The new edition of Core Review for Critical Care Nursing helps readers to assess and build their knowledge of the information covered in Core Curriculum for Critical Care Nursing, 6th ed. The book's content consists of three 200-question sample examinations for certification in critical care nursing. An in-depth rationale, complete with references, is included for each question. Written under the authority of the American Association for Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), this book is an ideal study tool to facilitate preparation for critical care nursing certification. Based on Core Curriculum for Critical Care Nursing, 6th Edition, the review is designed to follow along with the core text. Three separate sample examinations each address the complete range of important areas in critical care nursing and challenge readers' mastery of the essential knowledge base in the specialty. Answers are provided for each question, accompanied by rationales and references, to assist readers in building their knowledge. Each examination mirrors the certification examination content, multiple-choice question format, and content distribution, giving readers realistic practice for the examination. NOTE: The CD-ROM provided with the AACN Certification and Core Review for High Acuity and Critical Care, 6th Edition, is not supported for Apple OSX 10.7 and higher Apple systems. Customers using Apple OSX 10.7 or higher may access the CD-ROM content on Elsevier's Evolve website by visiting our online technical support center at evolvesupport.elsevier.com and selecting Evolve Products/Evolve Support Center and getting further assistance by email, chat or phone (available at the bottom of the page) to request an Evolve access code and URL for ISBN: 978-0-323-35264-2. Three additional online sample examinations give users extra practice. Contains a review of the synergy model, including Professional Care and Ethical Practice. Contains a review of the AHRQ and JCAHO evidence-based practice guidelines that are incorporated in Core Curriculum for Critical Care Nursing, 6th Ed.