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:
THE RELATIONSHIP IN THE CARE PROCESS

The nurse-patient helping relationship
The patient's acceptance and discharge
The medical examination


REST AND SLEEP: NIGHT CARE

sleep assessment
sleep problems in the elderly
noise in care settings, night care
 
HYDRO-ELECTROLYTIC BILACIUM, FEEDING AND TREATMENT OF ALTERATIONS

Alterations in fluid and electrolyte balance, dehydration and hypovolemia
The factors that influence nutrition
Meal care for the dependent patient
the change in the way of feeding: enteral feeding with sng - peg-
dysphagia


INTESTINAL ELIMINATION TREATMENT OF ALTERATIONS

constipation and diarrhoea
fecal incontinence

URINARY ELIMINATION AND TREATMENT OF ALTERATIONS

the main alterations of urinary function: most frequent signs and symptoms in urinary disorders
urinary incontinence
urinary retention


ACUTE AND CHRONIC PAIN

Preparatory elements of pain physiology
pain scales


SURGICAL PATIENT

Preparation for the pre-operative phase
post-operative
sterilization

FINA VITA CARE

end-of-life care notes
care of the patient in the terminal phase
the death and care of the body


BODY CARE AND HYGIENE

learn the knowledge to apply personal care
alteration in personal care
Care treatment of self-care deficit

ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF DIARRHEA CONSTIPATION

Evacuation enema or enteroclysm procedure
THE VITAL PARAMETERS

· Cardiocirculatory activity:

General concepts
Factors that influence it
Blood pressure
Arterial pulse: 4 Characteristics and alterations 4 Detection techniques
· Breathing:

General concepts
Factors that influence it
Features
Alterations
Detection techniques

Body temperature regulation

· Techniques and tools for data collection and recording

· Alterations

· Care principles relating to the person with fever

ELIMINATION

· Physiological and pathological characteristics of: urine and excreta
Method of taking samples for diagnostic investigations
short- and long-term bladder catheter insertion
Purpose and technique of bladder catheterization

THE CORRECT APPLICATION OF THERAPEUTIC PRESCRIPTIONS

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

Drug and pharmaceutical forms
drug distribution and storage systems
administration of drugs through the most commonly used routes
monitoring of therapeutic effects
calculation skills required for dosing

BLOOD TESTS:

The student must know the different blood sampling methods and ensure their correct execution.


Contents:

· Venous, capillary, arterial sampling

· Main hematological investigations


THE MOVEMENT

· General concepts

· Patient positions

· Immobilization syndrome

· Pressure injuries

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

 

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
test simulations through online platforms
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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