Full Course Description

Pathophysiology: Clinical Application at the Bedside

OUTLINE

Descriptive Analysis of Human Functions

  • Pathology of disease
  • Homeostasis
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Regulatory language of diseases to increase visibility of severity of illness

Digestive Malfunctions – When Food Doesn’t Always Equal Fuel

  • Significant data to increase quality care outcomes
  • Pancreatic disruptions
  • Major GI organ failures
  • Hepatic disturbances

Metabolic and Endocrine – Hormonal Imbalances

  • Meaningful signs and symptoms for quality care
  • Type 1 diabetes instabilities
  • Type 2 diabetes & chronicities
  • Balancing disharmonious systems

Cardiovascular Imperfections – When Circulation is Disrupted

  • Identifying key assessment criteria for excellent care
  • Failures of the heart
  • Vascular insufficiencies
  • Coagulation cascades

The Flow of Urinary Movement – Diminishing Filtration

  • Educational conversations to support changes in body image
  • Obstructions along the pathways
  • Diversions and appliances

Respiratory Fluctuations – Conditions in Airflow

  • Documentation language that clarifies care provided
  • Constricted airways
  • Conditions of excessive secretions
  • Foreign obstructive irritants

Alterations in Neurological Functions – When Thinking & Doing is Tough

  • The latest modalities to ease mobility and cognitive dysfunctions
  • Injuries of the brain
  • Spinal cord disturbances

OBJECTIVES

  1. Discover nitty-gritty tricks to simplify your nursing diagnostic skills.
  2. Identify key signs and symptoms that will help you “rule out” disease progression.
  3. Apply the impact of disease from a regulatory/reimbursement perspective.
  4. Apply comprehensive assessment skills into your evidence-based practice.
  5. Transform your assessment skills from good to great.
  6. Formulate clinical interventions based upon various pathologies that contribute to the goals.

Program Information

Outline

Descriptive Analysis of Human Functions

  • Pathology of disease
  • Homeostasis
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Regulatory language of diseases to increase visibility of severity of illness

Digestive Malfunctions – When Food Doesn’t Always Equal Fuel

  • Significant data to increase quality care outcomes
  • Pancreatic disruptions
  • Major GI organ failures
  • Hepatic disturbances

Metabolic and Endocrine – Hormonal Imbalances

  • Meaningful signs and symptoms for quality care
  • Type 1 diabetes instabilities
  • Type 2 diabetes & chronicities
  • Balancing disharmonious systems

Cardiovascular Imperfections – When Circulation is Disrupted

  • Identifying key assessment criteria for excellent care
  • Failures of the heart
  • Vascular insufficiencies
  • Coagulation cascades

The Flow of Urinary Movement – Diminishing Filtration

  • Educational conversations to support changes in body image
  • Obstructions along the pathways
  • Diversions and appliances

Respiratory Fluctuations – Conditions in Airflow

  • Documentation language that clarifies care provided
  • Constricted airways
  • Conditions of excessive secretions
  • Foreign obstructive irritants

Alterations in Neurological Functions – When Thinking & Doing is Tough

  • The latest modalities to ease mobility and cognitive dysfunctions
  • Injuries of the brain
  • Spinal cord disturbances

 

Objectives

  1. Discover nitty-gritty tricks to simplify your nursing diagnostic skills.
  2. Identify key signs and symptoms that will help you “rule out” disease progression.
  3. Apply the impact of disease from a regulatory/reimbursement perspective.
  4. Apply comprehensive assessment skills into your evidence-based practice.
  5. Transform your assessment skills from good to great.
  6. Formulate clinical interventions based upon various pathologies that contribute to the goals.

Target Audience

Nurses, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants and other Health Care Professionals

Copyright : 05/18/2016

Mastering Physical Assessment Skills: Identify Cardiac, Respiratory and Neurological Disorders

OUTLINE

Respiratory Exam

Abnormal Lung Sounds

    • Pneumonia
    • Atelectasis
    • URI
    • Bronchial Breathing
    • Bronchophony
    • Egophony
    • Whispered Petroliloquy
    • Death Rattle
    • Absent Breath Sounds
    • Pneumothorax
    • Hemothorax
  • Crackles
  • Rhonchi
  • Stridor
  • Wheezes
    • Asthma
    • COPD
    • Emphysema
  • Pleural Friction Rub

Strategies for Detection

  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Emphysema
  • Acute Asthma
  • Croup

NEUROLOGICAL EXAM

Mental Status

  • Mnemonic to Cover All Bases
    • Stroke
    • Overdose
    • Infection
    • Toxic states
    • Mental illness

Cranial Nerves

  • Techniques to Cover I-XII Quickly and Completely
  • Motor
  • Evaluate Strength and Symmetry

