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Course Number: PN 203
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology II
Lecture Hours: 30
Clinical Practicum Hours: Integrated with Med-Surg
Faculty name: Lori Baker, RN, BSN
Faculty contact information:
Email: [email protected]
Location: Nursing Office at JRTI
Hours: As needed
Phone: 304.754.7925
Prerequisites/ Co-requisites:
Pre: Anatomy and Physiology I and remainder of first semester classes
Co: Additional second semester classes
Course Description:
The curriculum continues from the first semester Anatomy and Physiology class. Units
of study include circulatory, cardiac, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, and urinary
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
 List the functions of blood and identify the main components of plasma
 Describe the steps in blood clotting
 Describe the three tissue layers of the heart wall
 Describe the location and structure of the pericardium and cite its functions
 Compare the functions of the right and left chambers of the heart
 Explain the effects of the autonomic nervous system on the heart rate
 Describe several lifestyle choices that can help maintain heart health
 Briefly describe methods used to study the heart
 Differentiate among the five types of blood vessels with regard to structure and
function
 Compare superficial and deep veins and give examples of each type
 Describe the structure and function of the hepatic portal system
 Describe the factors that regulate blood flow
 Explain how lymphatic capillaries differ from blood capillaries
 Differentiate between nonspecific and specific body defenses and give examples
of each
 Describe some protective effects of an antigen-antibody reaction
 Define respiration and describe the four phases of respiration
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Discuss abnormal ventilation and give several examples of altered breathing
patterns
Name the three main functions of the digestive tract and describe the four layers
of the digestive tract wall
Name the digestion products of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates
List several hormones involved in regulating digestion
Differentiate between catabolism and anabolism
Define metabolic rate and name several factors that affect the metabolic rate
Describe the organs of the urinary system and give the functions of each
Name three normal constituents of urine
Identify hormones involved in urine formation and cite the function of each
For a full list of objectives, please refer to the text for this course
Required Titles:
Cohen, Barbara Johnson and Taylor, Jason James (2013). Memmler’s Structure and
Function of the Human Body, 10th Ed. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Cohen, Barbara Johnson and Taylor, Jason James (2013). Study Guide: Memmler’s
Structure and Function of the Human Body, 10th Ed. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins.
Recommended Titles:
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Springhouse. (2013). LPN Facts Made Incredibly Quick! 2nd Ed. Philadelphia:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Springhouse. (2013). Anatomy and Physiology Made Incredibly Easy! 4th Ed.
Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Springhouse. (2013). Nursing 2013 Drug Handbook. Philadelphia: Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins.
Stedman’s Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing, 6th Ed.
(2008). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Zerwekh, JoAnn, Claborn, Jo Carol, Miller, (2008) C. J. Memory Notebook of
Nursing, Vol. 1, 4th Ed. Ingram, Tx Nursing Education Consultants
Zerwekh, JoAnn, Claborn, Jo Carol, Miller, (2008) C. J. Memory Notebook of
Nursing, Vol. 2, 3rd Ed. Ingram, Tx Nursing Education Consultants
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Course Policies
Attendance Policy:
No grade penalty is given for missed time, however, be fully aware of the attendance
policy for the program. It is the responsibility of the student to get notes from peers when
class-time is missed.
Student Evaluation/ Grading Policies:
Refer to the LPN Handbook for the grading scale for this program. In this particular
class all work carries the same weight. I feel that all my assignments are equally valuable
and, so, are graded equally. You should put the same effort into a homework assignment
that you put into a test.
Examination Policy:
There will be one or more tests for each unit covered. All tests will be computerized and
will be done on the Quia site. The advantage to this is that you will have immediate
feedback. In addition, the NCLEX exam is computerized, therefore this format will be
very familiar to you when you take the NCLEX exam, thus relieving one frustration.
Make-up exams will cover the same material but will be a different style, including short
answer, fill-in-the-blanks, essay, etc. Do not expect the same exam as those who were
present on the day of the exam.
Because of schedule changes that are inevitable it is not possible to predict the date of
each exam. You will have ample time to prepare and should use a little time each
evening to study your notes in preparation for any exam.
Expectations of Students:
It is my expectation that you take every class seriously. There are policies in the LPN
handbook about sleeping in class, cell phones and texting in class, and various other
activities that are seen as distractions, however, my theory is you get out of it what you
put into it. I will be less inclined to meet with you for review if I’ve noted you have not
been attentive in class, no matter what the reason. You are expected to follow the rules
set forth in the LPN handbook.
Assignments/ Presentations:
Details on the following will be given at a later date.
Assignment #
Worksheets
Group
Activities
Anatomy
Project
Topic
A minimum of one per chapter
Several throughout the semester for
group discussions
Keeping Structure and Function Healthy
– Health Education Project
Due Date (subject to change)
TBA
TBA
TBA
Course Schedule
Lesson
1
Topic(s)
Blood and Blood Products
Blood Vessels and Circulation
Cardiovascular System
Reading Assignments
Chapter 12
Chapter 14
Chapter 13
Lymphatic System
Chapter 15
Respiratory System
Chapter 16
Digestive System
Metabolism
Urinary System
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
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3
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5
6