Form 9: Learning Guide- Wilkinson

Module Name: 3. Care of the Patient Undergoing Cardiac Rehabilitation

Course Name: Principles of Rehabilitation and Management of Chronic
Disease
Learning Goals/Outcomes
Upon

completion of this module, you will be able to:

Explain the pathophysiology of common cardiac conditions.
Identify contributing risk factors for cardiac conditions.
Discuss current diagnostics and treatment regimen for the
patient undergoing cardiac rehabilitation.
Construct a plan of care for older adults with rehabilitation of a
common cardiac condition utilizing the nursing process.

Learning Resources
Required Resources
Chapter 21 in Rehabilitation Nursing.

View the screencast on Assessment and Management of Heart

Disease Related to Complex Care of Older Adults at
http://consultgerirn.org/resources/media/?
vid_id=8596633#player_container
Heart Healthy Toolbox found at the resource center of the PCNA
http://pcna.net/clinical-tools/tools-for-healthcare-providers/hearthealthy-toolbox

Additional Resources
http://consultgerirn.org/topics/heart_failure/want_to_know_more/

Learning Activities
Activities for This Lesson
Mastery Quiz
Wiki
Discussion Board
Plan of care
Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.

Discussion Questions
Choose one of the functional capacities listed in the text and
comment on how it influences the ability of the patient to
progress in rehabilitation.
Which is more important to cardiac rehabilitation success:
lifestyle modification or medication management? Why?
What nursing interventions can assist the patient in cardiac
rehabilitation? What is the nurses biggest priority and why?
What is the nurses role in medication management for patients
undergoing cardiac rehabilitation?

Self-Assessment
Check your understanding
Can you explain the pathophysiology of common cardiac
disorders?
Can you identify the risk factors associated with cardiac disease?
Can you discuss the current diagnostics and treatment plans for
patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation?
Can you construct a plan of care for a patient undergoing
cardiac rehabilitation?

Lesson Evaluation: Graded Assessments

Mastery Quiz
Wiki
Discussion
Plan of Care

Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San

Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.

Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San

Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.