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CSP Mini-Lesson 3, Spring 2008
Mini-Lesson Standards: (1) Identify skills and education related to specific careers; (2)
Use tools and devices appropriate to a career; (3) Describe the basic structure and
functions of the human body systems; (3) Follow instructions and procedures carefully; (4)
Work with people effectively.
Mini-Lesson Correlations: Career education, biology, communication
Nurse, please help me
As a licensed practical nurse, you provide bedside care to patients and take vital signs such
as temperature, blood pressure and pulse. You give injections, apply dressings, insert
catheters, and observe and report on patients’ medical status. Depending on state law, you
may also administer medications and start intravenous fluids. You work with patients,
families, and other medical professionals, which require you to follow instructions and
maintain a caring and sympathetic nature.
What skills and personal qualities do you believe you will need in order to be a successful
nurse?
Skills needed
Personal characteristics needed
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Nurse, please help me (Continued)
As a nurse, you use several devices to measure patients’ vital signs. Match each of the
following devices with its use.
___ Sphygmomanometer
a. Measures blood pressure
___ Stethoscope
b. Measures temperature
___ Thermometer
c. Assesses the heart and lungs
___ Percussion hammer
d. Measures reflexes
Imagine that you need to take a patient’s carotid pulse rate. You know that the radial
artery runs down the arm and the carotid artery runs from the brain to the heart. Where
would you place your fingers to take the carotid pulse?
a) On the patient’s neck
b) On the patient’s elbow
c) On the patient’s wrist
d) Behind the patient’s knee
e) On the patient’s hip
Answer: _____________________________________________________
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Nurse, please help me (Continued)
Understanding how the human body functions is essential for a nurse. Humans have 12
pairs of cranial nerves. Study the list below of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves and their
functions. Then answer the question that follows.
Cranial Nerve
Function
1.
Olfactory
Controls smell
2.
Optic
Controls vision
3.
Oculomotor
Controls movement of some eye muscles
4.
Trochelar
Controls movement of one eye muscle
5.
Trigeminal
Controls sensation in the face and scalp and controls chewing muscles
6.
Abducens
Controls movement of one eye muscle
7.
Facial
Controls taste and the muscles used for facial expression
8.
Acoustic
Controls hearing and balance
9.
Glossopharyngeal
Controls sensation to the tongue and the muscles used for swallowing
10. Vagus
Controls the larynx and organs in the chest and abdomen
11.
Controls two neck muscles
Spinal accessory
12. Hypoglossal
Controls the tongue muscles
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Nurse, please help me (Continued)
For each of the nerves listed below, write at least two actions that a human would
experience difficulty doing if the nerve were damaged.
Olfactory Nerve
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Facial Nerve
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Glossopharyngeal Nerve
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Hypoglossal Nerve
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Instructor’s Guide
Science is paired with the career of nursing for this week’s lesson, which covers skills
needed, medical devices, and the human body. To become a licensed nurse requires a
substantial number of biology classes, both in high school and in college. Additionally,
nursing programs at the college level include supervised patient care and classroom courses
in first aid, nutrition, and anatomy and physiology. Before becoming a licensed nurse, one
must pass a state licensing examination. The expected salary range for a recent graduate
from a nursing program is $25,000 to $75,000.
To expand this lesson, pair students and ask them to locate their partner’s carotid
artery. This artery is to the left and right side of the windpipe. (If touching activities are
forbidden in your school district, go to the next expanded activity.)
To expand this lesson further, ask students to write at least two actions that a
human would experience difficulty doing if the remaining eight cranial nerves from the list
were damaged. They may use the Web site below to help them with their answers.
Related Web Site
http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/class/bio201/cn/cranial.htm
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Solutions to Activities
Skills needed:
Personal characteristics needed:
Ability to apply biological concepts
Comforting attitude
Ability to use knowledge of human anatomy
Dedication to work
Ability to handle sick and injured patients
Compassion
Stress management skills
Objectivity
Ability to recognize symptoms and side effects
Well-adjusted demeanor
Match each of the following devices with its use:
1.) Sphygmomanometer
a. Measures blood pressure
2.) Stethoscope
c. Used to assess the heart and lungs
3.) Thermometer
b. Measures temperature
4.) Percussion hammer
d. Measures reflexes
Answer to single multiple choice question:
a.) On the patient’s neck.
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Solutions to Activities (Continued)
For each of the nerves listed below, write at least two examples of actions that one would
experience difficulty doing if the nerve were damaged.
Olfactory Nerve: Smell, taste,
Facial Nerve: Move facial muscles, smile
Glossopharyngeal Nerve: Distinguish between temperatures of foods, properly swallow
foods
Hypoglossal Nerve: Speak, sing
Related Materials
This week’s Mini-Lesson is similar to the lessons found in both Career Launcher and
Hands-on-Academics. For more information, please visit our Web site where you can
request free sample products.
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