (2) |
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69 | (1) |
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70 | (2) |
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72 | (2) |
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74 | (2) |
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76 | (2) |
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Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury |
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78 | (4) |
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82 | (3) |
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85 | (26) |
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85 | (2) |
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87 | (1) |
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88 | (3) |
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91 | (1) |
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92 | (3) |
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95 | (1) |
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Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State |
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96 | (2) |
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98 | (1) |
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99 | (2) |
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101 | (1) |
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Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH Secretion |
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102 | (7) |
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109 | (2) |
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5 Hematology. Immunology. and Oncology |
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111 | (26) |
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111 | (4) |
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115 | (2) |
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117 | (3) |
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120 | (2) |
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122 | (2) |
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124 | (2) |
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126 | (1) |
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126 | (2) |
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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome |
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128 | (1) |
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129 | (5) |
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134 | (3) |
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6 Gastrointestinal System |
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137 | (24) |
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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome |
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137 | (2) |
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Acute Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage |
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139 | (2) |
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141 | (2) |
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Gastrointestinal Surgeries |
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143 | (2) |
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Gastrointestinal/Abdominal Surgery Complications |
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145 | (2) |
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147 | (2) |
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Malabsorption and Malnutrition |
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149 | (2) |
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151 | (2) |
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153 | (6) |
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159 | (2) |
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7 Renal and Genitourinary Systems |
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161 | (18) |
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161 | (3) |
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164 | (2) |
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166 | (2) |
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168 | (1) |
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Life-Threatening Electrolyte Imbalances |
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169 | (8) |
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177 | (2) |
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179 | (14) |
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179 | (1) |
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180 | (1) |
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181 | (2) |
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183 | (1) |
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183 | (3) |
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186 | (2) |
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188 | (1) |
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189 | (2) |
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191 | (2) |
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193 | (14) |
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193 | (2) |
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Femoral and Pelvic Fractures |
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195 | (2) |
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197 | (4) |
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201 | (2) |
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203 | (3) |
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206 | (1) |
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207 | (36) |
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207 | (2) |
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209 | (1) |
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210 | (2) |
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212 | (2) |
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214 | (1) |
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215 | (3) |
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218 | (2) |
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220 | (2) |
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Increased Intracranial Pressure |
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222 | (2) |
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224 | (2) |
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226 | (2) |
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228 | (1) |
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229 | (3) |
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232 | (2) |
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234 | (6) |
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240 | (3) |
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11 Psychosocial and Behavioral Conditions |
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243 | (22) |
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243 | (2) |
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245 | (2) |
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247 | (2) |
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249 | (2) |
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder |
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251 | (2) |
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Substance Abuse Disorders |
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253 | (4) |
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257 | (5) |
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262 | (3) |
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265 | (30) |
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265 | (2) |
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267 | (2) |
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269 | (1) |
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Complications of Organ Transplant |
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270 | (2) |
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272 | (1) |
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Healthcare-Acquired Infections |
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273 | (2) |
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275 | (1) |
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Multidrug-Resistant Organisms |
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276 | (1) |
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Maternal/Fetal Complications |
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277 | (2) |
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279 | (2) |
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Postlntensive Care Syndrome |
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281 | (1) |
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282 | (2) |
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284 | (1) |
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285 | (3) |
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288 | (1) |
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289 | (3) |
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292 | (3) |
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13 Professional Caring and Ethical Practice |
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295 | (16) |
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295 | (1) |
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Advocacy and Moral Agency |
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295 | (4) |
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Caring in Nursing Practice |
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299 | (4) |
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Diversity and the Nursing Response |
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303 | (2) |
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305 | (1) |
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306 | (2) |
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308 | (1) |
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309 | (1) |
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310 | (1) |
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311 | (8) |
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Appendix A Common Medications in the ICU |
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319 | (2) |
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Table A.1 Common Antibiotic and Antifungal Medications |
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321 | (12) |
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Table A.2 Common Pain and Sedation Medications |
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333 | (8) |
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Table A.3 Common Intravenous Fluids |
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341 | (2) |
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Table A.4 Common Steroid Medications |
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343 | (2) |
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345 | (6) |
Index |
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Pass Guarantee |
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Preface |
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Introduction: Certification Examination and Tips for Preparation |
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PART I PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES |
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1 | (66) |
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Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Questions |
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3 | (10) |
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Chapter 2 Respiratory Questions |
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13 | (10) |
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Chapter 3 Endocrine, Hematologic, Gastrointestinal, Renal, and Integumentary Questions |
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23 | (12) |
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Chapter 4 Musculoskeletal, Neurological, and Psychosocial Questions |
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35 | (8) |
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Chapter 5 Multisystem Questions |
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43 | (10) |
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Chapter 6 Professional Caring and Ethical Practice Questions |
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53 | (14) |
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PART II PRACTICE TEST AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES |
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69 | (26) |
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Chapter 8 Answers With Rationales |
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