From: Teaching science content in nursing programs in Australia: a cross-sectional survey of academics
Topic | Mean/SD | Range |
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Normal physiology and pathophysiology of: | Â | Â |
Musculoskeletal system | Â | Â |
Joint structure and function | 3.53 ± 0.61 | 2-4 |
Muscle contraction | 3.52 ± 0.60 | 2-4 |
Bone tissue – formation and growth | 3.46 ± 0.66 | 2-4 |
Fracture and fracture repair | 3.45 ± 0.61 | 2-4 |
Major infectious musculoskeletal diseases | 3.33 ± 0.66 | 2-4 |
Locomotion | 3.30 ± 0.70 | 2-4 |
Integument | Â | Â |
Major infections and diseases of integumentary system | 3.63 ± 0.60 | 2-4 |
Wounds, burns and healing | 3.50 ± 0.80 | 2-4 |
Formation and growth | 3.21 ± 0.59 | 2-4 |
Cardiovascular system | Â | Â |
Vessels: heart, arteries, veins and lymph | 3.88 ± 0.35 | 3-4 |
Peripheral resistance | 3.83 ± 0.39 | 3-4 |
Cardiac output, Stroke volume | 3.82 ± 0.40 | 3-4 |
Blood pressure and BP measurement | 3.67 ± 0.81 | 2-4 |
Lymph nodes and lymph organs | 3.55 ± 0.67 | 2-4 |
Major infections and diseases of cardiac system integumentary system | 3.53 ± 0.74 | 2-4 |
Baroreceptor reflex | 3.50 ± 0.52 | 3-4 |
Cardiac markers and disease | 3.45 ± 0.82 | 2-4 |
Frank Starling Law of the Heart | 3.41 ± 0.51 | 2-4 |
Foetal circulation changes | 3.18 ± 0.66 | 2-4 |
Respiratory system | Â | Â |
Respiratory control | 3.91 ± 0.30 | 3-4 |
Breathing mechanics | 3.83 ± 0.39 | 3-4 |
Blood gas transport | 3.78 ± 0.44 | 3-4 |
Haemoglobin – oxyhaemoglobin curve | 3.73 ± 0.46 | 3-4 |
Major infections and diseases of respiratory system | 3.69 ± 0.63 | 2-4 |
COPD and oxygen therapy | 3.64 ± 0.51 | 3-4 |
Respiratory volumes - spirometry | 3.60 ± 0.60 | 2-4 |
Gastro-intestinal system | Â | Â |
Liver and gallbladder | 3.87 ± 0.35 | 3-4 |
Pancreas | 3.85 ± 0.38 | 3-4 |
Role of hormones | 3.65 ± 0.70 | 2-4 |
Digestion, absorption and metabolism | 3.58 ± 0.52 | 3-4 |
Major infections and gastrointestinal diseases | 3.57 ± 0.65 | 2-4 |
Major nutrients – food pyramid: proteins, carbohydrates and lipids | 3.53 ± 0.63 | 2-4 |
Glucose metabolism and ATP production | 3.47 ± 0.74 | 2-4 |
Enzymes | 3.47 ± 0.62 | 2-4 |
Phases of digestion | 3.39 ± 0.70 | 2-4 |
Salivary glands | 3.22 ± 0.74 | 2-4 |
Neurological system | Â | Â |
ANS – parasympathetic and sympathetic | 3.90 ± 0.32 | 3-4 |
PNS – reflexes, sensory receptors | 3.77 ± 0.44 | 3-4 |
CNS – brain and spinal cord | 3.73 ± 0.47 | 3-4 |
Synapses and neuromuscular function | 3.72 ± 0.58 | 2-4 |
Major infections and neurological diseases system | 3.72 ± 0.58 | 2-4 |
CSF production and flow | 3.59 ± 0.59 | 2-4 |
Pain | 3.57 ± 0.85 | 2-4 |
Membrane potentials, action potentials neurotransmitters | 3.56 ± 0.63 | 2-4 |
Fight and flight response | 3.55 ± 0.52 | 3-4 |
Integrative properties of neurons | 3.40 ± 0.60 | 2-4 |
Neuroglia | 3.38 ± 0.75 | 2-4 |
Special senses: taste, vision, hearing, balance, smell | 3.38 ± 0.74 | 2-4 |
Reproductive system | Â | Â |
Male and female | 3.74 ± 0.56 | 2-4 |
Endocrine control | 3.72 ± 0.46 | 3-4 |
Major infections/diseases of the reproductive system | 3.50 ± 0.62 | 2-4 |
Pregnancy | 3.42 ± 0.77 | 2-4 |
Contraception | 3.38 ± 0.74 | 2-4 |
Embryonic and foetal development | 3.30 ± 0.70 | 2-4 |
Parturition and foetal changes at birth | 3.19 ± 0.68 | 2-4 |
Fertilization, implantation | 3.13 ± 0.82 | 2-4 |
Fertility | 3.05 ± 0.67 | 2-4 |
Renal system | Â | Â |
Normal and abnormal constituents of urine | 3.91 ± 0.30 | 3-4 |
Acidosis and alkalosis | 3.82 ± 0.40 | 3-4 |
Renal dialysis | 3.61 ± 0.58 | 2-4 |
Major infections and diseases of renal system the renal system | 3.59 ± 0.71 | 2-4 |
Endocrine system | Â | Â |
Homeostasis | 3.86 ± 0.38 | 3-4 |
Hormone control, neuroendocrine axis | 3.83 ± 0.39 | 3-4 |
Biology of cancer | 3.59 ± 0.62 | 2-4 |
Mechanisms of hormone release | 3.53 ± 0.51 | 3-4 |
Immune system | Â | Â |
Non-specific and specific body defenses | 3.92 ± 0.29 | 3-4 |
Active and passive immunity | 3.83 ± 0.39 | 3-4 |
Infection and biological response | 3.70 ± 0.68 | 2-4 |
Autoimmune disease | 3.60 ± 0.60 | 2-4 |
Humoral and cell-mediated immunity | 3.56 ± 0.63 | 2-4 |
Immunodeficiency | 3.55 ± 0.51 | 3-4 |
Hypersensitivity | 3.50 ± 0.51 | 3-4 |
Antigens | 3.31 ± 0.60 | 2-4 |
Tissue transplantation | 3.00 ± 0.74 | 2-4 |
Genetics | Â | Â |
Human genetic disorders, principles of screening | 3.50 ± 0.61 | 2-4 |
Coding from DNA to protein production | 3.33 ± 0.77 | 2-4 |
Basic patterns of human inheritance | 3.40 ± 0.60 | 2-4 |
DNA genes and chromosome structure | 3.29 ± 0.64 | 2-4 |
Mitosis and meiosis – development of ova and sperm | 3.05 ± 0.67 | 2-4 |