24 CONTACT HOUR CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE FOR NURSING

Course overview

dentify the correct definition of the term medical error. Correctly identify the different types of medical errors. Correctly identify the four common medical errors. List the three causes of medical errors. Identify the difference between an adverse drug reaction and a medication error. Name four types of medications commonly involved in medication errors. Identify two patient populations that are especially susceptible to medication errors. List the four basic types of medication errors. Identify two important aspects of disclosure of a medical error. Review the anatomy of the gastrointestinal system. Describe diseases of the oral cavity. Identify treatment of diseases of the oral cavity. Explain the types of disorders and diseases affecting the esophagus. Evaluate treatment initiatives for disorders and diseases affecting the esophagus. Identify pathophysiology of gastric diseases and disorders. Evaluate treatment initiatives for gastric diseases and disorders. Explain the pathophysiology of peptic ulcer disease. Describe treatment measures for peptic ulcer disease. Differentiate between ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Describe the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease. Explain treatment initiatives for inflammatory bowel disease. Discuss the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer. Discuss demographics related to the geriatric population. Perform a “first glance” assessment. Review the importance of providing culturally appropriate care. Assess the nutritional status of the geriatric patient. Offer the geriatric patient practical suggestions for maintaining a healthy diet. Describe the physiological responses of the elderly adult’s body to medications. Explain how to facilitate safe management of medication regimens in the older adult. Initiate sexual assessment of the geriatric patient. Assess the sleep patterns of the older adult. Identify strategies for pain assessment in the older adult. Identify pain reduction measures for the older adult. Assess mental health in the elderly adult. Recognize signs and symptoms of elder abuse. Describe changes in vision, hearing and sensation that affect the aging adult. Describe normal age-related changes in the integumentary system. Identify common health problems related to the integumentary system in the older adult. Assess the aging adult for potential problems related to cardiovascular functioning. Identify lung disorders commonly found in older patients. Identify important aspects of assessment of the endocrine system. Explain the ways age influences hematologic function.