Title: Care of the Child with Diseases/Disorders of the Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems
Course: PRN 0096 Practical Nursing III > Section: Nursing Care of Pediatric Client

Introduction

This module focuses on diseases/disorders of the respiratory and cardiovascular, blood and lymphatic systems.  A review of topics included are pharyngitis, tonsillitis, cystic fibrosis, asthma, acute laryngotracheobronchitis, epiglottitis, pneumonia, bronchiolitis, acyanotic heart defects, cyanotic heart defects, rheumatic fever, Kawasaki’s disease, blood and lymphatic disorders.  Diagnostic testing will also be included.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:
Identify signs and symptoms of pediatric disease/disorders of the respiratory, cardiovascular, blood and lymphatic systems.
Identify diagnostic tests used in the treatment of pediatric diseases/disorders of the respiratory, cardiovascular, blood and lymphatic systems.
Identify medications used in the treatment of pediatric diseases/disorders of the respiratory, cardiovascular, blood and lymphatic systems.
Discuss nursing interventions for the care of patients with pediatric diseases/disorders of the respiratory, cardiovascular, blood and lymphatic systems.

Standards

This Module maps to the following Standards:

41.0   Provide care for pediatric patients, utilizing nursing principles.
41.01 Adapt nursing care for the pediatric patient.
41.02 Apply safety principles for the pediatric patient.
41.03 Describe general characteristics, particular needs, and problems of pediatric patients.
41.04 Prepare patient and family for the hospital experience.
41.05 Identify signs and symptoms of common disorders/diseases.
41.06 Implement prescribed nutritional requirement.

Readings & Resources

Leifer, Gloria. Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 6th Edition. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2011.  Chapters 25-27

Additional Resources

Review the diseases/disorders of the respiratory and cardiovascular, blood and lymphatic systems on freenursetutor (http://freenursetutor.com/)