Medicinal Treatment Basics in Classroom and Simulated Situations (3 cr)
Code: 7091051-1001
General information
Timing
06.02.2017 - 31.03.2017
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Saara Laaksonen
Groups
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PNURTS16
Objective
Medicinal Treatment Basics in Classroom and Simulated Situations MEDNUThe student shall be able to- understand the process of safe medicinal treatment and its principles in practical work- perform calculations required in medicinal treatment- use key reliable information sources for medicinal treatment- use key medicinal treatment methods and the instruments for administering them correctly and safely- apply the requirements of patient and work safety in his or her actions- commit to using the Medication Passport- utilise evidence-based information in the planning, implementation and evaluation of intravenous drug, infusion, nutrition and blood transfusion treatments- draft an infusion care plan- cannulise a peripheral vein and initiate IV infusion treatment- administer a correct dose of intravenous infusion fluid and drug according to a doctor's prescription- monitor the patient and assess the effects and effectiveness of intravenous drug and infusion treatment, parenteral nutrition and blood transfusion treatment
Content
Contents:- Use of reliable information sources for medicinal treatment (for example: Pharmaca Fennica, the Duodecim drug database)- Drug calculations- Administration of (subcutaneous and intramuscular) injections and inoculation- Medication Passport - Working methods promoting patient and work safety- Prevention of cannula and catheter infections- Cannulating a peripheral vein- Use of fluid transfer sets- Preparing an IV drug for use and administering it- Use of perfusor and infusion pump- Care of a central venous catheter- Performing a blood transfusion
Evaluation scale
H-5