Includes bibliographical references and index.

The critical care certification examination -- The cardiovascular system : physiology and assessment -- The cardiovascular system : pathologic conditions -- The pulmonary system : physiology, assessment, and ventilatory support -- The pulmonary system : pathologic conditions -- The neurologic system -- The gastrointestinal system -- The renal system -- The endocrine system -- The hematologic and immunologic systems -- Multisystem -- Behavioral/psychosocial -- Professional caring and ethical practice.