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Medical Surgical 1 Homepage
Medical-Surgical Nursing 1 is an introductory course designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver patient-centered and family-friendly nursing care.
Throughout the course, students will explore key concepts related to the professional role of a nurse in medical-surgical settings. They will develop a deeper understanding of cultural competency, with an emphasis on progressing toward unconscious cultural competence. The role of the global medical-surgical nurse will be examined, specifically focusing on identifying, preventing, and managing health alterations in adult clients. Additionally, the unique needs of the elderly population will be emphasized, covering topics such as illness prevention, management, autonomy, and quality of life. The course will also highlight the importance of collaboration among healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes.
The Medical-Surgical Nursing 1 course competencies are developed in collaboration with subject matter experts in medical-surgical nursing education and practice. The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education direct the course objectives. The course uses learning resources from accredited world-class organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH), universities, international guidelines, and peer-reviewed journals. The Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) facilitates distance learning specifically for the independent online learner. The course was designed by NextGenU’s Instructional Design team and Nurses International’s team members: Kathleen Capone MS, RN CNE, Ed.D; Lourdes Webster RN, BSN, MSN; Stephanie Marfurt RN, Ph.D.; Marija Bjegovich-Weidman RN, BSN, MSN, DNP, CCAP; Jordan Wilson MSN, RN, NPD-BC, MEDSURG-BC; Monique Green MPH, MSN, RN; Debra Heinrich RN, BSN, MA, M.Ed, Ed.D.; Laurel Richardson MSN, BA, RN, CNE, Bimila Rai BSN, RN; Seeta Ghimire, BSN, RN; Saphalta Chaudhary MSN, RN.
There are 4 units/modules to complete, which include:
Unit 1: Introduction to Med-Surg Nursing
Unit 2: Physiological Function
Unit 3: Respiratory Disorders
Unit 4: Cardiovascular Disorders
Instructions:
The course consists of four (4) learning units. Individual lessons with accompanying assigned reading resources, PowerPoint presentations with speaker notes, learner self-assessment, and interactive clinical judgment learning activities are included in the units. A grade of 80% is required on quizzes and unit exams and submission of the required activities for all case studies/reflection activities to access the next lesson or section.
There is a 100-question multiple-choice exam at the end of the course. A grade of 80% is required. If a grade of 80% is not achieved, the learner may self-remediate and take another exam. The second exam is of comparable content, and 80% is required for a passing grade.
A certificate of completion may be downloaded upon successful completion of the course.
Engaging with this Course:
There are no specific prerequisites for this course, although a basic understanding of nursing fundamentals and healthcare concepts would be beneficial.
Note: Please refer to the regulations and guidelines applicable to your area of nursing practice, as the global nursing scope of practice may vary depending on your country, national, government, and professional regulatory agencies.
To obtain a certificate, the learner must complete:
All the reading requirements;
All quizzes and unit exams with a passing grade of 80%;
All activities and case studies;
The final exam with a minimum of 80% and a maximum of 2 attempts, and;
The self and course evaluation forms.
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Unit 1 - Introduction to Med-Surg Nursing
Unit Objectives:
- Identify the professional competencies of the global medical-surgical nurse.
- Explain the significance of cultural competency for the medical-surgical nurse related to care of global populations.
- Explore the application of a cultural model to progress toward unconscious cultural competency.
- Identify adaptations in care related to the needs of the elderly population.
- Explore the relationship between physical health and mental health.
- Explain the medical surgical nurse’s focus with relation to prevention, treatment, and medical, psychological, and social impact of chronic illness.
- Explore the medical-surgical nurse’s role in identifying and addressing substance abuse in patient populations.
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1.1 - Professional Nursing Practice
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Identify some of the professional nursing roles.
- Review the nursing professional competencies.
- Describe the elements of patient-centered care.
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1.2 - Cultural Competency for the Medical-Surgical Nurse
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Define unconscious cultural competency as it relates to patient care.
- Outline the nurse’s progression toward achievement of unconscious cultural competency.
- Explain the Purnell Cultural Competency model (PCM).
- Describe how the medical-surgical nurse uses the PCM in practice.
- Discuss family roles related to cultural competency.
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1.3 - Medical-Surgical Nurses’ Role in Care of the Elder Population
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Outline the physiological changes that occur in the elderly population related to body systems and their adaptation.
- Explain the psychological changes experienced by members of the aging population and their adaptations.
