Title: Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
Course: PRN 0930 Practical Nursing I > Section: Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Introduction

This module covers the Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune Systems.

The first part of the module gives student the opportunity to learn the primary functions of blood, the characteristics of blood plasma, and the functions of the formed elements of blood.  The student will be given the opportunity to describe ABO and Rh blood typing and define a number of medical terms associated with blood.

Cardiovascular System: the student will have the opportunity to discuss the location, size, and position of the heart in the thoracic cavity and identify the heart chambers, sounds, and valves. The student will have the opportunity to trace blood through the heart and compare the functions of the heart chambers on the right and left sides. The student will have the opportunity to trace the path of blood through the systemic, pulmonary, hepatic portal, and fetal circulations; and identify the primary factors involved in the generation and regulation of blood pressure.

Lymphatic System: will give the student the opportunity to learn about the underlying structure and function of the lymphatic system and the concept of immunity.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Discuss the location, size, and position of the heart in the thoracic cavity, and identify the heart chambers, sounds, and valves.
- Trace blood through the heart and compare the functions of the heart chambers on the right and left sides.
- List the anatomical components of the heart conduction system and discuss the features of a normal electrocardiogram.
- Explain the relationship between blood structure and function.
- Trace the path of blood through the systemic, pulmonary, hepatic portal, and fetal circulations.
- Identify and discuss the primary factors involved in the generation and regulation of blood pressure, and explain the relationships between these factors.
- Describe the generalized functions of the lymphatic system, and list the primary lymphatic structures.
- Discuss and compare nonspecific and specific immunity, inherited and acquired immunity, and active and passive immunity
- Discuss the major types of immune system molecules and indicate how antibodies and complements function.
- Discuss and contrast the development and functions of B and T cells.
- Compare and contrast humoral and cell-mediated immunity.

Readings and Resources

Complete reading assignment, chapters 11, 12, and 13 Thibodeau, Gary Structure and Function of the Body14th ed.2012. Elsevier Mosby. St. Louis.

Review Evolve website

- View The Blood, The Human Heart, Lymphatic and Immune Systems
- Listen to audio review (chapters 11,12 &13) on   under student resources

Review terms on http://freenursetutor.com/ (Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems)

Assignments

- Complete readings and viewing of videos
- Complete Assignment - Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune Systems.
- Complete Exam - Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune Systems.