NUR 2048 - Nursing Role Integration

This video describes the pathophysiology of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) using visuals, art, and animation. It presents scenario-based discussion of signs and symptoms associated with each stage. A part of the series Acute Respiratory Disorders.

Detailing four conditions that can lead to a diagnosis of hypertension, this video examines actions, indications, and contraindications for such antihypertensive drugs as ACE inhibitors and ARBs, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and central adrenergic inhibitors. It also explores when to use and not to use such anticoagulants as warfarin, heparin, and antiplatelet agents.

Using expert interviews and illustrative scenarios, this program provides a solid introduction to the fundamental ethical terms and concepts that nursing trainees need to know. It clearly defines justice, fidelity, autonomy, moral distress, and other touchstones of ethical practice. The video also explores the vital role that personal values play in ethical situations, how to best understand and address value conflicts, the importance of a nurse’s self-regard, and key steps to sound, ethical decision-making. Viewers learn about the JCAHO mandate that health care institutions address ethical issues related to patient care. Utilizes the ethical codes of the American Nurses Association, the Canadian Nurses Association, and the International Council of Nurses.

In the words of one noted physician, blockages in the main blood vessels of the heart create a problem that is “relatively simple and very complex.” This program reflects that dual perspective, aiming to simplify the discussion while embracing the complexity of coronary artery disease. Viewers learn about the ailment’s causes, development, dangers, and treatment through helpful case studies and expert interviews. Dynamic 3D graphics show how plaque builds up in arteries, how this eventually obstructs blood flow, and how angioplasty, or the insertion of a tiny balloon and stents, can relieve the constriction. Patients who are coping with coronary artery disease share the challenges they face in their everyday lives, while astute commentary is provided by Dr. George A. Beller of the University of Virginia, Dr. Emmanouil Brilakis of the University of Texas, and other respected medical professionals.

This video will examine dysrhythmias associated with the cardiac conduction system and valvular heart disease. Risk factors include age, genetics, myocardium scarring, coronary heart disease, hypertension, and hyperthyroidism. Learn about Sinus Bradycardia, Sinus Tachycardia, Atrial Dysrhythmias, and Ventricular Dysrhythmias.

This video teaches how to perform a head-to-toe physical assessment using palpation and visualization. It explains how to develop a plan for an admission assessment, create a supportive environment for a patient, and ensure patient privacy.

Offering helpful visual examples and clear, on-point explanations, this two-part series explores legal issues and considerations that many in the nursing profession will face during their careers. A crucial topic for nursing and allied health trainees.

In this program, Dr. Paul Langlois presents critical interventions for a wide variety of burns. He discusses initial assessment, care priorities, airway management, shock and fluid resuscitation, electrical burns, blast injuries, chemical burns, burn dressings, pain, and agitation. He also considers special considerations for pediatric patients.

Striking without warning, myocardial infarctions—also known as heart attacks—kill millions globally every year. They require emergency medical care and yet, despite their severity, they can often be prevented if a few basic personal and medical safeguards are adopted. This program looks at the causes, symptoms, impact, and treatment of myocardial infarction with help from experts, case studies, and compelling visuals. Viewers learn about the factors that lead to heart attacks and the behavioral steps, such as better diet and exercise, that can reduce heart disease and avert heart failure. The importance of preventive screening tests is also discussed.

Good communication is important in any occupation, but in health care, where miscommunication can lead to dire or deadly results, good communication is absolutely crucial. This video will cover the fundamentals of good communication as applied to the nursing profession, and how to ensure that information is uniformly shared across all members of the staff and the patient. Dedicated segments focus on common barriers to communication, nonverbal communication, electronic communication, as well as special attention to both nurse-physician interactions and nurse-patient interactions. The importance of HIPAA confidentiality rules are reinforced throughout.

This program focuses on acute injuries to the spinal cord including risk factors, classifications of spinal cord injuries, and descriptions of complications. It identifies symptoms of spinal cord injury (SCI), differentiates between neurogenic shock and spinal shock, and describes seven classifications of SCI and its common complications.

Research shows that patients who take a proactive attitude toward even the simplest of medical procedures can greatly reduce the risks of a hospital stay. This program explores that idea in detail, illustrating ways for hospitalized individuals—regardless of their background or education level—to monitor what is happening to them and make sure all appropriate safety measures have been taken. Viewers will learn how to maintain basic awareness when facing surgery, anesthesia, IV’s, medication, and more. Commentary from Dr. William Hendee of the National Patient Safety Foundation and Dr. Lucian Leape of the Harvard School of Public Health is included.

Health care is moving toward more accountable care—payment may be based on outcomes rather than encounters. To improve patient care, institutions can collect data to determine areas that need improvement. Learn the most common quality initiatives.

This video covers the initial interview, basic anatomy and physiology, functions of the system, lung sounds, physical assessment, abnormal breathing patterns, signs of common respiratory diseases, and therapeutic modalities.

This program discusses the physiology of sepsis and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy emergency and reviews pertinent symptoms. The video integrates the segments using case scenarios to review current medical and nursing treatment aimed at optimizing patient outcomes.

Lobo reviews signs, symptoms and causes of hypovolemic, cariogenic obstructive, anaphylactic, septic, and neurogenic shock. All forms of shock lead to decreased tissue perfusion and cellular and metabolic deficiencies.

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