NURSING
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Course
Instructors:
|
Brian J.
Baumgartner, PhD, 903-675-6363
|
Ray
Hargrove-Huttel, RN, PhD
huttel@tvcc.edu |
Course Description:
Basic principles of pathophysiology emphasizing nursing applications. Topics
include principles of homeostasis related to body systems. This course lends
itself to either a blocked or integrated approach. This course will be
team-taught between Dr. Baumgartner and Dr. Hargrove-Huttel and
other TVCC HealthCenter faculty.
Learning Outcomes:
The student will discuss homeostasis as a mechanism for achieving and
maintaining normal interaction of structure and functions; relate the
physiological system and its role in pathogenesis; and explain importance of
pathophysiology in nursing practice.
Suggested
Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology
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and password is last four digits of your social security
number.
Grading Policies:
The course will be divided into 7 major sections that address the
pathophysiology of a specific organ system, plus a review section at the start
of the course. The review section will not be graded. There will be a 20
question quiz that must be completed in 30 minutes at the end of each section.
Each quiz is worth 20 points, for a total of 140 points possible for the course.
Students must have minimum of 98 points (70%) to pass with a C. Students will be
allowed to work ahead, but all section quizzes must be completed by the
deadline indicated on the course calendar. An optional 50 question comprehensive
exam will be administered at the end of the semester. The final exam grade can
be used to substitute for the lowest quiz score. If the student is satisfied
with his/her grade at the end of the semester, the final exam is not required.
Self-assessment quizzes will also be available throughout the semester as a
study aid. There will be ten randomly chosen questions per self-assessment quiz
and they may be taken two times per section. Self-assessment quizzes are not
graded and must be completed within 15 minutes.
Organization of
Course: All assignments, quizzes, and supplemental course
materials will be administered online. Refer to the calendar on the course
website for quiz deadlines and recommended pace. Students are encouraged to
follow the format as outlined on the course website. Each major section is
subdivided into the following sections: A) review of section learning
objectives, B) recommended readings from the assigned textbook, C) supplementary
internet tutorials, D) completion of study questions at the end of the
appropriate chapter, E) completion of self-assessment quizzes, and F) completion
of required quiz.
Required textbook:
Pathophysiology made Incredibly Easy (3rd edition). Lippincott,
Williams, & Wilkins,
Helpful Resources:
Refer to the Animation Player, Medical Dictionary, and Medline Plus websites for
supplementary information, definitions, and video tutorials listed under section
1 of the "Course Topics" link.
Student
Communication: The student is highly encouraged to submit all
questions concerning course subject matter to the online discussion board. The
online discussion board will be monitored by TVCC faculty to respond to
questions. All students enrolled in the course will have access to the
discussion board, and all submissions will be visible to all students enrolled
in the course. Personal enquiries concerning grades, technical assistance,
computer problems, etc. should be submitted to Dr. Baumgartner at his e-mail
address or during office hours.
Course Outline:
Please refer to the course calendar for deadlines.
I. Review of
Human Anatomy & Physiology
A. Body
Regions
B.
Directional Terms
C. Organ
Systems
D.
Tissues
II.
Neurological system (Ch. 9)
A.
Brain
1.
Cerebrovascular accident
2.
Seizures
3.
Increased intracranial pressure
B. Spinal cord injury
III.
Cardiovascular system (Ch. 8)
A.
Arteries
1.
Arteriosclerosis/atherosclerosis
2.
Hypertension
3. Aneurysm
4. Arterial insufficiency
B. Veins
1. Deep Vein Thrombosis
2.
Chronic venous insufficiency
3.
Varicose veins
C.
Heart
1. Myocardial ischemia
2. Heart failure (congestive heart
failure)
3. Valvulardisorders
4. Dysrhythmias
IV. Respiratory
system (Ch. 7)
A.
Restrictive
1.
Asthma
2.
Pneumonia
B. Obstructive
1. Emphysema
2. Respiratory
failure
3. Pulmonary
edema
V. Gastrointestinal
system (
A. Stomach
1.
Excess acid production
B. Small intestines
1. Malabsorption
C. Large intestines
1. Diarrhea
2. Constipation
VI. Endocrine
system (Ch. 6)
A. Adrenal gland
1. Addison’s disease
2. Cushing’s syndrome
B. Thyroid gland
1. Hyperthyroidism
2. Hypothyroidism
C. Pancreas
1. Hypoglycemia
2. Hyperglycemia
VII. Renal
system (
A. Renal failure
B. Fluid volume
1. Excess
2. Deficit
C. Electrolyte
1.
Sodium
2. Potassium
3. Calcium
4. Magnesium
VIII. Immune/Inflammatory response (Ch.
4)
A. Anaphylaxis
B. Allergies
C. Inflammation
1. Local
2. Systemic
IX. Optional
Comprehensive Exam