- Explain the social changes experienced by the members of the aging populations and the nurse’s role in care of aging populations in health promotion, disease prevention, and quality of life.
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1.4 - Care of Clients with Chronic Illness
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Define chronic illness.
- Outline the impact of chronic illness on health and quality of life (including physical, social, and mental health).
- Discuss the nurse’s role in care and management and treatment of clients with disability.
- Discuss the challenges of caring for clients with multiple co-morbidities.
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1.5 - Significance and Impact of Mental Health on General Health and Wellness
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss how mental health is related to physical health.
- Outline the medical-surgical nurse’s role in the promotion of mental health.
- Discuss the impact of depression on the mental and physical health of individuals.
- Describe depression as it relates to various populations.
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1.6.1 - Substance Abuse in Various Client Populations (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the types of substance abuse.
- Identify the criteria for the diagnosis of substance use disorders.
- Recognize the risk factors for substance misuse.
- Describe nursing interventions for individuals experiencing intoxication or overdose from substances.
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1.6.2 - Substance Abuse in Various Client Populations (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Outline the role of the medical-surgical nurse in the identification, management, and prevention of substance use disorders.
- Describe withdrawal symptoms and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Recognize the importance of early intervention strategies in the treatment of individuals at risk of substance use disorder.
- Discuss the impact of substance use on the mental and physical health of complex populations.
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Unit 2 - Physiological Function
Unit Objectives:
- Identify the basic physiological and homeostatic concepts related to fluids and electrolytes and acid-base.
- Explore the implications of alterations of these processes within the body.
- Discuss the management of alterations of these processes within the body.
- Explain the nursing considerations related to clients with fluid and electrolyte disorders including those related to the elderly population.
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2.1 - Fluid Imbalance
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Review the basic concepts related to fluid imbalance.
- Explain the significance of osmolality, osmolarity, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, and urine specific gravity related to fluid and electrolyte status.
- Describe the clinical presentation of clients with fluid imbalance (dehydration, hypovolemia, hypervolemia).
- Describe management of clients with fluid imbalances and the nursing considerations (including for the elderly).
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2.2.1 - Electrolyte Imbalances (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Define the term “electrolytes.”
- Correlate laboratory data and clinical manifestations related to disorders in sodium imbalance, potassium imbalance, and calcium imbalance.
- Discuss the causes of these electrolyte imbalances.
- Identify the signs/symptoms of electrolyte imbalance in the body.
- Discuss the nursing implications in treating clients with electrolyte imbalances (including considerations for the elderly).
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2.2.2. - Electrolyte Imbalances (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Correlate laboratory data and clinical manifestations related to disorders in Chloride Imbalance, Magnesium Imbalance, and Phosphorus Imbalance.
- Discuss the causes of these electrolyte imbalances.
- Identify the signs/symptoms of electrolyte imbalance in the body.
- Discuss the nursing implications for clients with electrolyte imbalances (including considerations for the elderly).
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2.3 - Acid-Base Imbalance
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the significance of acid-base balance for normal function.
- State the steps for arterial blood gas interpretation including the meaning of compensation.
- Compare and contrast major acid base disorders.
- Describe the role of the respiratory and renal systems in acid base balance.
- Discuss the nursing considerations related to patients with acid base disorders.
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2.4.1 - Pain (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Define pain.
- Describe the characteristics of pain.
- Describe the classifications and mechanisms of pain.
- Discuss evidence-based practices related to assessing pain and providing comfort.
- Explain pharmacological pain management in a client suffering from pain.
- Discuss nonpharmacologic measures to minimize pain.
- Explain the nurse's role in a client suffering from pain.
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2.4.2 - Pain (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the theories of pain.
- Explain the concept of perception as it relates to pain experience.
- Consider how theory of pain relates to client care.
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Unit 3 - Respiratory Disorders
Unit Objectives:
- Identify the basic structures and functions of the respiratory system.
- Recognize major symptoms of respiratory dysfunction.
- Apply concepts from the client’s health history and physical assessment findings to evaluate abnormal assessment findings.
- Identify the diagnostic tests used to evaluate respiratory function and related nursing implications.
- Describe respiratory modalities used to address alterations in respiratory function and their required nursing management.
- Use the nursing process to provide nursing care to clients with alterations in respiratory function.
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3.1 - Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the anatomy of the Respiratory System.
