About This Guide

Background
Why there is a need for this guide
1. Recognize vital charges when considerate for cardiopulmonary patient
2. Sermon the uncomplicated basic pathophysiology accompanying with the
assessments findings
These times will concoct them initiate key nursing interferences needed when original
cardiopulmonary pathophysiology is recognized. The material in this tutor attendant is
grounded on our association’s 40-year involvement in emergent and consuming the
emulator, the fallouts from an international examination of Harvey workers, and the
charities of nurse-educators with knowledge in simulation-based exercise.

Aims of this Guide

 Publicize information approximately the most current methods to teach and test
using Harvey
 Offer instruction to administrators and teachers involving to logistical,
educational and technical issues
 Run submissions for research and for further development of Harvey
OVERALL GOALS:
The overall goals of this focused and guided instructional manual are to teach nursing
students and practicing nurses to:
1. Identify key assessments when caring for cardiopulmonary patient, and
2. Discuss the basic underlying pathophysiology associated with the assessment
findings.
These skills will prepare you to describe key nursing interventions needed when
underlying cardiopulmonary pathophysiology is identified.
The format will be cased-based. Harvey will be used to demonstrate the findings, and
the curriculum will provide descriptions of the pathophysiology.

INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH – HOW TO LEARN THE SKILLS

The recommended assessment strategies are based on the approach used by the
cardiovascular clinicians and nurses successfully using this technology. The following
outlines the key steps to take that will result in a quality cardiovascular assessment:
1. Perform the assessment using an orderly approach
Note: Traditional teaching of the physical assessment includes:
(1) Inspection, (2) Palpation, (3) Percussion and (4) Auscultation.
Percussion of the heart is no longer considered to have value.
Percussion of the lungs does have value, but is not simulated in Harvey.
Most important, the emphasis in this manual is on auscultation.
2. Memorize the pressure/volume curves
3. Get involved through mimicry
4. Practice on Harvey and your patients
5. Evaluate your skills on Harvey and your patients.