Nursing School - Audio Review

Understand the etiology and pathophysiology of ChronicKidney Disease (CKD)            •             What is CKD?•             High risk groups•             Stages of CKD9.           Recognize the clin...

1.                      Review the structures and functions of thekidney.               •             Functionsof the nephron•             Functionsof the kidneys2.                      Understand the...

1. Understand the function of the Pituitary gland &adrenal system.                AnteriorPituitary:•             Thyroidstimulating hormone. •             Adrenocorticotropichormone (ACTH)Posteri...

1.       Understand the mechanism of breathing.          Pressure relationships in the thoracic cavity:•             intrapulmonarypressure•             intrapleuralpressure•             importanceof ...

1.  Define chest trauma.             2.  Identify the causes of chest injury.   •             Planned-Surgical•             Unplanned accidents3. Identify the common types of planned chest surgery.   ...

1.    Describe airway obstruction. a.    Complete airway obstruction b.    Partial airway obstruction c.    Symptoms of airway obstructiond.    Interventions to re-establish apatent airway 2.    Under...

Learning Outcomes:1.   Reviewand distinguish between the different ulcer types - pressure, diabetic, andvascular (venous, arterial) including assessments and assessment tools.2.   WoundBed Preparation...

Outline the nursing role in medication therapy for a patient with Dementia.Classifications:·       Cholinergico  Aricept, Reminyl, Exelon·       NMDA Antagonistso  Memantine·       Otherso  SSRIso  Be...

1.     Describe pathophysiology of Delirium and Alzheimer’s Dementia (AD).Neuritic plaques, neurofibrillary tanglesDeposits of B-amyloid proteinNeuronal degeneration/lossVascular Dementia2.     Descri...

1.     Describe relevant terminology.Hospice, Palliative care, Integrated hospice palliative care approach, End-of-life (EOL) care, Continuous palliative sedation.2.     Contrast the approach of palli...

Cataracts1. Describe the pathophysiology of cataracts. Stages Opacity of the lens 2. Describe the signs and symptoms of persons experiencing cataracts Blurred vision Decreased color perception Photoph...

1. Understand the concepts related to loss, death, and grief/bereavementLoss, Death, Grief, Bereavement, Mourning2. Understand and recognize the grieving process and the types of grief and lossTypes o...

1. Outline the nursing role in drug therapy for a patient with Parkinson’s Disease. Administration practices: Conditions for drug administration Assessment: Baseline patient status Monitoring/Evaluati...

1.  Define Parkinson’s disease.Chronic, slow, progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the basal ganglia characterized by tremors at res...

1.     Identify and describe nursing care related to seizures.Obtaining history from patient/family - Type of seizure - Manifestations - Duration - Management Maintaining safety - Se...

1.     Describe classification of seizures.Focal, generalized, and unknown onset 2.     Describe how seizures are diagnosed.Patient/family historyComplete physical and neurological examinationElectroe...

1.     Differentiate between the terms “seizure” and “epilepsy”.Paroxysmal behavior caused by abnormal dischargeof neurons. Relation to acute illness 2.     Describe the etiology and pathophysiology o...

4. Identify nursing interventions relative to the child with ASD and his/her family.Offering family supportIdentifying signs of anxiety or depression in family membersEncourage family to seek assistan...

1.     Identify treatment goals for ASD.Reducing disruptive behaviorsTeaching the child how to accomplish purposeful activitiesImproving communication skillsProviding opportunities for socializationIm...

1.     Describe the etiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Developmental disorder Risk factors Diagnosis 2.     Identify signs and symptoms associated with ASD. Impaired social functioning Impair...

3/3 7. Describe the nursing interventions for dehydration. Rehydration (oral & IV) Strict monitoring of intake & output Accurate weight of child Health teaching to prevent gastroenteritis ...

2/34. Describe how to determine the severity of dehydration.Weight change (in % or in mL/kg) Signs and symptoms 5. Relate the extent of dehydration to thetherapy.Fluid and electrolyte replacement  6. ...

1/21.     Describe the pathophysiology of dehydration in a child. Risk factors for dehydrationConsequences of dehydrationCompensatory mechanismTypes of dehydration2. Compare and contrast the fluid and...

1. Identify how nutritional challenges are related to certain health conditions in children and adolescents. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) • Ulcerative colitis (UC) ...

1.     Recall the nutritional requirements of children and adolescents. toddler and preschoolschool ageadolescent2.     Identify factors that can influence nutritional intake for children and adolesce...

