- Docente: Stefano Sebastiani
- Credits: 4
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Nursing (cod. 8473)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module the student will achieve the ability to apply knowledge and comprehension in relation to the concepts of health and personal care, to the stages of the care process, the detection of the vital parameters, health care measures to be taken in emergency situations.
Course contents
CONCEPTS OF HEALTH AND NEED
Concept of health and need: definitions
Basic needs
The CARE PROCESS
Definition of the care process
Features and process steps
DEFINITION AND METHODS FOR DETECTION OF VITAL PARAMETERS
Blood Pressure
Heart Rate
Respiratory Rate
Temperature
Saturation
USE of PROPER CARE MEASURES IN SPECIFIC SITUATIONS
Signs and symptoms (observation).
Key elements in the approach to the person with a urinary catheter and drainages.
The care-associated infections
Handwashing
The pressure sores.
Teaching methods
Lectures and practice exercises.
Assessment methods
Written test with multiple-choice questions.
Office hours
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