RCP 360 - Cardio/Pulmonary Renal Pathoph

1. Explain how to use arterial blood gas data to improve patient care
   1. Describe the methods by which oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported within the bloodstream
   2. Explain the roles of the respiratory and renal systems in the regulation of acid base balance in the body
   3. State normal arterial blood gas values
   4. Interpret arterial blood gas results according to accepted guidelines
   5. Recount the causes of blood gas abnormalities
2. Describe the cardiovascular system and how it relates to pulmonary medicine
   1. Explain the anatomy and physiology of the heart
   2. State normal values for cardiac measurements such as heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output and blood pressure
   3. Reveal the major functions and composition of blood
   4. Describe the major forces involved in keeping fluid in the pulmonary capillaries and the alveoli
   5. State normal pulmonary arterial pressures
   6. Explain the factors involved in the perfusion of the lung
   7. Explain the pathophysiology of pulmonary edema
3. Explain airway anatomy
   1. Describe the anatomy and function of the upper airway
   2. Describe the anatomy and function of the conducting airways
   3. Describe the anatomy and function of the parts of the lungs involved with gas exchange
4. Explain the principles involved with ventilation and perfusion
   1. Describe the physiology and definitions of ventilation
   2. Identify the factors that help control rate and depth of ventilation
   3. State the muscles involved with normal breathing and breathing in extreme circumstances
   4. Describe the relationship between airways resistance, compliance and elastance
   5. Describe the principles and causes of normal and uneven ventilation/perfusion relationships
5. Explain the principles involved with oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in the blood
   1. Explain the principles behind the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the alveolar-capillary membrane
   2. Describe the composition and function of hemoglobin
   3. Describe the relationship between the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve, blood gases, and oxygen saturation
   4. Calculate oxygen content
   5. State normal values and causes for change in oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production
   6. Explain the relationship and changes occurring in inspired gases and alveolar gases
6. Describe how the kidney works in conjunction with the cardiopulmonary systems
   1. Detail the anatomy of the kidney
   2. Describe how the kidney helps balance fluid levels, electrolyte levels and helps regulate arterial blood gases
7. Describe the process in the diagnosis of pulmonary disease
   1. Recall the basic steps and terminology involved in establishing a diagnosis on a patient with respiratory disease
   2. Describe the inflammatory process
8. Describe the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of pulmonary diseases.
   1. Explain the processes, warning signs and basic physiology of cancer
   2. Describe the pathology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management and prognosis of lung cancer
   3. Recognize the factors and process leading to infection
   4. Describe the pathology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management and prognosis of tuberculosis
   5. Describe the pathology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management of specific bacterial, viral, fungal, mycoplasmal and Pneumocystis pneumonia
   6. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of aspiration pneumonitis and foreign body aspirations
   7. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of near-drowning
   8. Describe the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of emphysema, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and asthm
   9. Relate the causes, pathophysiology, clinical features, management and prognosis of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
   10. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of sarcoidosis
   11. Give examples of some of the more common chest wall diseases
   12. Describe the clinical signs and treatment for pneumothorax and pleural effusion
   13. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management and potential pulmonary complications of specific neuromuscular diseases
   14. Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of some of the more common pneumoconioses
   15. Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of hypersensitivity pneumonitis
   16. Describe some of the pulmonary complications of the more common collagen vascular diseases
   17. Interpret the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of pulmonary interstitial fibrosis
   18. Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of pulmonary embolism
   19. Describe the management of a patient with smoke inhalation
   20. Explain the management of a patient with carbon monoxide poisoning