- Describe the function of the Respiratory System.
- Describe the assessment of the Respiratory System.
- Describe the nurse’s role in the assessment and evaluation of the Respiratory System.
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3.2.1 - Respiratory Care Modalities (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the types of respiratory care modalities.
- Describe the indications for various respiratory care modalities.
- Discuss the nursing management of various respiratory care modalities:
- Preparation of client
- Preparation of equipment
- Expected outcomes
- Assessment of outcomes
- Considerations for the gerontologic client
- Client education
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3.2.2 - Respiratory Care Modalities (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the indications for incentive spirometers, low-volume nebulizers, and chest physiotherapy modalities.
- Describe the nursing management of these respiratory care modalities:
- Preparation of client
- Preparation of equipment
- Expected outcomes
- Assessment of outcomes
- Considerations for the gerontologic client
- Client education
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3.3.1 - Airway Management (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the indication for and management of endotracheal intubation.
- Describe the nurse’s role in endotracheal intubation.
- Describe the indication for and management of tracheostomy.
- Describe the nurse’s role in tracheostomy.
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3.3.2 - Airway Management (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the management of upper airway obstruction and the nurse’s role.
- Discuss the indications, classification, and modes of mechanical ventilation and the nurse’s role.
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3.4 - Rhinitis and Viral Rhinitis
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the pathophysiology of Rhinitis and viral Rhinitis.
- Outline the clinical manifestations of both conditions.
- Describe the medical management of both conditions.
- Discuss the nursing management of both conditions.
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3.5 - Rhinosinusitis (Acute & Chronic/Recurrent)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Rhinosinusitis.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Rhinosinusitis.
- Discuss the complications of acute Rhinosinusitis.
- Describe the medical management of Rhinosinusitis.
- Discuss the nursing management of Rhinosinusitis.
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3.6 - Pharyngitis (Acute and Chronic/Recurrent)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Pharyngitis.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Pharyngitis.
- Discuss the complications of acute Pharyngitis.
- Describe the medical management of Pharyngitis.
- Discuss the nursing management of Pharyngitis.
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3.7 - Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis.
- Discuss the complications of acute Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis.
- Describe the medical management of Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis.
- Discuss the nursing management of Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis.
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3.8 - Peritonsillar Abscess
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Peritonsillar Abscess.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Peritonsillar Abscess.
- Discuss the complications of acute Peritonsillar Abscess.
- Describe the medical management of Peritonsillar Abscess.
- Discuss the nursing management of Peritonsillar Abscess.
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3.9 - Laryngitis
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Laryngitis.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Laryngitis.
- Discuss the complications of acute Laryngitis.
- Describe the medical management of Laryngitis.
- Discuss the nursing management of Laryngitis.
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3.10 - Epistaxis
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Define epistaxis and summarize the S/S.
- Discuss the etiology.
- Describe history taking and physical examination.
- Discuss the medical & nursing management (including first aid management).
- Provide education to clients about self-care.
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3.11.1 - Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Discuss the complications of acute Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Describe the medical management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Discuss the nursing management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
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3.11.2 - Nasal Obstruction (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of nasal obstruction.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of nasal obstruction.
- Describe the medical management of nasal obstruction.
- Discuss the post-surgical complications of acute nasal obstruction.
- Discuss the nursing management of nasal obstruction.
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3.11.3 - Fractures of the Nose (Part 3)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of fractures of the nose.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of fractures of the nose.
- Discuss the complications of fractures of the nose.
- Describe the medical management of fractures of the nose.
- Discuss the nursing management of fractures of the nose.
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3.11.4 - Laryngeal Obstruction (Part 4)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of laryngeal obstruction.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of laryngeal obstruction.
- Discuss the complications of acute laryngeal obstruction.
- Describe the medical management of laryngeal obstruction.
- Discuss the nursing management of laryngeal obstruction.
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3.12 - Cancer of the Larynx
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of cancer of the larynx.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of cancer of the larynx.
- Discuss the complications of acute cancer of the larynx.
- Describe the medical management of cancer of the larynx.
- Discuss the nursing management of cancer of the larynx.
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3.13 - Atelectasis
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of atelectasis.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of atelectasis.
- Discuss the complications of acute atelectasis.
- Describe the medical management of atelectasis.
- Discuss the nursing management of atelectasis.
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3.14 - Pneumonia
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of pneumonia.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of pneumonia.
