Learning objectives
The goal of the course is to provide the student with specific knowledge about nursing and midwifery care procedures of basic science
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiological functions
Course unit content
The course consists of two parts. The first part about obstetric–nursing theory and the second part about practical application whit laboratory exercises
Full programme
Infections control: prevention during healthcare procedures. Concept of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization. Hands washing: types and procedures. Personal Protective Devices and Individual security (DPI). Disposal of medical waste. Scientific, methodological and social principles of diagnostic procedures for the adult through the collection of a bloody sample. Cardiovascular system and methods of assessment: The heart rate, Arterial blood Pressure, ECG. Respiratory system and methods of assessment: respiratory rate, characteristics of breathing, main symptoms of impaired respiratory function, interventions to promote respiratory function. Blood-gas analysis. Measuring the saturation through Pulse Oximetry. Oxygen Therapy. Urinary tract and Reproductive system: human regulatory mechanisms, the characteristics of the urine, sterile urine collection and not - sterile, the bladder catheterization in gynecological patients. Collection of biological samples: culture swabs and urine culture. Skin cleaning, skin heals, treatment of surgical wounds. Principal Infections related to ICPA care procedures. System for thermoregulation control and thermoregulation mode: body temperature, the main thermal alterations. Products and technology: medical devices for intravenous administration and injection therapy.
Bibliography
Albinelli P., The nurse between theory and practice, a manual for the clinical laboratory teaching, Athena, Modena 2008.
Costantini W.,
Calistri D., Ostetrica. Le basi scientifico-culturali. Vol. 1-2-3. Ed. Piccin, 2013.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons, interactive lessons and practical exercises. Slides and audiovisual material
Assessment methods and criteria
The student’s knowledge, topics’ comprehension and her/his skills to apply them on the occupational contexts will be evaluated by questions on the topics related to the course content. Failed answer to one or more questions or proved insufficiency of the basic knowledge on the subject will preclude the successful completion of the exam. In case of completion of the exam, an evaluation that contributes to the final grade of the course will be defined and it will be based on the achievement of the objectives.
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