Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions

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Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions

In this exercise, you will complete a 10-question Knowledge Check to gauge your understanding of this module’s content. Please note that this is a formative practice to help you better prepare for your Midterm and Final Exam as well as your NP certification exam. Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions The questions in this Knowledge Check are related to the topics from Weeks 4 and 5. Topics include:

  • acute bronchitis
  • asthma
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • other respiratory conditions
  • myocardial infarction (MI)
  • hypertension (HTN)
  • thrombotic events

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It is in your best interest to take your time, do your best, and answer each question to the best of your ability. Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions

By Day 7

Complete and submit your Knowledge Check.

Submission Information

Submit Your Knowledge Check by Day 7

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Week 5 Knowledge Check

What’s Coming Up in Module 3?

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In Module 3, you will examine the evaluation and management of gastrointestinal conditions in Week 6, genitourinary and endocrine conditions in Week 7, and hematologic conditions in Week 8. Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions  In Weeks 7 and 8, you will also analyze an i-Human simulation case study about an adult patient presenting a condition and consider how to assess, diagnose, and treat the patient.

Week 6 Midterm Exam

In Week 6, you will not participate in a Discussion or complete an Assignment; however, you will take a Midterm Exam. Please, take this time to review the topics and resources covered in Weeks 1–6 to prepare for your exam. Plan your time accordingly. Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions

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Week 8 Knowledge Check

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In Week 8, you will complete the next Knowledge Check, which covers the topics from Weeks 6, 7, and 8 of Module 3. Refer to the Week 8 Knowledge Check Assignment for further details related to the topics covered. Plan your time accordingly. Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions

To go to the next module:

Module 3

Week 5: Evaluation and Management of Respiratory Conditions

Respiratory conditions can often be well managed when properly diagnosed and treated. Despite the existence of effective pharmacological treatments, lack of patient adherence to those treatments can negatively affect patient outcomes.  vAs an advanced practice nurse, you play a critical role in the management of respiratory conditions, including providing education to patients about treatment options and their potential side effects and helping them weigh the benefits and risks. You must know when to treat, when to order diagnostics, and when to refer for specialized care.  Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory ConditionsFailure to implement the appropriate actions can negatively impact the diagnosis and treatment of a patient, including the possible loss of their life.

For this week, you will complete a Knowledge Check assessment covering the Module 2 topics examined in Weeks 4 and 5.

Learning Objective

Students will:

  • Identify key terms, concepts, and principles related to the primary care of adults across the lifespan (KC) Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions

Learning Resources

Required Readings (click to expand/reduce)

Buttaro, T. M., Trybulski, J., Polgar-Bailey, P., & Sandberg-Cook, J. (2021). Primary care: Interprofessional collaborative practice (6th ed.). Elsevier.

  • Part 4, “Office Emergencies”
    • Chapter 24, “Acute Bronchospasm” (pp.192–194)
  • Part 10, “Evaluation and Management of Pulmonary Disorders” (pp. 442–521)
    • Chapter 84, “Acute Bronchitis”
    • Chapter 85, “Asthma”
    • Chapter 86, “Chest Pain (Noncardiac)”
    • Chapter 87, “Chronic Cough”
    • Chapter 88. “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease”
    • Chapter 89, “Dyspnea” Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions
    • Chapter 90, “Hemoptysis”
    • Chapter 91, “Lung Cancer”
    • Chapter 92, “Pleural Effusions and Pleurisy”
    • Chapter 93, “Pneumonia”
    • Chapter 94, “Pneumothorax”
    • Chapter 95, “Pulmonary Embolism”
    • Chapter 96, “Pulmonary Hypertension”
  • Part 20, “Evaluation and Management of Infectious Disease”
    • Chapter 214, “Tuberculosis” (pp. 1317–1326) Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions

Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. (2017). At-a-glance outpatient management reference for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). http://goldcopd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/wms-At-A-Glance-2017-FINAL.pdf

Global Initiative for Asthma (2019). Pocket guide for asthma management and prevention (for adults and children older than 5 years). https://ginasthma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GINA-2019-main-Pocket-Guide-wms.pdf Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions

Required Media (click to expand/reduce)

Respiratory Disorders
Dr. Beth Garrison discusses respiratory disorders and what to look for as you assess your patient. (43m)

Medcram – Medical Lectures Explained CLEARLY. (2018b, December 30). Chest X ray interpretation explained clearly – how to read a chest X-ray [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/rEm2HkI5UDs Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 11 minutes.

Osmosis. (2019, October 28). Reading a chest X-ray [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/Xwh4M5LM8X4

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 7 minutes.

Medcram – Medical Lectures Explained CLEARLY. (2015, September 14). Pneumonia explained clearly by MedCram.com [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqyPECmkSeo&feature=youtu.be

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 13 minutes. Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions

Strong Medicine. (2019e, October 30). Community acquired pneumonia [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxbju-UTeAY Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 14 minutes.