- Discuss the complications of pneumonia.
- Describe the medical management of pneumonia.
- Discuss the nursing management of pneumonia.
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3.15 - Acute Tracheobronchitis
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of acute tracheobronchitis.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of acute tracheobronchitis.
- Discuss the complications of acute tracheobronchitis.
- Describe the medical management of acute tracheobronchitis.
- Discuss the nursing management of acute tracheobronchitis.
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3.16 - Aspiration Pneumonia and Foreign Body Aspiration
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of aspiration pneumonia.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of aspiration pneumonia.
- Discuss the complications of aspiration pneumonia.
- Describe the medical management of aspiration pneumonia.
- Discuss the nursing management of aspiration.
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3.17 - Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of pulmonary tuberculosis.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of pulmonary tuberculosis.
- Discuss the complications of pulmonary tuberculosis.
- Describe the medical management of pulmonary tuberculosis.
- Discuss the nursing management of pulmonary tuberculosis.
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3.18 - Lung Abscess
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of lung abscess.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of lung abscess.
- Discuss the complications of lung abscess.
- Describe the medical management of lung abscesses.
- Discuss the nursing management of lung abscesses.
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3.19.1 - Pleurisy and Pleural Effusion
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Pleural disorders
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Pleurisy
- Describe the medical management of Pleurisy
- Discuss the nursing management of Pleurisy
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Pleural Effusion
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Pleural Effusion
- Discuss the complications of Pleural Effusion
- Describe the medical management of Pleural Effusion
- Discuss the nursing management of Pleural Effusion
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13.19.2 - Hemothorax and Emphysema
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Hemothorax.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Hemothorax.
- Discuss the complications of Hemothorax.
- Describe the medical management of Hemothorax.
- Discuss the nursing management of Hemothorax.
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Emphysema.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Emphysema.
- Discuss the complications of Emphysema.
- Describe the medical management of Emphysema.
- Discuss the nursing management of Emphysema.
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3.20 - Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
- Discuss the complications of Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
- Describe the medical management of Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
- Discuss the nursing management of Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
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3.21 - Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Embolism
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Embolism.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Embolism.
- Discuss the complications of Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Embolism.
- Describe the medical management of Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Embolism.
- Discuss the nursing management of Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Embolism.
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3.22 - Sarcoidosis
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Sarcoidosis.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Sarcoidosis.
- Discuss the complications of Sarcoidosis.
- Describe the medical management of Sarcoidosis.
- Discuss the nursing management of Sarcoidosis.
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3.23 - Lung Cancers and Chest Tumors
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of lung cancers and chest tumors.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of lung cancers and chest tumors.
- Discuss the complications of lung cancers and chest tumors.
- Describe the medical management of lung cancers and chest tumors.
- Discuss the nursing management of lung cancers and chest tumors.
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3.24 - Blunt trauma and Pneumothorax
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Blunt Trauma and Pneumothorax.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Blunt Trauma and Pneumothorax.
- Discuss the complications of Blunt Trauma and Pneumothorax.
- Describe the medical management of Blunt Trauma and Pneumothorax.
- Discuss the nursing management of Blunt Trauma and Pneumothorax.
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3.25 - Subcutaneous Emphysema
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Subcutaneous Emphysema.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Subcutaneous Emphysema.
- Discuss the complications of Subcutaneous Emphysema.
- Describe the medical management of Subcutaneous Emphysema.
- Discuss the nursing management of Subcutaneous Emphysema.
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3.26 - Management of the Client with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of COPD.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of COPD.
- Discuss the complications of clients with COPD.
- Describe the medical management of clients COPD.
- Discuss the nursing management of clients with COPD.
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3.27 - Bronchiectasis
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of bronchiectasis.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of bronchiectasis.
- Discuss the complications of bronchiectasis.
- Describe the medical management of bronchiectasis.
- Discuss the nursing management of bronchiectasis.
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3.28 - Asthma
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Asthma.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Asthma.
- Discuss the complications of Asthma.
- Discuss the medical management of Asthma.
- Discuss the nursing management of Asthma.
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3.29 - Cystic Fibrosis
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestation of Cystic Fibrosis.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Cystic Fibrosis.
- Discuss the complications of Cystic Fibrosis.
- Describe the medical management of Cystic Fibrosis.
- Discuss the nursing management of Cystic Fibrosis.
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Unit 4 - Cardiovascular Disorders
Unit Objectives:- Identify the basic structures and functions of the Cardiovascular System.
