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Blood Transfusion
Myocardial Infarction
Hypokalemia (low potassium)
Hyponatremia (low sodium)
Hypovolemic shock
Insulin reaction
Pain Assessment
Stroke Symptoms
Trauma Care
Congestive Heart Failure
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Renal Failure
Preeclampsia
Post-Op Pneumonia
Possible Sepsis
Hemianopia
IV Infiltration
Narcotic Reaction
Blunt Trauma
Falls
Code Blue
Abruptio Placenta
Transphenoidal Surgery/ Diabetes Insipidus
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Medication Errors
Meningitis
Hyperkalemia (High potassium)
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Pneumothorax vs. hemothorax
Medication administration
Chest Pain and Shortness of Breath
Febrile Seizures ( Fever in Children)
Preterm Labor
Wrist Fracture
Hypovolemic Shock
Septic Shock
Spinal Shock
Eye Injury
CHAPTER 8 - UNDERSTANDING RESPIRATORY CARE
Recognize respiratory distress and indications for intubation
Discuss intervention and patient/family education
Relate management and troubleshooting the ventilated patient
Discuss weaning and complications of mechanical ventilation
Discuss tracheostomy intervention and care
CHAPTER 9 PACU CARE, BRAIN ISSUES AND MORE
PACU Care (Post Operative Care)
Malignant Hyperthermia
Epidural and Subdural Bleeding
Basal Skull Fracture
Paralytic Ileus
PCA Administration
Brain Stem Function
Coma (Hearing)
Anticoagulation Therapy
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CHAPTER 10 ANASARCA & HEART, KIDNEY, LIVER
Anasarca
Heart Failure
Heart Transplantation
Liver Failure
Liver Transplantation
Kidney Failure
Kidney Transplantation
Helpful information regarding Organ Transplantation
CHAPTER 11 - PART 1 EKG SERIES - WHERE IS THAT MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION?
Identify the heart's main blood supply
Recognize Myocardial Ischemia vs. Infarction
Discuss 12 Lead EKG and lead Placement
Indentify the location of the Myocardial Infarction on the EKG
The clinical picture of a patient in Cardiogenic Shock
Relate the management of a patient with chest pain
CHAPTER 11 - PART 2 LETHAL CARDIAC RHYTHMS
Atrial Fibrillation - its association with stroke symptoms
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia
Third Degree AV Block
PEA and Asystole
PVCS
CABG
Torsades de Pointes
Identifying Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Monitoring Blood Glucose
Insulin Administration
Complications of Diabetes
Patient Education
CHAPTER 13 - ANEMIAS, AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES & ARNOLD CHIARI
Anemias
SLA (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
Gout
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
Arnold Chiari Malformation
Vasospasm after SAH
Hypovolemic Shock and its treatment
Conscious Sedation
Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiopulmonary Arrest in the ICU
ARDS (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome) in the Trauma patient
Sepsis in the ICU patient
(Patient Assessment is an important tool)
Patient Responsiveness Assessment
Stroke Assessment
Cranial Nerve Assessment
Spinal Assessment
Fall Assessment
Pain Assessment
Respiratory and Cardiac Assessment
Abdominal Assessment
CHAPTER 16 - CARE PLANNING AND PATIENT EDUCATION
Hospital Admission
HIPAA
Diabetic Education for the layperson
Insulin Reaction
Poor circulation in the diabetic patient
Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke
Electrolyte Imbalances in the Cardiac patient
The Seizure patient
Diabetes Insipidus and Transphenodial Surgery
Organ Transplantation
Falls
IV Therapy - Heparin Therapy
Ventilated Patient
Paralytic ileus in the surgical patient
Liver Failure
Renal Failure
Cat Scan
MRI
Cardiac Stress Test
Ultrasound
Eye Exam
Angiography
CHAPTER 18 STROKE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
Identifying Strokes
Stroke Causes
Stroke Symptoms
Stroke Diagnostic Tests
Stroke Treatment
The Glasgow Coma Scale - an assessment tool
Stroke - Brain Injury and how to Identify it
Care Planning and Education of the Stroke Patient
Rehabilitation after Stroke
CHAPTER 19 ARTHRITIS, BURNS & ELBOW FRACTURE
Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Burns (First, second, third & fourth degree)
Rule of Nines Chart
Skin Grafting
Fibromyalgia
Cerebral Edema
Volksmann's Contracture
CHAPTER 20 What are the Roles they play in the Clinical Setting?
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Speech, Physical, Respiratory and Occupational Therapists
Housekeeping Services
Pharmacist
Social Worker
X Ray and Ultrasound Technician
Dietician/ Food Services
Transporter
Educator/ Infection Control
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