NAB Course Package 03

Description

• Epilepsy & Seizures (1 Hour)
• Heart Disease (1 Hour)
• Hypertension Residents (1 Hour)

Credit Hours: 3.5

Objectives

• Define epilepsy and seizure and be able to discuss the physical effects of each.
• Be able to recognize and identify common symptoms associated with seizure onset.
• Be able to discuss care considerations for individuals who suffer from a seizure versus those who suffer from epilepsy.
• Recognize and discuss emergency safety concerns for residents suffering from seizures and/or epilepsy.
• Be able to define “heart disease” and discuss its impact on health in the United States.
• Identify the most common types of heart disease (Coronary Artery Disease, Arrhythmia, and congestive Heart Failure) and discuss s/s of each.
• Understand risk factors associated with each type of heart disease and appropriate preventative measures to reduce risk.
• Discuss common medications patients with heart disease may be prescribed, their side effects, and nursing considerations.
• Discuss key elements of the physical assessment specific to patients with heart disease, noting abnormal findings indicative of a medical emergency.
• Understand and be able to define hypertension and how it presents.
• Be able to recognize and identify hypertension by the diastolic and systolic values as well as patient symptoms.
• Be able to recognize common hypertension medications and their side effects.
• Demonstrate knowledge to recognize and ability to manage hypotension as a result of hypertensive medications.
• Be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of a “hypertensive crisis” and recommend treatment options.
• Be able to implement non-pharmaceutical interventions to help manage patients’ blood pressure.
• Discuss dietary restrictions to be followed for patients with hypertension with consideration for comorbidities such as diabetes.
• Understand how hypertension can lead to sudden serious health conditions such as stroke and how to recognize and handle such emergency situations.