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Curriculum
- 12 Sections
- 44 Lessons
- 7 Hours
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- Module 1 The Significance of Chest Tubes in Medical Management3
- 0.1Overview of the significance of chest tubes in medical management
- 0.3Importance of nursing care in ensuring effective chest tube function
- 0.4Review 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 course6 Questions
- Module 2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Chest Cavity5
- 2.1Intoduction
- 2.2Brief review of the anatomy of the thoracic cavity
- 2.3Physiological processes related to chest tube placement
- 2.4Understanding the indications for chest tube insertion
- 2.5Review 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 course11 Questions
- Module 3 Chest Tube Insertion Procedure7
- 3.0Introduction
- 3.1Step-by-step guide to chest tube insertion
- 3.2Discussion on different types and sizes of chest tubes
- 3.3Complications associated with chest tube insertion and how to manage them
- 3.4Review 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 course9 Questions
- 3.5Case Study-Chest Tube Insertion
- 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 course6 Questions
- Module 4 Nursing Assessment and Monitoring8
- 4.0Introduction
- 4.1Initial assessment of the patient with a chest tube
- 4.2Ongoing monitoring of chest tube drainage
- 4.3Recognizing Signs of Complications in Chest Tube Therapy
- 4.4Nursing Role in Complication Recognition
- 4.5Review 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 course12 Questions
- 4.6Case Study: Assessment and Monitoring of a Chest Tube Patient
- 4.7Review 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 Minutes6 Questions
- Module 5 Nursing Interventions and Management8
- 5.0Introduction
- 5.1Principles of maintaining chest tube patency
- 5.2Techniques for ensuring proper functioning of the chest drainage system
- 5.3Pain management strategies for patients with chest tubes
- 5.4Patient education on self-care and signs of complications
- 5.5Review 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 course12 Questions
- 5.6Case Study: Nursing Case Study: Nursing Interventions and Management in Chest Tube Care
- 5.7Review 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 6 Nursing Care for Specific Chest Tube Situations11
- 6.0Introduction
- 6.1Management of pleural effusion and pneumothorax
- 6.2Nursing care for patients undergoing thoracic surgery with chest tubes
- 6.3Strategies for providing care to patients with prolonged chest tube placement
- 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 course10 Questions
- 6.5Case Study: Nursing Case Study: Management of Pleural Effusion and Pneumothorax
- 6.6Review 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
- 6.7Case Study: Nursing Case Study: Nursing Care for Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery with Chest TubesCase Study: Nursing Case Study: Nursing Care for Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery with Chest Tubes
- 6.8Review 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
- 6.9Case Study: Strategies for Providing Care to Patients with Prolonged Chest Tube Placement
- 6.10Review 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 course8 Questions
- Module 7 Interprofessional Collaboration and Communication4
- 7.1Introduction
- 7.2Importance of teamwork in the care of patients with chest tubes
- 7.3Effective communication strategies among nursing staff and other healthcare professionals
- 7.5Review 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
- Module 8 Legal and Ethical Considerations4
- 8.1Introduction
- 8.2Legal aspects of chest tube management, documentation, and informed consent
- 8.3Ethical considerations related to end-of-life care and chest tube removal
- 8.4Review 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 9 Quality Improvement and Patient Safety5
- 9.1Introduction
- 9.2Strategies for ensuring patient safety during chest tube management
- 9.3Quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing care for patients with chest tubes
- 9.4Review of evidence-based practices in chest tube care
- 9.5Review 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 10 Conclusion4
- 10.0Summary of key points covered in the course
- 10.1Reflection on the importance of nursing care in optimizing outcomes for patients with chest tubes
- 10.2Resources for further learning and professional development in chest tube management
- 10.3Review 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 course20 Questions
- References1
- Course Evaluation1
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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