Week 3: Discussion: Skin and Respiratory System Disorders

NR283 Pathophysiology Week 3: Discussion: Skin and Respiratory System Disorders

Week 3: Discussion: Skin and Respiratory System Disorders

This week, we discussed skin and respiratory system disorders. Select a topic from your readings, outcomes, objectives, concepts and sub-concepts (below) and present a question that applies to a concept or a disease process, wellness or illness. Submit your question in the following formats: audio, text or webcam. Once your comment has been posted, submit responses to your peers’ questions and comments. Consider the outcomes, objectives and concepts below when formulating your initial question.

Your question and response should explain, illustrate, justify, trace, discuss, compare, contrast, agree or disagree, interpret, evaluate, and summarize.

Weekly Outcomes & Weekly Objectives

1. Articulate alterations in structure and function of the respiratory and integumentary systems. (CO 1)
2. Trace the impact that alterations in the respiratory and integumentary systems have on the body. (CO 2)
3. Summarize the impact of alterations in the respiratory and integumentary systems on homeostasis. (CO 3)
4. Understand normal respiratory and integumentary system disorders.
5. Compare and contrast common respiratory and integumentary disorders: causes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, and treatments.
6. Apply understanding of alterations in respiratory and integumentary systems across the lifespan to formulate care priorities.
7. Examine responses to aging and its impact on pathophysiologic changes in the respiratory and integumentary systems.
8. Describe how heredity and genetics influence pathophysiological alterations in the cardiovascular and integumentary systems.
9. Examine factors leading to cancers of the respiratory and integumentary systems.

Main Topics and ConceptsSub-Concepts with Exemplar

1. Alterations in the respiratory system: Oxygenation
   
   1. Pathological processes in structures and functions
   2. Cancers of the respiratory system
   3. Pathophysiologic respiratory system response to aging
   4. Genetic influences on respiratory system pathology
2. Alterations in the integumentary system (skin disorders)
   
   1. Pathological processes of the integumentary system
   2. Cancers of the integumentary system
   3. Genetic influences on the integumentary system
3. Oxygenation: Upper (Infectious Rhinitis) respiratory condition; Lower respiratory conditions (Pneumonias); atelectasis; pneumothorax
4. Genetics: Cystic fibrosis and congenital heart defects/anomalies
5. Acid-Base Imbalance: Arterial blood gases
6. Acute versus Chronic conditions: Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (IRDS), Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Asthma (single episode), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
7. Cellular adaptation: Lung cancer
8. Immunity: Inflammatory skin disorders
9. Infection: wounds; abscess; viral and fungal rashes
10. Inflammation: skin infection; skin irritation

For full credit, your initial post should:

-introduce the question

-include 2 scholarly sources (one is an assigned reading, the other is a journal article or credible website)

The initial post must include responses to all the questions in this discussion. 

Ebook: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 6e 6th Edition

Mr. J, age 42, is a construction worker in Las Vegas who lives with his daughter and grandson, Sammy. He recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. At first, he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. After a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” His doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following a biopsy of the nevus. Mr. J reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps.

Discussion Questions

1. Relate Mr. J’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. 
2. Discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. What is the significance of the bone pain that Mr. J is experiencing? 
3. Discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery. 

Discussion Questions

Mr. J is babysitting his grandson Sammy, age 3 years, who ate his dinner and then said his tummy hurt. Mr. J suggested he lie down in the adjacent room while his parents finished dinner. A few minutes later, Mr. J heard Sammy vomiting. He rushed in to lift Sammy up. When vomiting ceased, he noticed Sammy continued to cough and seemed to be choking. He was struggling to breathe, and a wheezing sound was obvious. It appeared that he had aspirated some vomitus. Mr. J drove him to a nearby hospital for examination.

1. Discuss the specific effects of aspirating vomitus on Sammy, including the probable effects on his bronchi and lungs. Why might one lung be affected more than the other?
2. Discuss the pathophysiologic changes causing the signs and symptoms and any tests required to clarify the effects on Sammy. 
3. Suggest some reasons for Sammy’s difficulty breathing and wheezing.
4. Discuss the potential complications of aspiration of vomitus.

