Study Guide For
Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Authors: Lucie Dlugasch , Lachel Story
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,Applied Pathophysiology For The Advanced Practice Nurse
Contents
Applied Pathophysiology For The Advanced Practice Nurse ......................................................................... 2
Jones & Bartlett Learning ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
For Instructors Who Are Teaching Completely Online Courses ................................................................. 3
Enhancing The Online Learning Experience ............................................................................................... 3
Ensuring A Student-Centered Approach ..................................................................................................... 4
Additional Resources .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Course Items And Supplemental Material ................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1: Cellular Function ...................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2: Immunity................................................................................................................................ 10
Chapter 3: Hematopoietic Function ........................................................................................................ 14
Chapter 4: Cardiovascular Function......................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 5: Pulmonary Function ............................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 6: Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid–Base Homeostasis ..................................................................... 26
Chapter 7: Urinary Function .................................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 8: Reproductive Function ........................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 9: Gastrointestinal Function....................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 10: Endocrine Function .............................................................................................................. 42
Chapter 11: Neural Function ................................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 12: Musculoskeletal Function .................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 13: Integumentary Function ...................................................................................................... 54
Chapter 14: Sensory Function.................................................................................................................. 58
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,Jones & Bartlett Learning
The Comprehensive Package Of Learning Materials Provided With Applied Pathophysiology
For The Advanced Practice Nurse Fosters Learning From Beginning To End. The Core Content
Is Presented In A Clear, Easy-To-Follow Style And Is Available In A Variety Of Formats—
Ebook, Online Interactive Lectures, And Printed Textbook—Making It Easy For You To Tailor
The Course For Traditional Face-To-Face Classes, Blended Learning, Flipped Classrooms, Or
Fully Online Courses. To Aid Students In Understanding And Applying Core Knowledge, We
Provide A Number Of Support Tools As Well.
The Course Items And Supplemental Materials Section Provides A Detailed Description Of
Assets Available To Support Each Chapter And Provides Chapter-Specific Recommendations
On How To Best Use These Materials. Each Chapter Has Also Been Mapped To The Related
Nursing Curriculum Competencies At The Master’s And Doctorate Level, Provided As A
Separate Document.
For Instructors Who Are Teaching Completely Online Courses
Online Courses Have Become An Increasingly Popular Option. Institutions Can Expand Their
Reach, And Students Benefit From Having Courses That Fit Their Schedule. There Are A
Number Of Ways In Which Online Courses Are Taught. They Range From Self-Paced Courses
With Minimal Instructor Involvement To Hybrid Courses Combining Traditional Classroom
Sessions With Online Course Meetings And Activities.
The Classroom Experience Presents A Unique Opportunity To Communicate With Students
And To Impart An Understanding Of A Particular Subject And The Nuances Behind It. A
Successful Online Course Should Emulate This Standard As Much As Possible. For The Self-
Motivated Student, Online Learning May Be An Excellent Tool To Help Maximize Learning
Potential. For Others, Self-Learning May Be Difficult, Making The Online Experience A
Challenge. The Tools In This Program Have Been Designed To Assist You In Achieving
Positive Outcomes With All Types Of Students.
Here Are Some Of The Tools Available To You:
• Stop And Think Exercises Along With A Detailed Case Study In Each
Interactive Lecture Emphasize The Development Of Critical Thinking Skills.
• Discussion Questions, Assignments, Practice Activities, And Graded Chapter
Quizzes Are Included To Enrich The Learning Experience And Develop Students’
Cognitive Skills.
Enhancing The Online Learning Experience
The National Education Association Has Published An Online Document That Suggests Some
Of The Best Ways For Engaging Students In The Online Learning Experience
(Https://Www.Cstu.Org/Files/Onlineteachguide.Pdf). This Document Is Meant For High School
Distance Learning, But Many Of Its Ideas Can Be Applied To Online Learning In General.
