Learning objectives
Learning in practice welfare procedures basic nursing and midwifery science
Prerequisites
Completion of the first course
Course unit content
The course consists on practical application of the theory learned in the course of obstetric-gynecological nursing Sciences, (through laboratory work)
Full programme
Procedures carried out. Washing hands: social, surgical and aseptic. Use of personal protective equipment and individual security. Detecting vital signs: heart rate, arterial blood pressure, ECG, respiratory rate, arterial blood gas analysis. Oxygen saturation measurement. Oxygen therapy.
The collection of a blood sample through venipuncture.
Dilution of drugs.
Therapeutic intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous administration.
The application of Peripheral Venous Catheter. Capillary blood glucose detection.
Female bladder catheterization.
Collection of biological samples: swabs, blood and urine culture.
Bibliography
Albinelli P., The nurse between theory and practice, a manual for the clinical laboratory teaching. Athena Ed., 2008
Costantini W.,
Calistri D., MIDWIFERY. Scientific-cultural bases. Piccin Ed., 2013.
Slides and audiovisual material
Teaching methods
Exercises and simulation with mannequins in teaching laboratory
Assessment methods and criteria
The student’s knowledge, topics’ comprehension and her/his skill 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 (evaluated in thirtieth).
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