An understanding of the respiratory system is a critically important component of disease diagnosis and treatment. This importance is magnified by the fact that oftentimes, the respiratory system works closely with the cardiovascular system. A variety of factors and circumstances that impact the emergence and severity of issues in one system can have a role in the performance of the other.
Effective disease analysis often requires an understanding that goes beyond these systems and their capacity to work together. The impact of patient characteristics, as well as racial and ethnic variables, can also have an important impact.
An understanding of the symptoms of alterations in the respiratory system is a critical step in diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For APRNs, this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.
In this Assignment, you examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. You identify the elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
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WEEKLY RESOURCES
To prepare:
By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific case study scenario for this Case Study Assignment. Please see the “Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.
The Assignment
In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following
The pulmonary pathophysiologic processes that result in the patient presenting these symptoms.
Any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.
How these processes interact to affect the patient.
Learning Resources
Lecturio Resources
Review the following Video Resources and Content Pages in the Lecturio Platform by clicking button below labeled Load Week 4: Learning Resources in a new window.
Pulmonary Clinical Anatomy: Introduction (4:45 min)
Obstructive Lung Disease: Pathogenesis (1:36 min)
Emphysema: Introduction (2:52 min)
Chronic Bronchitis: Pathogenesis (9:17 min)
Asthma: Introduction (2:20 min)
Bronchiectasis: Pathogenesis (5:45 min)
Occupational Lung Disease: Overview (5:58 min)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): Pathogenesis (7:18 min)
Pulmonary Embolism: Pathogenesis (3:50 min)
Pulmonary Hypertension (2:43 min)
Pneumothorax, Pleural Effusion, & Obstructive Sleep Apnea (3:06 min)
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Supplementary Resources
Note: These readings are intended to serve as supplementary to the Lecturio content provided in this course. Please refer/review these supplementary resources should you need help in reinforcing concepts and in preparation for completing this week’s Assessments.
McCance, K. L. & Huether, S. E. (2019). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier.
Chapter 32: Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems; Summary Review
Chapter 33: Alterations of Cardiovascular Function (stop at Dysrhythmias); Summary Review
Chapter 35: Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System; Summary Review
Chapter 36: Alterations of Pulmonary Function (stop at Disorders of the chest wall and pleura); (obstructive pulmonary diseases) (stop at Pulmonary artery hypertension); Summary Review
