NURSING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Course Instructors:
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Brian J. Baumgartner, PhD, 903-675-6363
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Ray Hargrove-Huttel, RN, PhD Trinity Valley Community College |
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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Grading Policies: The course will be divided into 7 major sections ("learning modules") 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. Each learning module is subdivided into the following sections and should be completed in this order: 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). Springhouse
(formerly Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins,
Helpful Resources: Refer to the Animation Player, Medical Dictionary, Medline Plus and other websites for supplementary information, definitions, and video tutorials listed under section 1 of the "Learning Modules" 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