Current Anesthesia Practice and Certification Review
- 2nd Edition - August 4, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Sass Elisha, John J. Nagelhout, Jeremy S. Heiner
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 8 1 0 0 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 8 1 0 1 - 0
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This is the exam review product that nurse anesthetists have been waiting for. Expertly written by the leading author team of Elisha, Nagelhout, and Heiner, Current Anesthesia Practice: Evaluation and Certification Review, Second Edition helps prepare nurse anesthetists for the NCE and CPC exam. It is the ONLY certification review text for nurse anesthetists, making it an invaluable study tool while prepping for the NCE or the new CPC exam. Four comprehensive chapters cover foundational concepts: Airway Management; Applied Pharmacology; Applied Human Physiology, Pathophysiology and Anesthesia Case Management; and Anesthesia Equipment and Technology. Answers to review questions throughout the book are found in the appendix.
- The ONLY Certification Review text for nurse anesthetists
- Written by the leading experts in nurse anesthesia, Sass Elisha and John Nagelhout
- Organized and weighted to match the exam blueprint of the upcoming CPC exam
- Will include a 170-question timed practice exam on the Evolve site and a different 170-question print practice exam to help prepare nurses
- Every section has questions designed to mirror the types found on the exam, and in the back of the text, answers will be provided with full rationales and references
- Certification for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist section helps nurse anesthetists understand the new CPC requirements and provides study and exam preparation tips
- Can be used to prepare for the current CRNA licensure exam or the new CPC exam
Practicing nurse anesthetists preparing for CPC certification
1. Certification for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
2. Airway Management
Anatomy
Physiological/pathophysiological concepts
Pharmacology
Interpret lab and/or diagnostic studies
Airway equipment
Complications
Management concepts
3. Applied Clinical Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics
Factors influencing medication selection
Interpret lab and/or diagnostic studies
Infection prevention principles
4. Human Physiology and Pathophysiology
Major organ systems
Interpret lab and/or diagnostic studies
Factors influencing anesthetic approach/technique and management
5. Anesthesia Equipment and Technology
Functionality and troubleshooting
Safety protocols
Invasive/Noninvasive equipment
Assess, analyze and interpret data
6. Common Topics Appearing as Part of Each of the Four Domains
Informed consent principles
Communication strategies
7. Practice Examination
Appendix A: Answers & Rationales
2. Airway Management
Anatomy
Physiological/pathophysiological concepts
Pharmacology
Interpret lab and/or diagnostic studies
Airway equipment
Complications
Management concepts
3. Applied Clinical Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics
Factors influencing medication selection
Interpret lab and/or diagnostic studies
Infection prevention principles
4. Human Physiology and Pathophysiology
Major organ systems
Interpret lab and/or diagnostic studies
Factors influencing anesthetic approach/technique and management
5. Anesthesia Equipment and Technology
Functionality and troubleshooting
Safety protocols
Invasive/Noninvasive equipment
Assess, analyze and interpret data
6. Common Topics Appearing as Part of Each of the Four Domains
Informed consent principles
Communication strategies
7. Practice Examination
Appendix A: Answers & Rationales
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: August 4, 2026
- Language: English
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Sass Elisha
Assistant Director Sass Elisha works at the Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia, Pasadena, California.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Director, Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia, Pasadena, California, USAJN
John J. Nagelhout
John J. Nagelhout is a Director at the School of Anesthesia, Kaiser Permanente, California State University-Fullerton, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Pasadena, CA.
Affiliations and expertise
Director, School of Anesthesia, Kaiser Permanente, California State University-Fullerton, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Pasadena, CA, USAJH
Jeremy S. Heiner
Jeremy S. Heiner works at the Academic and Clinical Faculty in the Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia.
Affiliations and expertise
Academic and Clinical Faculty, Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia, USA