Uncommon Respiratory Disorders - Easily Missed

Various lung disorders will be outlined with assessment relating to lung auscultation. The aim of the session is to ensure the Nurse develops knowledge and gains confidence in their assessment skills.
CPD HOURS: 1
Registration Year 2024-2025

Course Content

In this session, we are going to explore further advanced respiratory assessment. We will examine the significance of the two adventitious (abnormal) lung sounds focusing on: crackles and wheezes.

The presentation of a patient with mild to severe life-threatening anaphylaxis will be addressed. Various lung disorders will be outlines with assessment relating to lung auscultation.

The aim of the session is to ensure the Nurse develops knowledge and gains confidence in their assessment skills. 

Learning Outcomes

In this session you will:
  • Discuss the significance of the two adventitious (abnormal) lung sounds
  • Identify the significance of a post-operative patient who develops crackles and shortness of breath
  • Discuss the assessment of a patient who is developing life-threatening anaphylaxis
  • Relate the adventitious lung sounds to various lung disorders, such as pneumothorax and heart failure

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Anne Evans-Murray

R.N., BHlthSc, MACCCN, Grad.Dip Ed, MEd, Dip Counselling, GradCertCritCare, CertIV Training and Assessment, CertIV in Mediation
Anne has a passion for teaching which she does in an unpretentious way that ensures you will not only understand and retain what she presents but will enjoy this learning experience. She has extensive experience of over 26 years lecturing for Gold Coast Health District and Griffith University.