- Recognize major symptoms of cardiovascular dysfunction.
- Apply concepts from the client’s health history and physical assessment findings to evaluate abnormal assessment findings.
- Identify the diagnostic tests used to evaluate circulatory function and related nursing implications.
- Describe respiratory modalities used to address alterations in respiratory function and their required nursing management.
- Use the nursing process to provide nursing care to clients with alterations in cardiovascular function.
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4.1.1 - Anatomy/Physiology/Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the anatomy of the heart.
- Discuss the physiology of the CV system.
- Discuss the age-related CV changes.
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4.1.2 - Health History and Physical Examination
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the assessment of chest pain.
- Explain the proper techniques to perform a comprehensive CV assessment.
- Discuss the common assessment findings associated with CV disorders.
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4.2.1 - Laboratory Tests, Chest X-Ray and Fluoroscopy
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss the common blood laboratory test performed in CV disorders.
- Discuss diagnostic procedures.
- Discuss indications.
- Discuss interprofessional interventions if applicable.
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4.2.2 - Cardiac Stress Testing, Radionuclide Imaging, Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss the following procedures:
- Cardiac stress testing
- Radionuclide imaging
- Computed tomography (CT)
- Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
- Discuss indications for each procedure.
- Discuss nursing interventions related to each procedure, if applicable.
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4.2.3 - Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Testing
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology testing.
- Discuss indications for cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology testing.
- Discuss nursing management of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology testing.
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4.2.4 - Hemodynamic Monitoring
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss central venous pressure monitoring.
- Discuss pulmonary artery pressure monitoring.
- Discuss Intra-arterial blood pressure monitoring.
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4.3.1 - The Electrocardiogram (ECG), Analyzing the ECG Rhythm Strip, and Normal Sinus Rhythm
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the steps to obtain an ECG.
- Explain the components of the ECG: waves, complexes, and intervals.
- Discuss how the pulse rate and the heart rhythm are determined using the ECG.
- Explain what is a normal sinus rhythm.
- Discuss the characteristics of a normal sinus rhythm.
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4.3.2 - Sinus Node Dysrhythmias and Atrial Dysrhythmias
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of Sinus Node Dysrhythmias and Atrial Dysrhythmias.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Sinus Node Dysrhythmias and Atrial Dysrhythmias.
- Discuss the complications of Sinus Node Dysrhythmias and Atrial Dysrhythmias.
- Describe the medical management of Sinus Node Dysrhythmias and Atrial Dysrhythmias.
- Discuss the nursing management of Sinus Node Dysrhythmias and Atrial Dysrhythmias.
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4.3.3 - Junctional Dysrhythmias and Ventricular Dysrhythmias
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of Junctional Dysrhythmias and Ventricular Dysrhythmias.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Junctional Dysrhythmias and Ventricular Dysrhythmias.
- Discuss the complications of Junctional Dysrhythmias and Ventricular Dysrhythmias.
- Describe the medical management of Junctional Dysrhythmias and Ventricular Dysrhythmias.
- Discuss the nursing management of Junctional Dysrhythmias and Ventricular Dysrhythmias.
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4.3.4 - Atrioventricular Blocks (First-degree AV Block, Second-degree Type I and II AV Blocks, and Third-degree AV Block)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss the various atrioventricular blocks and their etiology.
- Describe the symptoms of AV blocks.
- Describe the diagnostic tools used for AV blocks.
- Describe the treatment of AV blocks.
- Discuss the nursing management of clients with AV blocks.
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4.3.5 - Cardioversion, Defibrillation, and Electrophysiology Studies
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Explain cardioversion and defibrillation.
- State the differences between cardioversion and defibrillation.
- Discuss the indications of cardioversion and defibrillation.
- Explain electrophysiologic studies and their indications.
- Discuss the nurse’s role in care of the client and management of the tests.
- Explain electrophysiologic studies and their indication.
- Discuss the nurse's role in care of the client and management of the tests.
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4.3.6 - Pacemaker Therapy and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss the functions of the pacemaker.
- Compare the different types of pacemakers, including indications, complications, and nursing interventions.
- Explain the purpose of the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.
- Describe the nursing management of clients with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.
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4.4.1 - Coronary Atherosclerosis (CA)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of Coronary Atherosclerosis (CA).
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Coronary Atherosclerosis (CA).
