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Theoretical underpinnings of the profession 2.1 Medical pathology28409/2203/2122/1/57
Study guide

Theoretical underpinnings of the profession 2.1 Medical pathology

28409/2203/2122/1/57
Academic year 2021-22
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Nursing (flexible programme), programme stage 2
In other study programme:
  • Bachelor of Nursing (4y) as Theoretical underpinnings of the profession 2.1 Medical pathology
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Co-ordinator: Bosmans Johan
Other teaching staff: Mistiaen Wilhelm, Van der Linden Eva, Wildiers Anja
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2021 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 75,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

the student will be able to describe the potential problems associated with peripheral IV therapy (2.3.A.1) (level 2)
the student will be able to describe in their own words, the preparation, placement and aftercare of a PEG (2.3.A.1) (Level 2)
the student will be able to describe the main symptoms and the main signs and symptoms of the major syndromes and pathologies of the cardiovascular system, the blood-forming (hematopoietic) organs, the endocrine system, the respiratory system, the kidneys and urinary tract, the digestive system and the nervous system, (1.1.A.1 ) (level 2)
the student will be able to identify the main diagnostic procedures and main treatment principles (1.3.A.1) (Level 2)
the student will be able to can name the most common risk factors and causes of these pathogogies (1.3.A.1) (Level 2)
At the end of this OLOD the student will be able to describe in their own words, the different indications for placement of a stomach tube/gavage (1.1.A.1) (level 2)
the student will be able to calculate the infusion rate of drops / minute and ml / hour (1.1.A.1) (Level 2)
the student will be able to describe the blood groups and resus factor (1.1.A.1) (Level 2)
the student will be able to explain the etiology of arterial, venous and diabetic circulatory disorders (1.1.A.1) (level 2)
the student will be able to based on anatomical and physiological background knowledge and indicate the specific nursing care items for each form (1.1.A.1) (Level 2)
the student will be able to describe the nursing concerns of the neurological patient (2.1.A.1) (level 2)
At the end of this OLOD the student will be able to name the importance of respiratory symptomology and based on these identify appropriate nursing actions (1.3.A.1) (level 2)
the student will be able to name the importance of urological symptomology and based on these identify appropriate nursing actions (1.3.A.1) (level 2)
the student will be able to explain the main urological investigations, focusing on preparation and aftercare, in a patient-friendly language, and link the nursing care to each (1.3.A.1) (level 2)
At the end of this OLOD the student will be able to describe the daily care of a stomach tube or PEG (2.3.A.1) (level 2)
the student will be able to describe the nature of infusion fluids that are used (1.1.A.1) (Level 2)

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials9,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours66,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
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Semester 1Knowledge test100,00Het examen bestaat uit kennis- en casusvragen.
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
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2nd examination periodKnowledge test100,00Het examen bestaat uit kennis- en casusvragen.