Care of the Adult III
David Curry
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Care of the Adult III
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NUR 464 TOPIC SCHEDULE Fall, 2004
Mon/Wed 11:00 - 12:50 a.m.—Hawkins 229
| DATE | TOPIC | HOURS | REQUIRED READINGS & ACTIVITIES |
| 8/23 | Orientation A. Self-care &
priorities |
2 | Urden, Ch 1, 3, 4-9 (Additional readings & activities will be assigned from time to time) |
| 8/25 | Alteration in Cardiac Output A. Dysrhythmias B. Related Medications |
2 | Urden, Ch 10,
11, 12 CAI: Arrhythmia recognition in Feinberg computer lab EKG: analysis and
intervention videos, MV5266 - EKG interpretation, |
| 8/30 | Dysrhythmias (cont) | 2 | http://www.rnceus.com/ekg/ekgframe.html |
| 9/1 | Dysrhythmias (cont) | 2 | As above |
| 9/6 | Alteration in Cardiac Output
C Myocardial infarction D. Acute heart failure |
2 | As above
CAI: Complex problems - MI in Feinberg computer lab |
| 9/8 | Alteration in Cardiac Output w/ related medications (cont.) | 2 | As above |
| 9/13 | EXAM #1 Immunological Dysfunction A. ImmunocompromiseB. Infection control C. Related medications |
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Theory 8/23-9/8 NSL Bedside
EKG, Pacemaker, Cardioversion Handouts |
| 9/15 | Alteration in Tissue Perfusion:
Shock A. Cardiogenic (CS)B. Hypovolemic(HS) C. Septic (SS) D. Related medications |
1 | Urden, Ch 26
CAI: Shock Management in Feinberg computer lab |
| 9/20 | Shock (cont.) | 2 | As above |
| 9/22-27 | Alteration in GI Function A.
Nutritional considerations - including diabetic ketoacidosis B. Related medications |
4 | Urden, Ch 5, 23, 24 |
| 9/29 | EXAM #2 - take home | Theory 9/13 to 9/27 NSL Vascular access Hemodynamic monitoring | |
| 10/4 | Concepts of Critical Care
Nursing: Ethical & legal issues Alteration in Renal Function: A. Acute renal failure
2. acute tubular necrosis (ATN) B. Related medications |
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Urden, Ch 2
Urden, Ch 19-20 |
| 10/6 | Alteration in Respiratory
Function A. Acute Respiratory FailureB. ARDS |
1 | Urden, Ch 13-15 |
| 10/11 | Columbus Day Break | ||
| 10/13 | Alteration in Respiratory
Function C. Pulmonary Embolism D. Related Medications |
2 | As above |
| 10/18 | EXAM #3 | 1 | Theory 10/4 to 10/13 NSL Artificial Airways & Mech. Ventilation |
| 10/20 | Hematologic Dysfunction
Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) Alteration in GI Function B. Acute GI bleed C. Related medications |
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Handouts
Urden, Ch 21, 22 |
| 10/25 | Disaster Nursing | 2 | Handout |
| 10/27 | Disaster Nursing/First Aid | 2 | Handout |
| 11/1 | Multiple Trauma A. Mechanisms & triaging B. Head/spinal injury1. Facial injuries2. Skull fractures 3. Subdural hematoma 4. Brain stem injury 5. Cervical fracture |
2 | Urden, Ch 25 * emphasis on acute stage: problems & management Urden, Ch 16-18 |
| 11/3 | EXAM #4 | 1 | Theory 10/20 to 11/1 NSL Sengstaken-Blakemore tube (SBT) |
| 11/8 | Multiple Trauma C. Thoracic injury1. Lung contusion2. Flail chest 3. Hemo/pneumothorax 4. Cardiac tamponade 5. Great vessels |
2 | Urden, Ch 25 plus handouts |
| 11/10 | Multiple Trauma D. Abdominal traumaE. Pelvic trauma |
2 | As above |
| 11/15 | Burns and Thermal Injuries | 2 | Handouts |
| 11/17 | Burns (cont.)
Related medications |
2 | As above |
| 11/22 | Immunologic dysfunction Organ Transplantation 1. Indications/contra-indications 2. Donor/recipient compatibility3. Organ procurement |
2 | Handouts |
| 11/24 | Thanksgiving Break | ||
| 11/29 | Immunologic dysfunction (cont.) 4. Pre/postoperative carea. Kidney transplantsb. Heart transplants5. Related medications |
2 | As above |
| 12/1 | Special topics/review | 2 | Handouts |
| FINALS WEEK | Exact Date and Time TBA EXAM #5 Course & Faculty Evaluation |
Theory 11/8-12/1
NSL Emergency/first aid |
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