Conquer the CTRN Exam is a focused study guide for registered nurses preparing for the Certified Transport Registered Nurse examination. It reviews the clinical knowledge and operational principles involved in caring for critically ill and injured patients during ground transport.
The guide covers transport physiology, scene safety, emergency vehicle operations, communication, legal considerations, and patient assessment. Resuscitation topics include airway management, rapid sequence induction, ventilation, oxygenation, and the recognition and management of hypovolemic, obstructive, distributive, and cardiogenic shock.
Clinical chapters examine trauma, neurologic emergencies, cardiovascular conditions, pulmonary disorders, abdominal emergencies, endocrine and renal conditions, toxicology, burns, and environmental emergencies. Special population coverage includes obstetric, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and bariatric transport. Additional material addresses transport pharmacology, mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, blood products, and critical care procedures.
The guide concludes with complex trauma, integrated critical care case management, high-risk transport scenarios, vehicle emergencies, and a knowledge check. Designed as a concise review resource, this independently authored study guide reinforces key concepts alongside comprehensive examination preparation, formal education, and practical clinical experience.