The Respiratory System

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-RESPSYS

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Describe the basic functioning of the respiratory system.
Identify common conditions/disorders of the respiratory system.
State the related signs and symptoms of each disorder to observe and report.
Describe how to provide care to the person with respiratory illness.

Outline:
Objectives Describe the basic functioning of the respiratory system Identify common condition/disorders of the respiratory system State the related signs and symptoms of each disorder to observe and report Describe how to provide care to the person with respiratory illness Respiration Respiration process Open airway Decreased oxygen Recognizing respiratory distress Normal respiratory function Person’s respiratory history Respiratory problems after surgery Respiratory distress signs and symptoms Disorders and complications Asthma Triggers Mild or severe symptoms Recognize signs and symptoms Symptoms asthma Care asthma Care obstructive pulmonary disease Causes of COPD Other risk factors Emphysema Symptoms of COPPD Barrel chest Care COPD And remember… Bronchitis Acute bronchitis Chronic bronchitis Symptoms bronchitis Care bronchitis Influenza (flu) Symptoms flu Care flu Pneumonia Pneumonia treatment Post-operative people Aspiration pneumonia Symptoms pneumonia Care pneumonia Pneumothorax Symptoms pneumothorax Care pneumothorax Pneumothorax and chest tube Elevate head Atelectasis Symptoms atelectasis Care atelectasis Pulmonary embolism Large clot Who is at risk? Symptoms pulmonary embolism Care pulmonary embolism Tuberculosis TB infection TB disease Symptoms TB Care TB Bill Brown Mr. Brown signs and symptoms Information for supervisor Actions to take Mrs. Green Amount of oxygen Positioning Activity restrictions Airway emergencies Call 9-1-1 Positioning the person with respiratory illness High fowlers and orthopedic Tracheostomy Reasons for tracheostomy Secretions with tracheostomy Communication issues Mechanical ventilator Care of the person on mechanical ventilation Activity – respiratory match game

Instructor: Sally Brounstein, RN

Sally Brounstein, RN, is a Regional Nurse Educator with Providence Health & Services in Oregon, with more than 40 years experience overseeing competency assessment for all RNs, CNAs, and Techs hired in the Portland, Oregon, service area.  She has also developed the CNA2 acute care program at Portland Community College, where she has been an instructor for more than six years, providing training in conjunction with OHSU and Legacy Health System. 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.