IS - 318 Patient Assessment

Patient evaluation and implementation of evidence-based care plans will be described. Evidence based practice and critical diagnostic thinking are reviewed and applied to the review of the medical record, patient interview, physical assessment, and evaluation of diagnostic studies. Assessment of oxygenation, and arterial blood gases are reviewed. Laboratory studies, imaging studies, and ECG monitoring and interpretation are discussed. Pulmonary function testing, diagnostic bronchoscopy and other diagnostic studies are also described. The student will integrate assessment findings in the development and evaluation of care plans for specific disease states and conditions. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3