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
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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
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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
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.