WEEK 5: Chapters 15, 20
Chapter 15 – Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines
- Discuss the significance of homeostasis.
- Explain the mechanisms that adapt and maintain homeostasis.
- Discuss the significance of each of the four vital signs: temperature, respiration, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Identify the normal range for each of the vital signs.
- Explain the implications of abnormal vital signs.
- Describe how vital signs are assessed.
- Explain the indications for administering oxygen therapy.
- Differentiate high-flow and low-flow oxygen-delivery devices.
- Explain why caution must be used when performing radiographic procedures on patients receiving oxygen therapy.
- Describe the uses of, or indications for, the following thoracic tubes and lines to manage compromised patients: endotracheal tubes, thoracostomy tubes, and central venous lines.
- Describe the radiographic appearance and proper placement of endotracheal tubes, thoracostomy tubes, and central venous lines.
- Differentiate various types of central venous lines.
- Recognize the clinical complications associated with use and placement of tubes and lines used in the thorax.
Chapter 20 – Medical Emergencies
- Define terms related to medical emergencies.
- List the objectives of first aid.
- List general priorities for working with patients in acute situations.
- Explain the purpose of an emergency cart and its contents.
- Differentiate between the two primary types of external cardiac defibrillators.
- Explain the four levels of consciousness.
- Describe the signs and symptoms of various medical emergencies.
- Discuss methods of avoiding the factors that contribute to shock.
- Discuss factors that contribute to the development of hypoglycemia.
- Describe the appropriate procedure for handling patients with various medical emergencies.
- Describe the correct procedure for administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Describe the general procedure for the use of an automatic external cardiac defibrillator.
- Demonstrate appropriate principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
