The purpose 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:
April 03, 2020
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: | BT121019 |
| 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
Identify the difference between primary and metastatic tumors.
Identify the origin of astrocytic tumors.
Recall symptoms of brain tumors in relation to affected region of the brain.
Recall at least 5 diagnostic procedures.
Identify 3 primary types of treatment for astrocytic brain tumors.
Identify the 4 WHO categories for tumors.
Recall general characteristics of 6 astrocytic tumors.
Identify 3 open surgical approaches.
Recall the difference between Gamma Knife® and Cyber Knife® radiosurgery.
Recall at least 5 preoperative nursing interventions.
Identify postoperative nursing interventions.
Recall the 3 parameters for the Glasgow Coma Scale.
Recall the Monroe-Kellie Hypothesis.
Identify at least 5 of 8 common postoperative complications.
Identify nursing interventions for patient discharge.