1. describe the principles of respiratory and cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. 2. describe the function and role of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems in oxygenation. 3. describe age-related differences that influence the care of patients with oxygenation problems. 4. identify factors that affect respiratory and cardiovascular function. 5. perform a cardiopulmonary assessment using appropriate interview questions and physical assessment skills. 6. develop nursing diagnoses that correctly identify problems that may be treated by independent nursing interventions. 7. describe nursing strategies to promote adequate oxygenation and identify their rationale. 8. plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care related to select nursing diagnoses involving oxygenation problems.