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NURS 6501 Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

    NURS 6501 Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

    NURS 6501 Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

    What’s Happening This Module?

    Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders is a 2-week module, Weeks 3 and 4 of the course. In this module, you will examine fundamental concepts of cellular processes and the alterations that lead to various cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and disorders. You will evaluate the genetic environment and its impact on these diseases. You will also evaluate the impact of patient characteristics, including racial and ethnic variables, on physiological functioning.

    What do I have to do?     When do I have to do it?    
    Review your Learning Resources Days 1–7, Weeks 3 and 4
    Knowledge Check: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders Complete by Day 7 of Week 3
    Module 2 Case Study Analysis You are encouraged to work on your Module 2 Assignment throughout the module. However, this Assignment is not due until Day 7 of Week 4.

     

    Week 3: Concepts of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

    The circulatory system and the respiratory system are powerful partners in health. While they work closely together in good health, a disease or disorder that manifests in one can have a significant impact on both, hampering the pair’s ability to collaborate.

    Cardiovascular and respiratory disease and disorders are among the most common reasons for hospital visits, and among the leading causes of fatality. Heart disease and pneumonias are among the most familiar, but a wide variety of issues can impact physiological functioning of one or both systems.

    This week, you examine fundamental concepts of cardiovascular and respiratory disorders. You explore common diseases and disorders that impact these systems, and you apply the key terms and concepts that help communicate the pathophysiological nature of these issues to patients.

    Learning Objectives

    Students will:

    Analyze concepts and principles of pathophysiology across the lifespan

    Learning Resources

    McCance, K. L. & Huether, S. E. (2019). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier.

    Chapter 32: Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems; Summary Review
    Chapter 33: Alterations of Cardiovascular Function (stop at Dysrhythmias); Summary Review
    Chapter 35: Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System; Summary Review
    Chapter 36: Alterations of Pulmonary Function (stop at Disorders of the chest wall and pleura); (obstructive pulmonary diseases) (stop at Pulmonary artery  hypertension); Summary Review

    Inamdar, A. A. & Inamdar, A. C. (2016). Heart failure: Diagnosis, management, and utilization, 5(7). doi:10.3390/jcm5070062

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    Module 2 Overview with Dr. Tara Harris 

    Dr. Tara Harris reviews the structure of Module 2 as well as the expectations for the module. Consider how you will manage your time as you review your media and Learning Resources throughout the module to prepare for your Knowledge Check and Assignment. (4m)

    Pneumonia

    MedCram. (2015, September 14). Pneumonia explained clearly by MedCram.com [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqyPECmkSeo

    Note: The approximate length of the media program is 13 minutes.

     

    Online Media from Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children

    In addition to this week’s media, it is highly recommended that you access and view the resources included with the course text, Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children. Focus on the videos and animations in Chapters 32, 33, 35, and 36 that relate to cardiorespiratory systems and alteration in cardiorespiratory systems. Refer to the Learning Resources in Week 1 for registration instructions. If you have already registered, you may access the resources at https://evolve.elsevier.com/

    Knowledge Check: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

    In this exercise, you will complete a 10- to 20-essay type question Knowledge Check to gauge your understanding of this module’s content.

    Possible topics covered in this Knowledge Check include:

    myocardial infarction
    endocarditis
    myocarditis
    valvular disorders
    lipid panels
    coagulation
    clotting cascade
    deep vein thrombosis
    hypertension
    heart failure
    COPD
    asthma
    pneumonias

    Photo Credit: Getty Images/Science Photo Library RF

    Complete the Knowledge Check by Day 7 of Week 3

    To complete this Knowledge Check:

    Module 2 Knowledge Check

    What’s Coming Up in Week 4?

    Photo Credit: [BrianAJackson]/[iStock / Getty Images Plus]/Getty Images

    Next week, you will examine the alterations in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and the resultant disease processes through case study analysis. You will also consider patient characteristics, including racial and ethnic variables, which may impact altered physiology.

     

    Week 4: Alterations in the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems

    Cardiovascular and respiratory disorders can quickly become dangerous healthcare matters, and they routinely land among the leading causes of hospital admissions. Disorders in these areas are complicated by the fact that these two systems work so closely as contributors to overall health. APRNs working to form a similarly close partnership with patients must demonstrate not only support and compassion, but expertise to guide the understanding of diagnoses and treatment plans. This includes an understanding of patient medical backgrounds, relevant characteristics, and other variables that can be factors in their diagnoses and treatments.