- Discuss the complications of Coronary Atherosclerosis (CA).
- Describe the medical management of Coronary Atherosclerosis (CA).
- Discuss the nursing management of Coronary Atherosclerosis (CA).
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4.4.2 - Angina Pectoris
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Angina Pectoris.
- Discuss the complications of Angina Pectoris.
- Describe the medical management of Angina Pectoris.
- Discuss the nursing management of Angina Pectoris.
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4.4.3 - Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Myocardial Infarction (MI).
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Myocardial Infarction (MI).
- Discuss the complications of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Myocardial Infarction (MI).
- Describe the medical management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Myocardial Infarction (MI).
- Discuss the nursing management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Myocardial Infarction (MI).
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4.4.4 - Percutaneous Coronary Interventions and Coronary Artery Revascularization
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) and Coronary Artery Stent.
- Discuss the complications that might occur during PTCA and Coronary Artery Stent.
- Discuss the post-procedure care for clients undergoing PTCA and Coronary Artery Stent.
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4.5.1 - Valvular Disorders: Mitral Valve Prolapse, Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, and Aortic Stenosis
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of Valvular Disorders.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Valvular Disorders.
- Discuss the complications of Valvular Disorders.
- Describe the medical management of Valvular Disorders.
- Discuss the nursing management of Valvular Disorders.
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4.5.2 - Valvuloplasty and Valve Replacement
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Define valvuloplasty.
- Describe the types of valvuloplasty: commissurotomy, annuloplasty, leaflet repair, and chordoplasty.
- Define valve replacement.
- Discuss the types of valve prostheses used for replacement.
- Discuss the nursing management of valvuloplasty and valve replacement.
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4.5.3 - Cardiomyopathy
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of cardiomyopathy.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of cardiomyopathy.
- Discuss the complications of cardiomyopathy.
- Describe the medical management of cardiomyopathy.
- Discuss the nursing management of cardiomyopathy.
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4.5.4 - Rheumatoid Endocarditis and Infective Endocarditis
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of rheumatic heart disease and infective endocarditis.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of rheumatic heart disease and infective endocarditis.
- Discuss the complications of rheumatic heart disease and infective endocarditis.
- Describe the medical management of rheumatic heart disease and infective endocarditis.
- Discuss the nursing management of rheumatic heart disease and infective endocarditis.
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4.5.5 - Myocarditis and Pericarditis
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of myocarditis and pericarditis.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of myocarditis and pericarditis.
- Discuss the complications of myocarditis and pericarditis.
- Describe the medical management of myocarditis and pericarditis.
- Discuss the nursing management of myocarditis and pericarditis.
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4.6.1 - Heart Failure (HF) - Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of Heart Failure (HF) - Chronic Heart Failure (CHF).
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Heart Failure (HF) - Chronic Heart Failure (CHF).
- Discuss the complications of Heart Failure (HF) - Chronic Heart Failure (CHF).
- Describe the medical management of Heart Failure (HF) - Chronic Heart Failure (CHF).
- Discuss the nursing management of Heart Failure (HF) - Chronic Heart Failure (CHF).
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4.6.2 - Pulmonary Edema
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of pulmonary edema.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of pulmonary edema.
- Discuss the complications of pulmonary edema.
- Describe the medical management of pulmonary edema.
- Discuss the nursing management of pulmonary edema.
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4.6.3 - Cardiogenic Shock, Thromboembolism, Pericardial Effusion, and Cardiac Tamponade
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of cardiogenic shock, thromboembolism, pericardial effusion, and cardiac tamponade.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of cardiogenic shock, thromboembolism, pericardial effusion, and cardiac tamponade.
- Discuss the complications of cardiogenic shock, thromboembolism, pericardial effusion, and cardiac tamponade.
- Describe the medical management of cardiogenic shock, thromboembolism, pericardial effusion, and cardiac tamponade.
- Discuss the nursing management of cardiogenic shock, thromboembolism, pericardial effusion, and cardiac tamponade.
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4.6.4 - Cardiac Arrest
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of cardiac arrest.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of cardiac arrest.
- Discuss the complications of cardiac arrest.
- Describe the medical management of cardiac arrest.
- Discuss the nursing management of cardiac arrest.
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4.7.1 - Anatomic/Physiology Overview and Assessment of Peripheral Vascular System
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the vascular system.
- Discuss the pathophysiology of the vascular system.
