The goal of this course is to define astrocytomas/glioblastomas and to explain the diagnosis, the causes, the symptoms, the complications, the treatments, and pre-operative and post-operative management.
Course Publication Date:
November 08, 2022
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Wanda Lockwood RN, BA, MA |
| Course No: | AAG0522 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Pediatric Medicine
Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Oncologic Medicine
Perioperative
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Learning Objectives
Explain the difference between primary and metastatic tumors.
Explain the origin of astrocytic tumors.
List and discuss symptoms of brain tumors in relation to affected region of the brain.
List and explain at least 5 diagnostic procedures.
List and explain 3 primary types of treatment for astrocytic brain tumors.
List and explain the 4 WHO categories for tumors.
List and discuss general characteristics of 6 astrocytic tumors.
Explain 3 open surgical approaches.
Explain the difference between Gamma Knife® and Cyber Knife® radiosurgery.
List at least 5 preoperative nursing interventions.
Discuss postoperative nursing interventions.
List and explain the 3 parameters for the Glasgow Coma Scale.
Explain the Monroe-Kellie Hypothesis.
List and discuss at least 5 of 8 common postoperative complications.
Discuss nursing interventions for patient discharge.