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, 2005
Mon/Wed 11:00 - 12:50 a.m.—Hawkins 229
| DATE | TOPIC | HOURS | REQUIRED READINGS & ACTIVITIES |
| 8/29 | Orientation A. Self-care &
priorities |
2 | Morton, Ch 1-6 (Additional readings & activities will be assigned from time to time) |
| 8/31 | Alteration in Cardiac Output A. Dysrhythmias B. Related Medications |
2 | Morton, Ch 17
esp pp244-63 CAI: Arrhythmia recognition in Feinberg computer lab EKG: analysis and
intervention videos, MV5266 - EKG interpretation, |
| 9/5 | Dysrhythmias (cont) | 2 | http://www.rnceus.com/ekg/ekgframe.html |
| 9/7 | Dysrhythmias (cont) | 2 | Morton, Ch 18 esp pp298-305 |
| 9/12 | Alteration in Cardiac Output
C Myocardial infarction D. Acute heart failure |
2 | CAI: Complex problems - MI in Feinberg
computer lab Morton, Ch 21 Morton, Ch 20 |
| 9/14 | Alteration in Cardiac Output w/ related medications (cont.) | 2 | Morton, Ch 19, 22 |
| 9/19 | EXAM #1
A. ImmunocompromiseB. Infection control C. Related medications |
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Theory 8/29-9/14 NSL Bedside
EKG, Pacemaker, Cardioversion
Morton, Ch 45, 46, 48 Handouts |
| 9/21 | Alteration in Tissue Perfusion:
Shock A. Cardiogenic (CS)B. Hypovolemic(HS) C. Septic (SS) D. Related medications |
1 | Morton, Ch
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CAI: Shock Management in Feinberg computer lab |
| 9/26 | Shock (cont.) | 2 | As above |
| 9/28 & 10/3 | Alteration in GI Function A.
Nutritional considerations - including diabetic ketoacidosis B. Related medications |
4 | Morton, Ch 38-41, 44 esp pp1038-1057 |
| 10/5 | EXAM #2 - take home | Theory 9/13 to 9/27 NSL Vascular access Hemodynamic monitoring | |
| 10/10 | Columbus Day Break | ||
| 10/12 | 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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Morton, Ch
7-10
Morton, Ch 28-31 |
| 10/17 | Alteration in Respiratory
Function A. Acute Respiratory FailureB. ARDS |
1 | Morton, Ch 23-27 |
| 10/19 | Alteration in Respiratory
Function C. Pulmonary Embolism D. Related Medications |
2 | As above |
| 10/24 | EXAM #3 | 1 | Theory 10/4 to 10/13 NSL Artificial Airways & Mech. Ventilation |
| 10/26 | Hematologic Dysfunction
Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) Alteration in GI Function B. Acute GI bleed C. Related medications |
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Handouts
eMedicine article on
DIC
Morton, pp953-61 |
| 10/31 | Disaster Nursing | 2 | Handout |
| 11/2 | Disaster Nursing/First Aid | 2 | Handout |
| 11/7 | Multiple Trauma A. Mechanisms & triaging B. Head/spinal injury1. Facial injuries2. Skull fractures 3. Subdural hematoma 4. Brain stem injury 5. Cervical fracture |
2 | Morton, Ch
55 * emphasis on acute stage: problems & management Morton, Ch 32-37 High-Tech Monitoring of Traumatic Brain Injury - CD-ROM Concept Media (MV5286) |
| 11/9 | EXAM #4 | 1 | Theory 10/20 to 11/1 NSL Sengstaken-Blakemore tube (SBT) |
| 11/14 | Multiple Trauma C. Thoracic injury1. Lung contusion2. Flail chest 3. Hemo/pneumothorax 4. Cardiac tamponade 5. Great vessels |
2 | Morton, Ch 55 plus handouts |
| 11/116 | Multiple Trauma D. Abdominal traumaE. Pelvic trauma |
2 | As above |
| 11/21 | Burns and Thermal Injuries | 2 | Morton, Ch 53 |
| 11/23 | Thanksgiving Break | ||
| 11/28 | Burns (cont.)
Related medications |
2 | As above |
| 11/30 | Immunologic dysfunction Organ Transplantation 1. Indications/contra-indications 2. Donor/recipient compatibility3. Organ procurement |
2 | Handouts
Morton, Ch 47 |
| 12/5 | Immunologic dysfunction (cont.) 4. Pre/postoperative carea. Kidney transplantsb. Heart transplants5. Related medications |
2 | As above |
| 12/7 | 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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