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Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 31 Lessons
- 52 Weeks
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- Module 1 Introduction to Gastrointestinal Assessment4
- 1.1Introduction
- 1.2Overview of the gastrointestinal system
- 1.3Importance of focused assessment in nursing practice
- 1.4Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course7 Questions
- Module 2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System4
- 2.1Introduction
- 2.2Structures and functions of the digestive tract
- 2.3Key physiological processes: digestion, absorption, and elimination
- 2.4Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course16 Questions
- Module 3 Focused Gastrointestinal Assessment Techniques6
- 3.1Introduction
- 3.2Inspection: observing abdominal contour, skin color, and visible pulsations
- 3.3Auscultation: assessing bowel sounds and vascular sounds
- 3.4Percussion: identifying organ borders and assessing for fluid or gas accumulation
- 3.5Palpation: evaluating abdominal tenderness, masses, and organ enlargement
- 3.6Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course8 Questions
- Module 4 Common Gastrointestinal Disorders8
- 4.1Introduction
- 4.2Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- 4.3Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
- 4.4Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- 4.5Gastrointestinal bleeding
- 4.6Bowel obstruction
- 4.7Liver and gallbladder disorders
- 4.8Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course15 Questions
- Module 5 Documentation and Communication4
- 5.1Introduction
- 5.2Importance of accurate and thorough documentation
- 5.3Strategies for effective communication with interdisciplinary team members
- 5.4Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course8 Questions
- Module 6 Review Evidence-Based Interventions4
- 6.1Introduction
- 6.2Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for gastrointestinal disorders
- 6.3Patient education and lifestyle modifications
- 6.4Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course8 Questions
- Module 7 Case Studies and Clinical Application10
- 7.1Case Study 1 Gastrointestinal Assessment and Management
- 7.2Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course8 Questions
- 7.3Case Study 2 Managing Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
- 7.4Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course8 Questions
- 7.5Case Study 3 Managing Bowel Obstruction
- 7.6Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course8 Questions
- 7.7Case Study 4 Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- 7.8Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course8 Questions
- 7.9Case Study 5 Managing Gastrointestinal Bleeding with Complications
- 7.10Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course10 Questions
- Course Evaluation1
- References1
Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course
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