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NURS 6501 Week 11: Concepts of Pediatrics

    NURS 6501 Week 11: Concepts of Pediatrics

    NURS 6501 Week 11: Concepts of Pediatrics

    Pediatric disorders can present unique challenges to patients, families, and healthcare providers. Disorders in these areas are complicated by the fact that young patients can have difficulties communicating symptoms. Furthermore, the manner in which disease and disorders manifest in children may be unique.

    APRNs working to support these patients and their loved ones must demonstrate not only support and compassion, but expertise to communicate and guide understanding of diagnoses and treatment plans. This includes an understanding of disease and disorders at the pediatric level.

    This week, you examine pathophysiology in pediatrics. You apply key terms, concepts, and principles in this area to demonstrate an understanding of the impact they have on altered physiology in children.

    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 14: Cancer in Children, including Summary Review
    Chapter 20: Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children (stop at Childhood tumors); Summary Review
    Chapter 34: Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children (stop at Defects decreasing pulmonary blood flow); Summary Review
    Chapter 37: Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children (stop at Congenital malformations); Summary Review
    Chapter 40: Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children, including Summary Review
    Chapter 43: Alterations of Digestive Function in Children, including Summary Review
    Chapter 46: Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children (stop at Avascular diseases); (start at Cerebral palsy) (musculoskeletal tumors in children); Summary Review
    Chapter 48: Alterations of the Integument in Children, including Summary Review
    Chapter 50: Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children, including Summary Review

    U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2019). Normal growth and development. Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002456.htm

    Document: NURS 6501 Final Exam Review (PDF document) 

    Note: Use this document to help you as you review for your Final Exam in Week 11.

    Required Media (click to expand/reduce)

    Module 8 Overview with Dr. Tara Harris

    Dr. Tara Harris reviews the structure of Module 8 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 your Final Exam. (3m)

    Wyatt, K. (2018, February 4). Pediatrics – Growth and development milestones review  [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG60nC3RJwc

    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 Chapter 20, 34, 37, 40, 43, and 46 that relate to alterations in hematological function in children. 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: Pediatrics
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    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:

    Growth and development
    Normal growth patterns
    Scoliosis (ortho)
    Kawasaki
    Alterations in children
    Congenital (heart syndrome)
    PDAs
    Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
    Asthma
    Lead poisoning and effects on neurological functioning
    Sickle cell
    Hemophilia

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    (Note: It is strongly recommended that you take the Knowledge Check at least 48 hours before taking the Final Exam.)

    Complete the Knowledge Check By Day 5 of Week 11

    To complete this Knowledge Check:

    Module 8 Knowledge Check

    Final Exam

    This 101-question exam is a test of your knowledge in preparation for your certification exam. No outside resources, including books, notes, websites, or any other type of resource, are to be used to complete this exam. You are expected to comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct.

    This exam will be on topics covered in Weeks 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. Prior to starting the exam, you should review all of your materials. This exam is timed with a limit of 2 hours for completion. When time is up, your exam will automatically submit.

    (Note: It is strongly recommended that you take the Knowledge Check at least 48 hours before taking the Final Exam.)

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    By Day 7 of Week 11

    Complete and submit your Final Exam. NURS 6501 Week 11: Concepts of Pediatrics

    To complete your exam:

    Final Exam

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