Advanced Life Support Update
(Updated March 2011)
This topic is a review of the latest changes to ARC Guidelines by ARC committee member Heather Schubert of Rural Emergency Care Consultants.
The tutorial is a quick reference resource that you can continue to access whenever required (at home or at work). The assessment comprises a challenging 10 question quiz which varies each time you attempt it. You can review your marked quiz after each attempt to aid the learning process.
http://www.onwebfast.com/anf/als-preview.htm
Asthma Management
This tutorial provides an overview of Asthma including its causes, prevalence and management. Patient education, medications and treatment options are also included.
The topic will also discuss the complications of asthma and the management of an acute asthma attack both in a health care facility environment and a first aid situation.
Asthma affects 10% of the Australian population so skilled patient education is vital to effective asthma management.
http://www.onwebfast.com/anf/asthma-preview.htm
Cardiac 1 - Chest Pain Assessment and Management
The purpose of this learning activity is to provide nurses with the knowledge and skills to assess and manage patients who present with chest pain. The learning content is presented in two parts. Part 1 provides a general knowledge on chest pain assessment and management. Part 2 builds on the knowledge of cardiac chest pain and provides an overview of the pathophysiology and management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
The assessment comprises a challenging 10 question quiz which varies each time you attempt it. You can review your marked quiz after each attempt to aid the learning process.
http://www.onwebfast.com/anf/cardiac-1-preview.htm
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes affects an estimated 800,00 Australians. If undetected or poorly controlled diabetes can lead to visual impairments, renal failure, vascular diseases and impotence.
A sound understanding of the disease process and its management is crucial to effectively nursing clients with diabetes.
This recently written topic by ANF Federal Education Officer Jodie Davis, covers the contributing factors, complications, treatments and management of diabetes. The assessment comprises a challenging 10 question quiz which varies each time you attempt it. You can review your marked quiz after each attempt to aid the learning process.
http://www.onwebfast.com/anf/diabetes-preview.htm
Drug Calculations and Administration
This topic covers oral, injectable and intravenous drug calculations using real world scenarios and drugs common to Australian hospitals.
The assessment comprises a challenging 10 question quiz which varies each time you attempt it. Half the questions are multiple choice and half are a more challenging formula based format. Please enter all calculation working in the text boxes provided. You can review your marked quiz after each attempt to aid the learning process.
http://www.onwebfast.com/anf/drug-preview.htm
ECG and Rhythms 1
On completion of this module you should be able to:
• Understand why patients with acute cardiac problems are often attached to a cardiac monitor.
• Describe nursing responsibilities in initiating monitoring.
• Outline key aspects of cardiac anatomy and electrophysiology which will help you recognize normal
• Explain why a 12 lead ECG may be recorded and outline nursing responsibilities in relation to this
• Review changes which may be seen on the ECG tracings and gain a beginning knowledge of their significance.
This recently written topic by ARC committee member Heather Schubert, represents the first part of a two topic series. The assessment comprises a challenging 10 question quiz which varies each time you attempt it. You can review your marked quiz after each attempt to aid the learning process.
http://www.onwebfast.com/anf/ecg-1-preview.htm
ECG and Rhythms 2
On completion of this module you should be able to:
• Appreciate nursing responsibilities in relation to identifying cardiac rhythms and their basic management;
• Confidently identify Sinus Rhythm and its variations;
• Gain an understanding of the mechanisms, precipitating causes and likely haemodynamic effects of arrhythmias;
• Classify & describe arrhythmias using accepted terminology;
• Use a systematic approach to analyse rhythms; and
• Identify common arrhythmias and outline their likely management
This recently written topic by ARC committee member Heather Schubert, represents the second part of a two topic series. The assessment comprises a challenging 10 question quiz which varies each time you attempt it. You can review your marked quiz after each attempt to aid the learning process.
http://www.onwebfast.com/anf/ecg-2-preview.htm
Emergency Drugs
Emergencies happen unexpectedly and require the nurse to respond promptly and confidently. Whilst many specific medical and nursing interventions may be required, the administration of pharmacological agents is common requiring the nurse to anticipate the drug needed, then prepare and administer as ordered by the medical officer. (or as per standing drug orders).
Acute, life threatening emergency situations commonly involve problems which effect the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Thus we will focus on emergencies relating to these two systems.
The tutorial is a quick reference resource that you can continue to access whenever required (at home or at work). The assessment comprises a challenging 10 question quiz which varies each time you attempt it. You can review your marked quiz after each attempt to aid the learning process
http://www.onwebfast.com/anf/emerg-drugs-preview.htm
Infection Control
Infection control refers to policies and procedures used to minimise the risk of spreading infections, especially in hospitals and health care facilities. These policies and procedures relate to disease surveillance, investigation, prevention and control of the spread of infections and their causative microorganisms.
Competency in infection control is a crucial component for the implementation of best practice for nurses in order to ensure patient safety as well as in providing high quality care.
The assessment comprises a challenging 10 question quiz which varies each time you attempt it. You can review your marked quiz after each attempt to aid the learning process.
http://www.onwebfast.com/anf/IC-preview.htm
Occupational Violence and Aggression
This tutorial has been designed for health service staff who are increasingly being confronted with incidents of Occupational Violence and Aggression.
Occupational Violence and Aggression (OV&A) not only affects the health and wellbeing of health service staff but has significant workforce and financial implications for the health care industry. For all of these reasons, staff need to know how to prevent, reduce and manage incidents of violence and aggression in the workplace.
http://www.onwebfast.com/anf/violence-preview.htm
Respiratory 1 - Upper Airway Obstruction
The objectives of this module are to:
• Review upper airway anatomy.
• Explore possible causes of airway obstruction.
• Increase your ability to recognise clinical features of upper airway obstruction.
• Utilise patient scenarios to review/explore required nursing interventions specific to common causes of airway obstruction.
The assessment comprises a challenging 10 question quiz which varies each time you attempt it. You can review your marked quiz after each attempt to aid the learning process.
http://www.onwebfast.com/anf/respiratory-1-preview.htm
Respiratory 2 - Respiratory Failure
The objectives of this module are to:
• Review functions of the Respiratory System.
• Review structure and function of the thorax, lungs and lower airways.
• Define the following - hypoxia, hypercarbia, respiratory failure. Increase your ability to recognise clinical features of respiratory dysfunction, hypoxia and hypercarbia.
• Explore interventions which may be required.
• Utilise a patient scenario to explore required nursing interventions specific to management of hypoxia and respiratory failure.
The assessment comprises a challenging 10 question quiz which varies each time you attempt it. You can review your marked quiz after each attempt to aid the learning process.
http://www.onwebfast.com/anf/respiratory-2-preview.htm
Vision Care
This program aims to provide nurses and midwives with an understanding of the anatomy and function of the eye, the five main eye conditions and an introduction to eye health and vision care.
Nurses will use the knowledge gained through this education session to provide a duty of care to all clients as needed in relation to eye care.
http://www.onwebfast.com/anf/vision-care-preview.htm
Wound Care Update
New insights into wound healing and wound care management have led to a proliferation of wound dressings and care products. This recently written topic by ANF Federal Education Officer Jodie Davis, covers the factors which influence healing, wound classification/assessment, dressings, cleaning and key practice issues.
The tutorial is a quick reference resource that you can continue to access whenever required (at home or at work). The assessment comprises a challenging 10 question quiz which varies each time you attempt it. You can review your marked quiz after each attempt to aid the learning process.
http://www.onwebfast.com/anf/wound-care-update-preview.htm