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Pulmonary Physiology, Pulmonary Pathophysiology & Thoracic Anesthesia Exam

The Pulmonary and Thoracic Topic Exam is a 75-question multiple choice exam with questions directed to aspects of pulmonary physiology, pulmonary disease states and thoracic anesthesia. Question material covers:

Respiratory anatomy
Pulmonary circulation
Mechanics of ventilation
Spirometry
Flow-volume loops
Ventilation/perfusion ratios
West zones
Shunt vs. dead space
O₂ & CO₂ transport

Control of breathing
Emphysema
Chronic bronchitis
Restrictive lung disease
Effects of positive-pressure ventilation
One-lung ventilation
Management of the double-lumen tube
Preop patient evaluation
Lung resection

The Topic Exams follow the format described in the Candidate Handbook. You may take as long as you wish for each question, but you may not skip a question. The Topic Exams offer an excellent method of selectively reviewing specialized topics in anesthesia, whether in preparation for course exams or the certification exam. In addition, the Topic Exams offer valuable experience in computerized test taking.

Following completion of a Topic Exam, you will receive a raw score, the time it took to complete the exam, and a list of all your correct and incorrect responses.

All answers to the Topic Exam questions are fully explained and referenced so you may further explore areas of interest or increase your knowledge in areas of academic weakness. You will have access to the referenced answers for not less than 28 days after completing the exam.

Prior to purchasing any of the Practice Exams or Topic Exams, we strongly encourage you to visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, which offers answers to our most commonly asked questions as well as important information on system requirements, the operation of the exam and tips to recover should you encounter difficulties with your internet connection.

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1) We are confident that these review examinations will help to direct your studies. We also note that they are meant to be utilized to review major concepts relating to the administration of anesthesia and exam content as outlined in the NBCRNA guidelines. CCAR and its faculty do not guarantee, warrant, or authorize that the information contained in the examinations, answers, and rationales should be used for the practice of medicine and/or anesthesiology. Furthermore, CCAR and its faculty shall not be liable as a result of or be responsible for the use of any of the information contained in the examinations, answers, and rationales. 2) The onus remains on the examinee to use these exams as a guide and to further research particular subject matters independently as is necessary for that individual. Although our primary goal is to assist each enrollee in passing the Certification Exam, we cannot guarantee that this will always be the case. 3) These review examinations are not endorsed by the AANA or the NBCRNA. The questions contained herein have been authored solely by the faculty of CCAR, and are not actual NBCRNA examination questions. 4) The examinee and/or purchaser agrees not to reproduce and/or disseminate CCAR examination questions, referenced answers and rationales, or any other portion of the CCAR materials or website. 5) The examinee and/or purchaser has reviewed the information in the Frequently Asked Questions web page. 6) Refunds on unused exam packages will be issued on exam purchases within the previous 60 days only. A 4% restocking charge is applied to all refunds. 7) Refunds cannot be given on partially used discount exam packages. Any successful login marks the exam as used.

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