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Recognise the role of applied science principles in evidence-based nursing practice.
Demonstrate an introductory understanding of microorganisms for infection prevention and control in nursing practice.
Explain the role of measurement and diagnostic testing in relation to human anatomy and physiology, and its relevance to health care and clinical nursing practice.
Explain the physiology and types of pain.
Perform a range of observations to collect objective patient physiological data and recognise normal values
Demonstrate competence in a range of basic medication calculations.
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Overview of Organ Systems: Anatomical Orientation, Chemistry and Biochemistry, cell structure, cell division and regulation
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Infection Control: microorganisms, hand hygiene, chain of infection, nosocomial infection, isolation, personal protective equipment,
Immune system: fever, inflammation
Cardiovascular pressures: heart rate, blood pressure, blood flow
Respiration and oxygenation: oxygen saturation, oxygen delivery (nasal prongs, Hudson Mask), airways
Skin functions: heat loss and gain, peripheral circulation, neurovascular observations, pressure areas, positioning and support
Fluids and Hydration: fluid balance
Elimination: urinalysis, bowels, bristol stool chart
Nutrition: food groups, height, weight, blood glucose level, ATP,
Nervous System: Peripheral Nervous System, Central Nervous System, Pain, pain assessment
Medication Calculations: Ratio/Conversion
Assessment Two is a Hurdle Assessment -students must demonstrate competence by passing this assessment to pass the unit.