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Neuro Assessment Module Intro

Neuro Assessment Module Intro

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Describe the 7 levels of consciousness (Normal, Confused, Delirious, Somnolent, Obtunded, Stuporous, Comatose)
Discuss what assessments should be included in a routine neuro exam and how to perform them.
Discuss what adjunct assessments can be added to a neuro exam, what they indicate, and how to perform them.
Discuss the difference between Brain Death and Comatose and the implication on nursing practice.
Explain the physiology of intracranial pressure and the implications of increased intracranial pressure.
Discuss how to calculate cerebral perfusion pressure and its implications for nursing practice.

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Concepts Covered:

Cardiac Disorders
Noninfectious Respiratory Disorder
Disorders of Pancreas
Immunological Disorders
Upper GI Disorders
Musculoskeletal Trauma
Hematologic Disorders
Disorders of the Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands
Disorders of the Posterior Pituitary Gland
Integumentary Important Points
Central Nervous System Disorders – Brain
Medication Administration
Postoperative Nursing
Integumentary Disorders
Studying
Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
Nervous System
Liver & Gallbladder Disorders
Female Reproductive Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Lower GI Disorders
Male Reproductive Disorders
Shock
Vascular Disorders
Respiratory Emergencies
Acute & Chronic Renal Disorders
Urinary Disorders
Renal Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Infectious Respiratory Disorder
Respiratory Disorders
Disorders of the Adrenal Gland
Emergency Care of the Neurological Patient

Study Plan Lessons

Cardiac Labs – What and When to Use Them – Live Tutoring Archive

Congestive Heart Failure Concept Map

COPD Concept Map

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Labs

Coronary Artery Disease Concept Map

Diabetes Management

Essential NCLEX Meds by Class

Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleed Concept Map

General Assessment (Physical assessment)

Heart (Cardiac) and Great Vessels Assessment

Heart (Cardiac) Failure Therapeutic Management

Hematology/Oncology/Immunology Course Introduction

Histamine 2 Receptor Blockers

Hypercalcemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (GROANS, MOANS, BONES, STONES, OVERTONES)

Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (FRIED)

Integumentary (Skin) Important Points

Intracranial Pressure ICP

IV Complications (infiltration, phlebitis, hematoma, extravasation, air embolism)

Management of Pressure Ulcers (Pressure Injuries) Nursing Mnemonic (SKIN)

Miscellaneous Nerve Disorders

Mobility & Assistive Devices

Musculoskeletal Assessment

Myocardial Infarction (MI) Case Study (45 min)

Neuro Assessment Module Intro

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cirrhosis (Liver Disease, Hepatic encephalopathy, Portal Hypertension, Esophageal Varices)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Endometriosis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Gonorrhea (STI)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Heart Failure (CHF)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hemorrhoids

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Herpes Simplex (HSV, STI)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV STI)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Male Infertility

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Sepsis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for SIRS & MODS

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Syphilis (STI)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Thrombophlebitis (clot)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Kidney (Renal) Injury (AKI)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Valve Disorders

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Angina

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Chronic Kidney (Renal) Disease (CKD)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Endocarditis and Pericarditis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Hypertension (HTN)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocarditis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoarthritis (OA)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Nephrotic Syndrome

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Pneumonia

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Renal Calculi (Kidney Stones)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Activity Intolerance

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Kidney Injury

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Bronchitis

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Pain

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Addison’s Disease (Primary Adrenal Insufficiency)

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bowel Obstruction

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hepatitis

Patient Positioning

Pleural Space Complications (Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Pleural Effusion, Empyema, Chylothorax) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Postoperative (Postop) Complications

Procalcitonin (PCT) Lab Values

Seizure Assessment