Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to guide the surgical patient in the pre- and postoperative phases
- is able to care for the surgical wound and guide the patient in the treatment of the wound
- is able to make various wound dressings and supportive slings
- is able to plan, implement and assess the patient's parenteral nutrition
- is able to apply the principles of aseptics and promote patient safety

Content (course unit)

- surgical wound care
- surgical dressings and supportive slings
- parenteral nutrition and fluid therapy for a surgical patient
- care of a tracheostomised patient

Prerequisites (course unit)

First year studies 50 ects completed, including the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Participation in the courses on Surgical Nursing and Intravenous Fluid Therapy and Blood Transfusion.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The student
- is able to plan and implement surgical nursing safely
- works professionally and ethically

Fail
The student
- puts patient safety at risk

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail