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Analyze how components of the pulmonary system function in the body
Assessment Strategies
by developing an analysis (format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model)
by answering questions about the concepts that support this competency (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
Criteria
analysis addresses major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the respiratory system
analysis includes respiratory defense mechanisms and immune response
analysis identifies the major structural components of the respiratory system
analysis illustrates the relationships among the components of the respiratory system
analysis summarizes the functions of the respiratory system and its components
use appropriate scientific equipment, methods, and safety precautions
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Analyze control of breathing
Assessment Strategies
by creating an oral, written or graphic representation of control of breathing.
by answering questions about the concepts that support this competency (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
Criteria
describe the organization of the central controller
describe the normal role of peripheral and central chemo receptors
relate the reflexes affecting breathing to the respiratory pattern
describe the neurologic adaptations in specific situations (i.e. exercise, metabolic acidosis, hypoxemia, CO2 retention)
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Apply principles of gas transport
Assessment Strategies
by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to gas transport
by answering questions about the concepts that support this competency (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
Criteria
application includes principles of gas transport
generate and label a oxy-hemoglobin dissociation curve and list factors that shift the curve
application includes how oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in the blood
application includes factors affecting gas transport
calculate oxygen content of arterial and venous blood
application includes identification of abnormalities
application includes a description of the Bohr and Haldane effects
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Apply principles of ventilatory mechanics
Assessment Strategies
by preparing a written response to a case study
by answering questions about the concepts that support this competency (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
Criteria
application includes pressure/volume relationships of the lung and thorax
application includes pulmonary mechanics (e.g. volumes, pressures, and flows)
application includes respiratory monitoring (e.g. rate, tidal volume, minute volume, I:E)
application includes ventilation/perfusion ratios and respiratory quotient pulmonary compliance, elastance, airways resistance, work of breathing
application includes lung volumes and capacities with obstructive and restrictive patterns
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Analyze how components of the cardiovascular system function in the body
Assessment Strategies
by developing an analysis (format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model)
by answering questions about the concepts that support this competency (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
Criteria
analysis addresses major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the cardiovascular system
analysis identifies the major structural components of the cardiovascular system
analysis illustrates the relationships among the cardiovascular system
analysis summarizes the functions of the cardiovascular system
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Interpret blood gas data
Assessment Strategies
by analyzing data (format may be oral or written)
by answering questions about the concepts that support this competency (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
Criteria
interpret the oxygenation status
interpret the ventilation status
interpret the acid-base balance
identify primary and compensatory mechanisms
differentiate between acute and chronic acid-base disturbances
differentiate arterial and venous results
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Identify normal hemodynamic values of the cardiopulmonary system
Assessment Strategies
by preparing a written response to a case study
by answering questions about the concepts that support this competency (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
Criteria
identification includes cardiac output
identification includes stroke volume
identification includes SVR, PVR, CVP, PCWP, and PAP
identification includes factors that affect blood pressure
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Identify normal fluid and electrolyte balance values
Assessment Strategies
by preparing a written response to a case study
by answering questions about the concepts that support this competency (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
Criteria
identification includes the effects of imbalances in water, sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, bicarbonate
identification includes the major fluid compartments of the body
identification includes how the kidney and lung regulate pH
identification includes differentiation between cations and anions
identification includes calculation of the anion gap
identification includes intakes and outputs
identification includes relating concepts to cardiopulmonary status
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Recognize basic single lead rhythm strips
Assessment Strategies
by preparing a written or oral response to a case study
answering questions related to the learning objectives
Criteria
identify components of an ECG
analyze rate and rhythm
recognize major dysrhymthmias (i.e. asystole, bradycardia, tachycardia, PVC's, VT/VF)
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Identify results of laboratory diagnostic procedures
Assessment Strategies
by preparing a written response to a case study
by answering questions about the concepts that support this competency (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
Criteria
identification includes the effects of electrolyte imbalances in water, sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, bicarbonate
identification includes CBC and differential
identification includes IgE levels
identification includes coagulation studies
identification includes sputum culture and sensitivities
identification includes respiratory pathogen studies
identification includes cardiac biomarkers