    This week, you examine alterations in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and the resultant disease processes. You also consider patient characteristics, including racial and ethnic variables, and the impact they have on altered physiology. NURS 6501 Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

    Learning Objectives

    Students will:

    Analyze processes related to cardiovascular and respiratory disorders
    Analyze alterations in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and the resultant disease processes
    Analyze racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning
    Evaluate the impact of patient characteristics on disorders and altered physiology

    Learning Resources

    McCance, K. L. & Huether, S. E. (2019). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier.

    Chapter 32: Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems; Summary Review
    Chapter 33: Alterations of Cardiovascular Function (stop at Dysrhythmias); Summary Review
    Chapter 35: Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System; Summary Review
    Chapter 36: Alterations of Pulmonary Function (stop at Disorders of the chest wall and pleura); (obstructive pulmonary diseases) (stop at Pulmonary artery hypertension); Summary Review

    Note: The above chapters were first presented in the Week 3 resources. If you read them previously you are encouraged to review them this week.

    Inamdar, A. A. & Inamdar, A. C. (2016). Heart failure: Diagnosis, management, and utilization, 5(7). doi:10.3390/jcm5070062

    Note: The above article was first presented in the Week 3 resources. If you read it previously you are encouraged to review it this week.

    Pneumonia

    MedCram. (2015, September 14). Pneumonia explained clearly by MedCram [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqyPECmkSeo

    Note: The approximate length of the media program is 13 minutes.
    (Previously reviewed in Week 3)

     

    Online Media from Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children

    In addition to this week’s media, it is highly recommended that you access and view the resources included with the course text, Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children. Focus on the videos and animations in Chapters 32, 33, 35, and 36 that relate to cardiorespiratory systems and alteration in cardiorespiratory systems. Refer to the Learning Resources in Week 1 for registration instructions. If you have already registered, you may access the resources at https://evolve.elsevier.com/

    Module 2 Assignment: Case Study Analysis

    An understanding of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems is a critically important component of disease diagnosis and treatment. This importance is magnified by the fact that these two systems work so closely together. A variety of factors and circumstances that impact the emergence and severity of issues in one system can have a role in the performance of the other.

    Effective disease analysis often requires an understanding that goes beyond these systems and their capacity to work together. The impact of patient characteristics, as well as racial and ethnic variables, can also have an important impact.

    Photo Credit: yodiyim / Adobe Stock

    An understanding of the symptoms of alterations in cardiovascular and respiratory systems is a critical step in diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For APRNs this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.

    In this Assignment, you examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. You identify the elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health.

    To prepare:

    By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific case study scenario for this Case Study Assignment. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.

    Assignment (1- to 2-page case study analysis)

    In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following

    The cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary pathophysiologic processes that result in the patient presenting these symptoms.
    Any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.
    How these processes interact to affect the patient.

    By Day 7 of Week 4

    Submit your Case Study Analysis Assignment by Day 7 of Week 4

    Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The sample paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates). All papers submitted must use this formatting.

    Submission and Grading Information

    To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

    Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “M2Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.
    Click the Module 2 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.
    Click the Module 2 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.
    Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “M2Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.
    If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
    Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.

    Grading Criteria

    To access your rubric:

    Module 2 Assignment Rubric

    Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity

    To check your Assignment draft for authenticity:

    Submit your Module 2 Assignment draft and review the originality report.

    Submit Your Assignment by Day 7 of Week 4

    To participate in this Assignment:

    Module 2 Assignment

    What’s Coming Up in Module 3?

    Photo Credit: [BrianAJackson]/[iStock / Getty Images Plus]/Getty Images

    In Module 3, you will analyze processes related to gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders through case study analysis. To do this, you will analyze alterations in the relevant systems and the resultant disease processes. You will also consider patient characteristics, including racial and ethnic variables, which may impact physiological functioning and altered physiology.

    Week 5 Knowledge Check: Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disorders

    In Week 5 Knowledge Check, you will demonstrate your understanding of the topics covered during Module 3. This Knowledge Check will be composed of a series of questions related to specific scenarios provided. It is highly recommended that you review the Learning Resources in their entirety prior to taking the Knowledge Check since the resources cover the topics addressed. Plan your time accordingly.

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