Title:		CCN: Pulmonary − Assessment and Airway Management	Code:	OS0086-2	Date Active 10/9/2007 Date Inactive 2/28/2011 Hours 1 Cost $25.00
Author(s):		Clarissa Welbaum   Pamela G. Dulin
Course Description:		This pulmonary course for nurses presents the methods for assessing the respiratory system, including inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. The modalities used to assist and support ventilation are outlined and defined. The methods for maintaining an open airway are described. Course content discusses indications and criteria for long-term airway support.
Accreditors:		FL BD Nurs, Contact Hours: 1, Category: General

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to 1. explain the process of assessing the pulmonary system, elaborating on the components of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation; 2. discuss the importance of medical history as the bedside inspection is initiated; 3. describe the process of chest auscultation and the implications of misplaced breath sounds; 4. list four changes that occur in the respiratory system as a result of aging; 5. describe the requirements for normal oxygenation, and list the signs and symptoms of oxygen deprivation; 6. describe four oxygen delivery devices and the criteria/parameters for each; and 7. explain two assistive/correction actions for airway obstruction.

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