Researchers And Instructors Generally Suggest The Key To Making Online Learning
Successful Is To Maintain All Forms Of Contact Between The Student And Instructor As Much
As Possible. This May Involve Individual Feedback For Students, Online Class Meetings At
Appointed Times, Or Being Available For Student Questions And Concerns. Some Specific
Suggestions For Maintaining Valuable Contact Include The Following:
• Hold An Introductory Session Either Online Or In-Person So Students Can Get To
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, Know You, The Instructor, As Well As Their Fellow Students.
• Set Up “Office Time” Or Time When You Are Available For Student Interaction Online.
• Hold Class Meetings Via The Various Online Formats That Allow For Exchanges
Between You And Your Students As Well As Among The Students Themselves.
This Type Of Feedback Enhances The Learning Experience.
• Provide Regular Feedback To Students Regarding Scored Assessments. If A
Particular Student Is Having A Problem, Ask For A “Conference” Online To Find
Out What The Problem Is And How You Can Direct The Student To A Better
Outcome.
• Regularly Ask Students For Their Feedback On The Course And Determine
Whether They Have General Problems Or Questions That You Can Help Them
Answer.
• Use Direct Emails To Give Personal Feedback As Often As Possible, Particularly
With Students Who Seem To Be Struggling.
• Use Message Boards To Keep In Contact.
Ensuring A Student-Centered Approach
One Of The Most Important Qualities Of An Effective Online Instructor Is Taking A Personal
Interest In Students And Understanding Their Unique Circumstances. Students Will Likely Fall
Into Varying Age Groups And May Be In Different Stages Of Life. Some Will Have Difficult
Work Schedules, And Some Will Be Changing Careers In An Effort To Secure Work.
Additionally, English May Be A Second Language To Some Of Your Students. Understanding
This Context With Respect To Each Student Will Be Helpful In Establishing A Successful And
Productive Online Course.
Additional Resources
Resources That May Be Helpful For Online Teaching And Facilitating Learning:
• Http://Www.Nwlink.Com/~Donclark/Hrd/Bloom.Html
• Http://Www.Learning-Styles-Online.Com/Overview/
• Https://Onlinelearninginsights.Wordpress.Com/Resources-2/
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Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Authors: Lucie Dlugasch , Lachel Story
1
,Applied Pathophysiology For The Advanced Practice Nurse
Contents
Applied Pathophysiology For The Advanced Practice Nurse ......................................................................... 2
Jones & Bartlett Learning ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
For Instructors Who Are Teaching Completely Online Courses ................................................................. 3
Enhancing The Online Learning Experience ............................................................................................... 3
Ensuring A Student-Centered Approach ..................................................................................................... 4
Additional Resources .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Course Items And Supplemental Material ................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1: Cellular Function ...................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2: Immunity................................................................................................................................ 10
Chapter 3: Hematopoietic Function ........................................................................................................ 14
Chapter 4: Cardiovascular Function......................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 5: Pulmonary Function ............................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 6: Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid–Base Homeostasis ..................................................................... 26
Chapter 7: Urinary Function .................................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 8: Reproductive Function ........................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 9: Gastrointestinal Function....................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 10: Endocrine Function .............................................................................................................. 42
Chapter 11: Neural Function ................................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 12: Musculoskeletal Function .................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 13: Integumentary Function ...................................................................................................... 54
Chapter 14: Sensory Function.................................................................................................................. 58
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,Jones & Bartlett Learning
The Comprehensive Package Of Learning Materials Provided With Applied Pathophysiology
For The Advanced Practice Nurse Fosters Learning From Beginning To End. The Core Content
Is Presented In A Clear, Easy-To-Follow Style And Is Available In A Variety Of Formats—
Ebook, Online Interactive Lectures, And Printed Textbook—Making It Easy For You To Tailor
The Course For Traditional Face-To-Face Classes, Blended Learning, Flipped Classrooms, Or
Fully Online Courses. To Aid Students In Understanding And Applying Core Knowledge, We
Provide A Number Of Support Tools As Well.
The Course Items And Supplemental Materials Section Provides A Detailed Description Of
Assets Available To Support Each Chapter And Provides Chapter-Specific Recommendations
On How To Best Use These Materials. Each Chapter Has Also Been Mapped To The Related
Nursing Curriculum Competencies At The Master’s And Doctorate Level, Provided As A
Separate Document.