- Discuss gerontological considerations.
- Describe the assessment of the vascular system.
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4.7.2 - Diagnostic Evaluation for Peripheral Circulation
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss Doppler Ultrasound Flow Studies and the nursing management.
- Discuss Exercise Testing, Duplex Ultrasonography, and Computer Tomography Scanning (CT), and the nursing management.
- Discuss Angiography and Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) and the nursing management.
- Discuss Contrast Phlebography (Venography) and Lymphoscintigraphy and the nursing management.
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4.7.3 - Arteriosclerosis and Atherosclerosis
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis.
- Discuss the complications of arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis.
- Describe the medical management of arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis.
- Discuss the nursing management of arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis.
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4.7.4 - Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease & Upper Arterial Occlusive Disease
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease & Upper Arterial Occlusive Disease.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease & Upper Arterial Occlusive Disease.
- Discuss the complications of Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease & Upper Arterial Occlusive Disease.
- Describe the medical management of Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease & Upper Arterial Occlusive Disease.
- Discuss the nursing management of Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease & Upper Arterial Occlusive Disease.
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4.7.5 - Aortoiliac Disease, Dissecting Aorta, and Raynaud Phenomenon
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of Aortoiliac Disease, Dissecting Aorta, and Raynaud Phenomenon.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Aortoiliac Disease, Dissecting Aorta, and Raynaud Phenomenon.
- Discuss the complications of Aortoiliac Disease, Dissecting Aorta, and Raynaud Phenomenon.
- Describe the medical management of Aortoiliac Disease, Dissecting Aorta, and Raynaud Phenomenon.
- Discuss the nursing management of Aortoiliac Disease, Dissecting Aorta, and Raynaud Phenomenon.
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4.7.6 - Aneurysms
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of aneurysms.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of aneurysms.
- Discuss the complications of aneurysms.
- Describe the medical management of aneurysms.
- Discuss the nursing management of aneurysms.
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4.7.7 - Arterial Embolism and Arterial Thrombosis
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of Arterial Embolism and Arterial Thrombosis.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of arterial embolism and arterial thrombosis.
- Discuss the complications of arterial embolism and arterial thrombosis.
- Describe the medical management of arterial embolism and arterial thrombosis.
- Discuss the nursing management of arterial embolism and arterial thrombosis.
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4.7.8 - Deep Vein Thromboembolism
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of deep vein thromboembolism.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of deep vein thromboembolism.
- Discuss the complications of deep vein thromboembolism.
- Describe the medical management of deep vein thromboembolism.
- Discuss the nursing management of deep vein thromboembolism.
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4.7.9 - Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Post-Thrombotic Syndrome
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of chronic venous insufficiency and post-thrombotic syndrome.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of chronic venous insufficiency and post-thrombotic syndrome.
- Discuss the complications of chronic venous insufficiency and post-thrombotic syndrome.
- Describe the medical management of chronic venous insufficiency and post-thrombotic syndrome.
- Discuss the nursing management of chronic venous insufficiency and post-thrombotic syndrome.
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4.7.10 - Leg Ulcers
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of leg ulcers.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of leg ulcers.
- Discuss the complications of leg ulcers.
- Describe the medical management of leg ulcers.
- Discuss the nursing management of leg ulcers.
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4.7.11 - Varicose Veins
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of varicose veins.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of varicose veins.
- Discuss the complications of varicose veins.
- Describe the medical management of varicose veins.
- Discuss the nursing management of varicose veins.
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4.7.12 - Lymphangitis, Lymphadenitis, Lymphedema, Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), and Cellulitis
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of Lymphangitis, Lymphadenitis, Lymphedema, Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), and Cellulitis.
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Lymphangitis, Lymphadenitis, Lymphedema, Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), and Cellulitis.
- Discuss the complications of Lymphangitis, Lymphadenitis, Lymphedema, Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), and Cellulitis.
- Describe the medical management of Lymphangitis, Lymphadenitis, Lymphedema, Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), and Cellulitis.
- Discuss the nursing management of Lymphangitis, Lymphadenitis, Lymphedema, Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), and Cellulitis.
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4.7.13 - Hypertension (HTN)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of hypertension (HTN).
- Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of hypertension (HTN).
- Discuss the complications of hypertension (HTN).
- Describe the medical management of hypertension (HTN).
- Discuss the nursing management of hypertension (HTN).
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