GUIDELINES

Weekly Outcomes

1. Articulate alterations in structure and function of the respiratory and integumentary systems. (CO 1)
2. Trace the impact that alterations in the respiratory and integumentary systems have on the body. (CO 2)
3. Summarize the impact of alterations in the respiratory and integumentary systems on homeostasis. (CO 3)

Main Topics and Concepts

1. Alterations in the respiratory system: Oxygenation
   
   1. Pathological processes in structures and functions
   2. Cancers of the respiratory system
   3. Pathophysiologic respiratory system response to aging
   4. Genetic influences on respiratory system pathology

2. Alterations in the integumentary system (skin disorders)

1. Pathological processes of the integumentary system
2. Cancers of the integumentary system
3. Genetic influences on the integumentary system

Weekly Objectives

1. Understand normal respiratory and integumentary system disorders.
2. Compare and contrast common respiratory and integumentary disorders: causes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, and treatments.
3. Apply understanding of alterations in respiratory and integumentary systems across the lifespan to formulate care priorities.
4. Examine responses to aging and its impact on pathophysiologic changes in the respiratory and integumentary systems.
5. Describe how heredity and genetics influence pathophysiological alterations in the cardiovascular and integumentary systems.
6. Examine factors leading to cancers of the respiratory and integumentary systems.

Sub-Concepts with Exemplar

1. Oxygenation: Upper (Infectious Rhinitis) respiratory condition; Lower respiratory conditions (Pneumonias); atelectasis; pneumothorax
2. Genetics: Cystic fibrosis and congenital heart defects/anomalies
3. Acid-Base Imbalance: Arterial blood gases
4. Acute versus Chronic conditions: Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (IRDS), Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Asthma (single episode), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
5. Cellular adaptation: Lung cancer
6. Immunity: Inflammatory skin disorders
7. Infection: wounds; abscess; viral and fungal rashes
8. Inflammation: skin infection; skin irritation

APA format (6th ed.) and is free of errors       

Grammar and mechanics are free of errors free of Plagiarism   

References: Use your book, the outside source must be within the last 5 yrs, Scholarly Articles,s or Nurse journals within the last 5 yrs.

GOULD’S Pathophysiology for the Health Professions SIXTH EDITION Evolve Student Resources for Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, Sixth Edition, include the following:

SEC TION I Pathophysiology: Background and Overview, 1

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Pathophysiology, 1

CHAPTER 2 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances, 14

CHAPTER 3 Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies, 40

CHAPTER 4 Pain, 53

SEC TION I I Defense/Protective Mechanisms, 65

CHAPTER 5 Inflammation and Healing, 65

CHAPTER 6 Infection, 88

CHAPTER 7 Immunity, 114

SEC TION I I I Pathophysiology of Body Systems, 142

CHAPTER 8 Skin Disorders, 142

CHAPTER 9 Musculoskeletal System Disorders, 161

CHAPTER 10 Blood and Circulatory System Disorders, 184

CHAPTER 11 Lymphatic System Disorders, 213

CHAPTER 12 Cardiovascular System Disorders, 223

CHAPTER 13 Respiratory System Disorders, 272

CHAPTER 14 Nervous System Disorders, 325

CHAPTER 15 Disorders of the Eyes, Ears, and Other Sensory Organs, 385

CHAPTER 16 Endocrine System Disorders, 400

CHAPTER 17 Digestive System Disorders, 427

CHAPTER 18 Urinary System Disorders, 488

CHAPTER 19 Reproductive System Disorders, 514

SEC TION I V Factors Contributing to Pathophysiology, 545

CHAPTER 20 Neoplasms and Cancer, 545

CHAPTER 21 Congenital and Genetic Disorders, 565

CHAPTER 22 Complications of Pregnancy, 579

CHAPTER 23 Complications of Adolescence, 588

CHAPTER 24 Complications of Aging, 597

Section V Environmental Factors and Pathophysiology, 606

CHAPTER 25 Immobility and Associated Problems, 606

CHAPTER 26 Stress and Associated Problems, 611

CHAPTER 27 Substance Abuse and Associated Problems, 617

CHAPTER 28 Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems, 624

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Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, including a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words. Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source. One or two-sentence responses, simple statements of agreement or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words. I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.

• Weekly Participation

Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately. In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies. Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work). Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.

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Familiarize yourself with the APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in Loud-cloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required). Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation. I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.

• Use of Direct Quotes

I discourage over-utilization of direct quotes in DQs and assignments at the Master’s level and deduct points accordingly. As Masters’ level students, it is important that you be able to critically analyze and interpret information from journal articles and other resources. Simply restating someone else’s words does not demonstrate an understanding of the content or critical analysis of the content. It is best to paraphrase content and cite your source.

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