59209 - Applied Nursing Methodology (CE)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student has an understanding of the Functional Models of Health and knows the nursing methodology to respond progressively to the different degrees of care complexity that the person/ family/ collectivity present.

Course contents

 

 

The student must be able to apply the steps of the assistance process in the areas of impaired need.

the participations are reported to the contents of the I year of course

Contents:

CARE AND HYGIENE OF THE BODY

General concepts

Partial and total hygienic care in relation to the degree of autonomy of the subject

Inpatient unit and patient unit

Hygiene and bed making

REST AND SLEEP

Assessment of sleep, treatment of the main sleep disorders.

NUTRITION AND HYDRATION

Nutrients and their functions

The principles of proper nutrition

Factors influencing dietary behaviour

Assessment of the state of nutrition and hydration

Hygienic and organizational aspects in the booking and distribution of meals

Artificial nutrition: general concepts

Vomiting

Care principles related to the user presenting vomiting

Water balance

PREVENTION AND SAFETY

Prevention of falls

Concept of sterilization, disinfection, hospital infection, hospital infection prevention

Hand hygiene in the healthcare sector

. Prevention of skin lesions

THE MOVEMENT

General concepts

Patient’s positions

Immobilization syndrome

Pressure injuries

THE VITAL SIGNS

Cardio-circulatory activity of the body:

General concepts
Factors influencing it
Blood pressure
Arterial pulse: 4 Characters and alterations 4 Detection techniques
The breathing:

General concepts
Factors influencing it
Characteristics
Alterations
Detection techniques

Regulation of body temperature

Techniques and tools for data collection and recording

Alterations

Principles of care for the person with fever

Grief

ELIMINATION

General concepts

Physiological and pathological characteristics of: faeces, urine and excreted

Tracheo-bronchial aspiration

Method of sampling for diagnostic investigations
Purpose and technique of evacuative enema.

Purpose and technique of bladder catheterization

THE COMMUNICATION

Communication process

Verbal communication

Nonverbal communication

Therapeutically effective communication techniques

Therapeutically ineffective modes of communication

The therapeutic relationship

Informed consent

Protection of the confidentiality of personal data

Health records: the medical record

Health documentation: the nursing record

Acceptance and discharge of the patient

The medical examination

END-OF-LIFE CARE

The student must be able to illustrate the peculiar elements of nursing care to the patient in the terminal phase.

THE CORRECT APPLICATION OF THERAPEUTIC PRESCRIPTIONS

Nursing responsibilities and ways to ensure the correct application of therapeutic prescriptions: from the supply to the administration of drugs through the commonly used routes.




BLOOD SAMPLES TAKEN:

The student must know the different modes of blood collection and ensure the correct execution of the same..

Contents:

Venous, capillary, arterial sampling

Main haematological investigations

SURGICAL PATIENT:

The student must acquire the ability to respond to the needs of users with surgical pathologies, acquiring the necessary knowledge to plan, provide, evaluate a 'global nursing in the pre, intra and post-operative phase

Content

Identification of the needs of the pre-operative person

Nursing diagnosis in the pre-operative phase

Pre-operative interventions (in preparation for the post-operative phase)

Physical preparation for surgery

Acceptance and admission to the operating room

Role and responsibility of the different nursing figures operating in the operating room: instrumentalist, nurse

Clothing and surgical hand washing

The surgical instrument

The awakening phase

Planning of nursing care in the post-operative phase

Readings/Bibliography

Trattato di cure infermieristiche. Saiani L., Brugnolli A., Sorbona, Napoli, terza edizione

-Ruth Craven- Constance Hirnle-Christine M, Henshaw "Principi fondamentali dell'assistenza infermieristica sesta edizione

Casa editrice ambrosiana

- Judith M. Wilkinson, Processo infermieristico e pensiero critico, CEA, Milano, 2009

Herdman, T.H. & Kamitsuru, S. (a cura di). (2018) NANDA International Diagnosi Infermieristiche: Definizioni e classificazione 2018-20. CEA - Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano

Teaching methods

frontal lessons
tutorials / simulations

teamwork

Assessment methods

Written test preparatory to the oral

The written test will consist of 30 questions.

25 questions are closed-ended, and 5 open-ended short-answer questions.

To access the oral you must answer at least 22 exact questions

< 18 insufficient

Fragmentary and superficial knowledge of content, errors in applying concepts, insufficient exposure

18 - 20

Knowledge of sufficient but general content, simple exposure, uncertainties in the application of theoretical concepts

21 - 23

Knowledge of appropriate but not in-depth content, ability to apply theoretical concepts, ability to present content in a simple way

24 - 25

Knowledge of appropriate content and broad, discrete ability to apply knowledge, ability to present content in a comprehensive way.

26 - 27

Precise and comprehensive content knowledge, good ability to apply knowledge, analytical skills, clear and correct exposure

28 - 29

Extensive, comprehensive and in-depth content knowledge, good content application, good analytical and synthesis capability, safe and correct exposure,

30
30 and praise

Very broad, comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of content, well-established ability to apply content, excellent analytical ability, synthesis and interdisciplinary links, mastery of exposure

Teaching tools

Computers and video projectors

Office hours

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