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Theoretical underpinnings of the profession 3.2 Specialised nursing care28417/2204/2122/1/31
Study guide

Theoretical underpinnings of the profession 3.2 Specialised nursing care

28417/2204/2122/1/31
Academic year 2021-22
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Nursing (4y), programme stage 3
In other study programme:
  • Bachelor of Nursing (flexible programme) as Theoretical underpinnings of the profession 3.2 Specialised nursing care
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Teaching staff: Vanden Panhuyzen Rina, Van der Linden Eva, Vandewalle Heidi, Wildiers Anja
Teaching staff are not (all) known yet.
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: 76,50 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

Collecting relevant information (own experience, scientific evidence, legislation and properties of the care inquirer) for the construction of a care situation.
The student will be able to describe the course of ALS-protocol (Advanced Life Support) (algorithm) and reversible causes. (2.3.A.1) (level 3)
Acting in function of the needs and requirements of the care inquirer (cf. reference framework) and taking into account their personal meaningfulness.
The student will be able to calculate the tidal volume, minute volume, different respiration modes and name and declare indications for respiration. (2.2.A.1) (level 3)
The student will be able to name points of interest in the preparation or administration of medication in the hospital like in chemotherapy and TPN. (2.3.A.1) (level 3)   
The student will be able to describe, interpret and schematize the concepts of tidal volume, vital capacity, inspiratory, expiratory and total lung capacity. (2.2.A.1) (level 3)
The student will be able to interpret the GCS (Glasgow coma scale). (2.2.A.1) (level 3)
The student will be able to describe the procedures and complications after a lung intervention, traumata of the lungs and indications for placing a thoraxdrain. (2.2.A.1) (level 3)
The student will be able to describe the logistic medication distribution in a hospital and point out how errors in this distribution may be prevented. (2.2.A.1) (level 3)
The student will be able to declare the necessity of placing an arterial catheter, central venous catheter, SW ganz, PICCO-catheter and ventricle drain with ICP-measurement. (2.2.A.1) (level 3)
The student will be able to sum up the normal values of measurements per catheter. (2.2.A.1) (level 3)
The student will be able to describe the place, indications, contra-indications and complications of punctions and endoscopies. (2.2.A.1) (level 3)
The student will be able to interpret an arterial blood gas. (1.7.A.1) (level 3)
The student will be able to recognize how medication could react to one another. (1,3.A.1) (level 3)
The student will be able to recognize how medication errors happen and how medication safety can be improved. (2.3.A.1) (level 3)
The student will be able to describe defibrilation, its indications and essential differences between synchronic and asynchronic. (2.2.A.1) (level 3)
The student will be able to describe a pacemaker, its indications and its possible complications. (2.2.A.1) (level 3)

Educational organisation (list)

Exam duration
Estimated time for testing1,50 hours
Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials26,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours49,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Semester 1Knowledge test100,00Digitaal examen: kennis-, meerkeuze- + casusvragen
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
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2nd examination periodKnowledge test100,00Digitaal examen: kennis- meerkeuze- + casusvragen