Chabot College
Course Outline for Physiology 2
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Fall 2009
Catalog Description
2 - Pathophysiology 3 units
Pathophysiological processes in selected disease states in the following systems of the human body: endocrine, renal, circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, integumentary, and neurological. Purpose and results of supporting laboratory, radiological, and other appropriate diagnostic studies used in confirming the presence or absence of the selected disease states. Critical thinking exercises. Prerequisites:
Satisfactory completion of Human Physiology 1 and Microbiology 1 (or equivalent) and: satisfactory completion of (or concurrent enrollment in) Nursing 70 and possession of a valid California LVN license, or possession of a valid California RN license, or satisfactory completion of all required nursing courses in the first semester of the nursing curriculum and concurrent enrollment in the second semester of the nursing program. 3 hours lecture.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
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Prerequisite Skills :
Before entering the course, the student should be able to:
1. apply concepts of clinical pharmacology in the care of clients;
6. apply principles of human anatomy, physiology, and microbiology in the care of clients; demonstrate competency in application of the components of the nursing process; develop a nursing diagnosis based on physical assessment; describe principles of administration of medication for clients throughout the life span;
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8. complete an assessment of the thorax, skin, abdomen, oral cavity, and peripheral vascular system, including verbalizing normal physiological changes across the life span; care for the client with fluid and electrolyte disturbance(s); incorporate principles and methods of teaching healthy lifestyles to clients.
Expected Outcomes for Students :
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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2. identify and describe the major homeostatic processes which occur during inflammatory, immunological, and hematological responses; identify and explain the pathophysiological basis for the most commonly occurring symptoms in
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5. selected disease states of each system studied; identify the purpose and significance of the results of diagnostic tests used in confirming the presence or absence of selected disease states of each system studied; demonstrate verbally or in writing an understanding of system integration and interdependence; apply critical thinking in the utilization of the nursing process and evidence-based nursing in selected disease states of each system studied.
Course Content:
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Inflammatory response
Immunological response a. b. asthma anaphylaxis
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4. a. b. c. d. c. AIDS pathophysiology
Hematological response a. white blood cell and red blood cell function b. c. d. e. the leukemias and lymphomas multiple myeloma the anemias clotting cascade
Conceptual model of the endocrine system thyroid dysfunction parathyroid dysfunction adrenal dysfunction pituitary dysfunction

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Course Outline for Physiology 2, page 2
Fall 2009
5. Blood pressure regulatory mechanisms a. physiological controls
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10. b. hypertension
Peripheral vascular disease
Cardiac myopathies a. infarction b. heart failure
Pulmonary disease a. b.
COPDs
Pneumonia
Biliary disorders a. cirrhosis b. hepatitis
Renal disorders
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Neurological disorders a. b. c. glomerulonephritis pyelonephritis calculi failure —acute and chronic increased intracranial pressure cerebral aneurysm seizure disorders
Pathophysiological bases of shock states a. hypovolemic b. c. cardiogenic septic
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Threats to the integument (especially burns)
Methods of Presentation
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Lecture/discussion
Audio-visual aids
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Guest speakers
Guided independent study
Audio-visual aids
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress :
1. Typical Assignments a. In class or take-home case study relating to the depressed immune system, list the rationale for assessments needed in planning safe and effective nursing care. b. Critical thinking assignment: Given a patient in shock, perform an internet search on evidence based practice nursing care
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress a. b. c.
Quizzes
Written assignments and/or class projects
Written final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical) :
Pathophysiology , McCance and Heuther, 2007
Special Student Materials :
None
Physio.2.doc/kc/cg
Revised: 09/08