Diagnostic tests and preclinical training (5cr)

Objective

Pathophysiology
You understand the mechanisms of diseases and related changes in the body.
You understand the physiology of pain, the sensitivity of different tissues to pain, and the experience of pain.

Diagnostic examinations and clinical exercises in internal medicine nursing
You know the key laboratory, X-ray and endoscopic examinations related to diagnosis.
You are able to guide patients in preparing for examinations.
You can interpret the results of laboratory tests and basic clinical nursing examinations and act as required by the situation.
You can plan, implement, assess and document the nursing of indoor and cancer patients.
You are able to carry out the medical treatment of the most common internal and cancer diseases in accordance with the given regulations.
You can consult specialists according to the ISBAR model.
You know how to implement self-care guidance.
You know how to perform CPR.

Content

Pathophysiology
What are the mechanisms of diseases and related changes in the body?
What is the physiology of pain, pain sensitivity of different tissues, and experiencing pain?

Diagnostic examinations and clinical exercises in internal medicine nursing
How to guide and prepare patients for the most common diagnostic tests?
How to interpret the results of basic clinical nursing examinations and act as required?
How to plan, implement, assess and document internal medicine and oncology nursing?
How to implement pharmacotherapy for the most common internal medicine and oncological diseases?
How to implement patient-safe intravenous medication, fluid therapy and blood transfusion?
How to implement self-care guidance?
How to consult specialists according to the ISBAR model?
How to perform CPR?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key methods of nursing.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.

Course material

In Pathophysiology: Material presented on the Learn platform. As a textbook I recommend: Holmström, Virtanen, Björn, Rissanen. Pathophysiology. SanomaPro

Diagnostic studies, internal medicine:
- Material presented on Learn platform.
- Textbook: Outi Ahonen; Mari Blek-Vehkaluoto; Sirkka Ekola; Sanna Partamies; Virpi Sulosaari; Tuija Uski-Tallqvist. Sanoma Pro 2019. Clinical nursing. Care of patients with internal diseases, surgical diseases and cancers.

Study forms and methods

In pathophysiology: webinar teaching, returnable assignments, independent online study and Learn exam

Diagnostic studies, internal medicine: includes preclinical training, laboratory and simulation training and theory. Participation 100% in campus training.

RDI and work-related cooperation

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Timing of exams and assignments

In pathophysiology: The Learn exam is performed during implementation

International cooperation

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Student workload

1 ECTS corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work. However, the amount of work depends on the study methods and
from previous competence.

Course part description

Pathophysiology 2 credits: pain, the pathophysiology of the circulatory and respiratory system and the inflammatory reaction are discussed in particular

Further information

Pathophysiology: Taina.lehtonen@xamk.fi

Diagnostic studies, internal medicine nursing: pirjo.heimo@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Pathophysiology: the tasks must be returned and the Learn exam passed

Diagnostic studies, internal medicine nursing: pre-clinical exercises. Assessment pass - fail.