For Instructors Who Are Teaching Completely Online Courses
Online Courses Have Become An Increasingly Popular Option. Institutions Can Expand Their
Reach, And Students Benefit From Having Courses That Fit Their Schedule. There Are A
Number Of Ways In Which Online Courses Are Taught. They Range From Self-Paced Courses
With Minimal Instructor Involvement To Hybrid Courses Combining Traditional Classroom
Sessions With Online Course Meetings And Activities.
The Classroom Experience Presents A Unique Opportunity To Communicate With Students
And To Impart An Understanding Of A Particular Subject And The Nuances Behind It. A
Successful Online Course Should Emulate This Standard As Much As Possible. For The Self-
Motivated Student, Online Learning May Be An Excellent Tool To Help Maximize Learning
Potential. For Others, Self-Learning May Be Difficult, Making The Online Experience A
Challenge. The Tools In This Program Have Been Designed To Assist You In Achieving
Positive Outcomes With All Types Of Students.
Here Are Some Of The Tools Available To You:
• Stop And Think Exercises Along With A Detailed Case Study In Each
Interactive Lecture Emphasize The Development Of Critical Thinking Skills.
• Discussion Questions, Assignments, Practice Activities, And Graded Chapter
Quizzes Are Included To Enrich The Learning Experience And Develop Students’
Cognitive Skills.
Enhancing The Online Learning Experience
The National Education Association Has Published An Online Document That Suggests Some
Of The Best Ways For Engaging Students In The Online Learning Experience
(Https://Www.Cstu.Org/Files/Onlineteachguide.Pdf). This Document Is Meant For High School
Distance Learning, But Many Of Its Ideas Can Be Applied To Online Learning In General.
Researchers And Instructors Generally Suggest The Key To Making Online Learning
Successful Is To Maintain All Forms Of Contact Between The Student And Instructor As Much
As Possible. This May Involve Individual Feedback For Students, Online Class Meetings At
Appointed Times, Or Being Available For Student Questions And Concerns. Some Specific
Suggestions For Maintaining Valuable Contact Include The Following:
• Hold An Introductory Session Either Online Or In-Person So Students Can Get To
3
, Know You, The Instructor, As Well As Their Fellow Students.
• Set Up “Office Time” Or Time When You Are Available For Student Interaction Online.
• Hold Class Meetings Via The Various Online Formats That Allow For Exchanges
Between You And Your Students As Well As Among The Students Themselves.
This Type Of Feedback Enhances The Learning Experience.
• Provide Regular Feedback To Students Regarding Scored Assessments. If A
Particular Student Is Having A Problem, Ask For A “Conference” Online To Find
Out What The Problem Is And How You Can Direct The Student To A Better
Outcome.
• Regularly Ask Students For Their Feedback On The Course And Determine
Whether They Have General Problems Or Questions That You Can Help Them
Answer.
• Use Direct Emails To Give Personal Feedback As Often As Possible, Particularly
With Students Who Seem To Be Struggling.
• Use Message Boards To Keep In Contact.
Ensuring A Student-Centered Approach
One Of The Most Important Qualities Of An Effective Online Instructor Is Taking A Personal
Interest In Students And Understanding Their Unique Circumstances. Students Will Likely Fall
Into Varying Age Groups And May Be In Different Stages Of Life. Some Will Have Difficult
Work Schedules, And Some Will Be Changing Careers In An Effort To Secure Work.
Additionally, English May Be A Second Language To Some Of Your Students. Understanding
This Context With Respect To Each Student Will Be Helpful In Establishing A Successful And
Productive Online Course.
Additional Resources
Resources That May Be Helpful For Online Teaching And Facilitating Learning:
• Http://Www.Nwlink.Com/~Donclark/Hrd/Bloom.Html
• Http://Www.Learning-Styles-Online.Com/Overview/
• Https://Onlinelearninginsights.Wordpress.Com/Resources-2/
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