An overview of acid base balance principles. Review of ABG interpretation. Respiratory acidosis and alkalosis as well as metabolic acidosis and alkalosis reviewed.
Hypernatremia, Hyponatremia, Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia, Hypercalcemia, Hypocalcemia, Hypermagnesemia, Hypomagnesemia, Hyperphosphatemia and Hypophosphatemia.
Overview of symptoms, causes, treatments and possible outcomes.
Introductory concepts to fluid and electrolyte balance. Hypovolemia. Hypovolemia vs dehydration. Hypervolemia.
Therapeutic and Interviewing skills. Therapeutic communication techniques. Nontherapeutic communication techniques. Interviewing Skills. Professional communication. Barriers to communication. Resolving encounters with difficult people or situations. Transfer of care.
An overview of the theories related to human development and aging.