Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- knows how to apply the nursing process to surgical nursing care
- knows the different phases of the perioperative period
- knows the different types of anesthesia
- understands the principles of safety control and know how to implement them in nursing care
- has basic knowledge of radiation protection for health professionals outlined in ST 1.7 ( Säteilysuojelukoulutus terveydenhuollossa )
- knows the nurse’s role when supporting the patient in the x-ray-situation
- understands sustainable development according to economics and environment
- has knowledge about patient safety, ethics and cultural aspects in different nursing contexts

Content

Various types of surgery according to the purpose, degree of urgency and degree of risk
Nursing process in perioperative care
Preoperative assessment, evaluation and preparations of the patient
Intraoperative care of the patient
Anesthetic care and methods
Postoperative care
Complications related to surgery
X-ray diagnostics and safety control (1 Cu)
Radiation protection
Health technology in perioperative care

Location and time

Autumn 2024

Materials

Wicker, Paul. Perioperative Practice at a Glance, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1895109.

Wicker, Paul, and Sara Dalby. Rapid Perioperative Care, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2016. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=4694611.

Berman, A. & Snyder, S. 2016. Kozier & Erb´s Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts. process and Practice. Unit 8, Chapter 37.

LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, P. (2015). Medical-Surgical Nursing – Critical Thinking in Patient Care. 6 th Ed. Pearson. New Jersey. Unit 2, Chapter 4: Nursing care of patients having surgery.

Timby, B. 2013. Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts. 10 th Ed. Wolters Kluvert Health. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. USA.

Cristensen, B. & Kockrow, E. (2011). Adulth Health Nursing. 6th Ed. Mosby Elsevier. St. Louis

E-book Ebrary: Stone, Julian & Fawcett, W. (2013). At a Glance : Anaesthesia at a Glance (1). Wiley-Blackwell.

Terveysportti

+ other recommended literature

Teaching methods

Close- education at Novia: Lectures and workshops

Exam schedules

Written examination at Novia in Perioperative Nursing
Retake
The date for on-line exam i Radiation safety will be decided under the first lecture in the subject.

Completion alternatives

Perioperative care: Written exam

Radiation safety: virtual exam

Student workload

3 credits= 81 h

Radiation therapy 1c

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Assessment methods and criteria

Radiation safety on-line exam: Pass/ Fail

Qualifications

First Aid and Basic Nursing
Drug therapy and pharmacology 2