6/66. Describe the nurse’s role in preventing childhood injuries.Model safety practices • Educate parents and children •Support legislative efforts that advocate prevention • Collaborate with other he...

5/6 5. Define Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and list the possible risk factors related to its occurrence. Risk factors related to sleeping position • Parental smoking, avoiding overheating, enco...

4/64. Define Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) and list the possible signs associated with SBS.Definition, signs of SBS and strategies to prevent SBS •Strategies to reduce incidences of SBS (e.g. Period of P...

3/6 3. Apply strategies that can be applied to prevent childhood injuries and identify the teaching needs for children and/or their families that promote safety. •Anticipatory safety guidance • Passiv...

2/62. Identify the leading causes or trends associated with unintentional pediatric injuries.Epidemiological approach to unintentional injuries. • Injury trends and causes related to growth & deve...

1/6Understand the connection between the developmental stage of a child and the type of injury they have. ...

2/21.    Describe age-appropriate non- pharmacological interventions for controlling pain in children.a.      Trusting relationship • Distraction-Play • Massage • Application of heat/cold • Music •Vis...

1/21.    Describe pain assessment for pain in children (the 5th vital sign)a.     Pediatric pain assessment tools • Obtain a pain experience history • 2.    Describe pharmacologic interventions, manag...

4/43.     Identify the therapeutic and adverse effects of medications used in high-risk pregnancies.Medications:  -Antihypertensives in pregnancy -IV Magnesium Sulfate (drug of choice, the monitoring ...

3/41.     Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and nursing care of gestational problems.Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia ♦ HELLP syndrome ♦ Gestational Diabetes ♦ Hyperemesis Gravidarum ♦ Hemo...

2/4 4. Describe diagnostic tests used to assess maternal and fetal well-being. Antepartum/Prenatal testing: • 1st trimester • 2nd trimester • 3rd trimester 5. Describe the care of the pregnant woman w...

1/4 2. Discuss determinants of health as risk factors and their implications for pregnancy. • Biology & Genetic Factors • Demographic Characteristics • Personal Health Practices & Coping Skill...

6/69. Identify danger signs during pregnancyTable 11-2 Signs of Potential Complications during the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Trimesters • vaginal bleeding /vaginal discharge • rupture of membranes (ROM and P...

5/6 7. Describe health teaching to promote adaptation during pregnancyTeaching Health Behaviors: • recognizing potential complications • breast care • exercise, Kegel exercises • rest and sleep • empl...

4/6Identify factors that will influence the process of maternal role transition. Psychosocial and Cultural Assessment:·      psychological response to pregnancy ·      availability of resources ·     ...

3/6Describe the psychological responses to pregnancy. - maternal responses during pregnancy: • 1st trimester • 2nd trimester • 3rd trimester - maternal adaptation - accepting the pregnancy - identifyi...

2/6Common Lab Tests ·      Blood grouping ·      CBC, Hemoglobin (Hgb) ·      RH factor and antibody screen ·       Rubella ·      Hepatitis B screen ·      STD’s·       Urinalysis ·       Maternal bl...

1/61.     Describe maternal physiological and psychosocial changes that occurduring pregnancy.2.     Identify signs of pregnancy a.     Presumptive b.     Probable c.     Positive3. Describe antepartu...

3/31.    Relate the pathology to therapy; describe pharmacological and nursing interventions associated with an acute respiratory illness in the pediatric population.a.     Epinephrine, dexamethasone,...

2/31.    Describe the diagnostic tests used in respiratory illnesses.a.      Arterial blood gasesb. Nasopharyngeal aspirations and culturesc. Chest x-raysd. Bronchoscopy2.    Describe the s...

1/31.    Describe the differences in the anatomy and physiology of the pediatric respiratory system that increase the risk for respiratory illness.2.    Assess signs and symptoms, analyze causative an...

3/31.    Describe the use of various medications in the management of intrapartum and postpartum complications.a.     Tocolyticsb. Glucocorticoids c. Anti-inflammatories d. Electrolytes e. ...

2/31.    Describe the etiology, nursing care and therapeutic management of various postpartum complications.a.     Rupture of uterus b. Amniotic fluid embolism (anaphylactoid syndrome) c. Inversi...

1/31.     Describe the etiology, nursing care and therapeutic management of various intrapartum complications.a.      Spontaneous preterm labor b. Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) c. Chor...

3/31.     Formulate guidelines for preparing children of different age groups for procedures.a.      Before the procedure b.      During the procedurec.       After the procedure ...