Sensory

  • Quick Field/Bedside Assessment

Coordination

  • Simple Test to Assess

Reflexes

  • Systematic Approach/Technique

Head Injury Evaluation

  • Glasgow Coma Scale

Abnormalities of Consciousness

Clinical Clues

  • Delirium
  • Stupor
  • Coma

Altered Mental Status

  • Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)

CARDIAC EXAM

Auscultation Sites, Sequencing and Skills

  • S2 split
  • S3
  • S4
  • Gallop
  • Opening Snap
    • Mitral and Tricuspid Valves
  • Clicks
    • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Systolic Ejection Sounds
    • Hyperdynamic State

Murmurs

  • Intensity (Grade I - VI)
  • Location
  • Radiation
  • Pitch
  • Quality
  • Timing
  • Pattern or Configuration
  • Functional vs. Pathologic Murmur

Strategies for Detection of Abnormal Cardiac Sounds

  • Innocent Systolic Ejection Murmur
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Systolic Regurgitation
  • Mitral Regurgitation
  • Tricuspid Regurgitation

Diastolic Murmurs

  • Aortic Regurgitation
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Mitral Stenosis
  • Patient Ductus Arteriosis

Prosthetic Heart Sounds

  • Pericardial Rubs
  • Mediastinal Crunch

OBJECTIVES

  • Identify where and why vesicular, bronchovesicular and bronchial sounds can be normal or abnormal and the significance of the abnormalities.
  • Interpret pathophysiology and differential diagnoses for crackles, wheezes, rhonchi and rubs.
  • Discuss management of obstructive vs. restrictive lung disease.
  • Explain and demonstrate a thorough 6-part neurological exam and document findings.
  • List primary causes of mental status changes and identify which patients are at risk for delirium and how to respond.
  • Distinguish whether abnormal S1 and S2 heart sounds are pathological or benign.
  • Define whether systolic and diastolic murmurs are benign or indicate cardiac disease.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Determine where and why vesicular, bronchovesicular and bronchial sounds can be normal or abnormal and the significance of the abnormalities.
  2. Determine pathophysiology and differential diagnoses for crackles, wheezes, rhonchi and rubs.
  3. Evaluate management of obstructive vs. restrictive lung disease.
  4. Demonstrate a thorough 6-part neurological exam and document findings.
  5. Assess primary causes of mental status changes and identify which patients are at risk for delirium and how to respond.
  6. Distinguish whether abnormal S1 and S2 heart sounds are pathological or benign.
  7. Measure whether systolic and diastolic murmurs are benign or indicate cardiac disease.

Outline

Respiratory Exam

Abnormal Lung Sounds

    • Pneumonia
    • Atelectasis
    • URI
    • Bronchial Breathing
    • Bronchophony
    • Egophony
    • Whispered Petroliloquy
    • Death Rattle
    • Absent Breath Sounds
    • Pneumothorax
    • Hemothorax
  • Crackles
  • Rhonchi
  • Stridor
  • Wheezes
    • Asthma
    • COPD
    • Emphysema
  • Pleural Friction Rub

Strategies for Detection

  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Emphysema
  • Acute Asthma
  • Croup

NEUROLOGICAL EXAM

Mental Status

  • Mnemonic to Cover All Bases
    • Stroke
    • Overdose
    • Infection
    • Toxic states
    • Mental illness

Cranial Nerves

  • Techniques to Cover I-XII Quickly and Completely
  • Motor
  • Evaluate Strength and Symmetry

Sensory

  • Quick Field/Bedside Assessment

Coordination

  • Simple Test to Assess

Reflexes

  • Systematic Approach/Technique

Head Injury Evaluation

  • Glasgow Coma Scale

Abnormalities of Consciousness

Clinical Clues

  • Delirium
  • Stupor
  • Coma

Altered Mental Status

  • Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)

CARDIAC EXAM

Auscultation Sites, Sequencing and Skills

  • S2 split
  • S3
  • S4
  • Gallop
  • Opening Snap
    • Mitral and Tricuspid Valves
  • Clicks
    • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Systolic Ejection Sounds
    • Hyperdynamic State

Murmurs

  • Intensity (Grade I - VI)
  • Location
  • Radiation
  • Pitch
  • Quality
  • Timing
  • Pattern or Configuration
  • Functional vs. Pathologic Murmur

Strategies for Detection of Abnormal Cardiac Sounds

  • Innocent Systolic Ejection Murmur
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Systolic Regurgitation
  • Mitral Regurgitation
  • Tricuspid Regurgitation

Diastolic Murmurs

  • Aortic Regurgitation
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Mitral Stenosis
  • Patient Ductus Arteriosis

Prosthetic Heart Sounds

  • Pericardial Rubs
  • Mediastinal Crunch

 

Target Audience

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists Respiratory Care Practitioners, Paramedics, Physician Assistants

Copyright : 03/25/2014