Care of the Adult III
David Curry
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Care of the Adult III
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NUR 464 TOPIC SCHEDULE Spring, 2008
Mon/Wed 8:00-9:50 a.m. — Hawkins 209
| DATE | TOPIC | HOURS | REQUIRED READINGS & ACTIVITIES |
| 1/28 | Orientation A. Self-care &
priorities |
2 | Morton, Ch 1-6 (Additional readings & activities will be assigned from time to time) Mirror,
mirror on the Wall. Davis, K. et. al. |
| 1/30 | Alteration in Cardiac Output A. Dysrhythmias B. Related Medications |
2 | Morton, Ch 17
esp pp244-63 |
| 2/4 | Dysrhythmias (cont) | 2 | http://www.rnceus.com/ekg/ekgframe.html |
| 2/6 | Dysrhythmias (cont) | 2 | Morton, Ch 18
esp pp298-305 - circulatory system image |
| 2/11 | Alteration in Cardiac Output
C Myocardial infarction D. Acute heart failure |
2 | CAI: Complex problems - MI in Feinberg
computer lab Morton, Ch 21 MI animation Morton, Ch 20 HF web resource |
| 2/13 | Alteration in Cardiac Output w/ related medications (cont.) | 2 | Morton, Ch 19, 22 Heart Failure medications Left ventricular assist device Intra-aortic balloon pump |
| 2/18 | EXAM #1
A. ImmunocompromiseB. Infection control C. Related medications |
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Theory 8/27-9/12 NSL Bedside
EKG, Pacemaker, Cardioversion
Morton, Ch 45, 46, 48 Handouts |
| 2/20 | Alteration in Tissue Perfusion:
Shock A. Cardiogenic (CS)B. Hypovolemic(HS) C. Septic (SS) D. Related medications |
1 | Morton, Ch
54
Hypovolemic
shock article |
| 2/25 | Shock (cont.) | 2 | As above |
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2/27 & 3/3 |
Alteration in GI Function A.
Nutritional considerations - including diabetic ketoacidosis B. Related medications |
4 | Morton, Ch
38-41, 44 esp pp1038-1057
Handouts |
| 3/5 | EXAM #2 - take home | Theory 9/17-10/1 NSL Vascular access Hemodynamic monitoring | |
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3/10
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Concepts of
Critical Care Nursing: Ethical & legal issues Alteration in Renal Function:
B. Acute tubular necrosis (ATN - intrarenal) C. Related medications |
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Morton,
Ch 7-10
Morton, Ch 28-31
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| 3/12 | Alteration in Renal Function: continued | 2 | As above |
| 3/17+19 | Spring Break | ||
| 3/24 | Alteration in Respiratory
Function A. Acute Respiratory FailureB. ARDS |
2 | Morton, Ch 23-27 |
| 3/26 | Alteration in Respiratory
Function C. Pulmonary Embolism D. Related Medications |
2 | As above Nurse Bob's pulmonary stuff Mechanical ventilation eMedicine article - PE |
| 3/31 | EXAM #3 | 1 | Theory 10/3 to 10/24 NSL Artificial Airways & Mech. Ventilation |
| 4/2 | 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 |
| 4/7 | Disaster Nursing | 2 | Handout - MS in Disaster Medicine + Management |
| 4/9 | Disaster Nursing/First Aid | 2 | Handout |
| 4/14 | 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) |
| 4/16 | EXAM #4 | 1 | Theory 10/31 to 11/12 NSL Sengstaken-Blakemore tube (SBT) |
| 4/21 | Multiple Trauma C. Thoracic injury1. Lung contusion2. Flail chest 3. Hemo/pneumothorax 4. Cardiac tamponade 5. Great vessels |
2 | Morton, Ch 55 plus handouts |
| 4/23 | Multiple Trauma D. Abdominal trauma E. Pelvic trauma |
2 | As above
Diagnostic peritoneal lavage Blunt abdominal trauma Penetrating abdominal trauma Pelvic fracture |
| 4/28 | Burns and Thermal Injuries | 2 | Morton, Ch 53 Emergency Medicine article on burns |
| 4/30 | Burns (cont.)
Related medications |
2 | As above Skin graft drawings |
| 5/5 +
5/7 |
Immunologic dysfunction Organ Transplantation 1. Indications and contraindications 3. Organ procurement 4. Pre/postoperative care a. Kidney transplants b. Heart transplants 5. Related medications |
4 | Handouts
Morton, Ch 47 Organ
Donation: Medline Plus |
| FINALS WEEK | Exact Date and Time TBA EXAM #5 Course & Faculty Evaluation |
Final exam covers trauma, burns and organ transplantation content - it is online May 14th at 0800 |
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