Question 1: Describe the principles of respiratory anatomy and physiology (including ventilation and lung volumes) and cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
Question 2: Describe the function and role of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems in oxygenation and circulation.
Question 3: Explore the concept of oxygen saturation and how it's measured (include nursing responsibilities)
Question 4: Explain the importance of perfusion and factors that impact perfusion.
Question 5: Describe age-related differences in older adults that influence the care of patients with oxygenation problems.
Question 6: Describe factors that affect respiratory and cardiovascular function.
Question 7: Explain key components of a cardiopulmonary assessment
Question 8: Discuss clinical outcomes related to alterations in ventilation and perfusion
Question 9: Explore health promotion activities to promote optimal respiratory function.
Question 10: Discuss the nursing care and potential complications for patients requiring supplemental oxygen, including differences between use of nasal cannula and various face masks as well as patients with tracheostomy and those requiring CPR.
Question 11: Describe precautions for oxygen administration.
Question 12: Compare and contrast common diagnostic tests (general info---not specific lab values): Arterial blood gases. Complete blood count, electrocardiography, pulmonary function studies, pulse oximetry, and thoracentesis.
Question 13: Describe the hazards of smoking and the importance of smoking cessation.
Question 14: Compare and contrast hypoxia, dyspnea and hypoventilation