Code
GMED3009
Credits
25
Graduate Attributes
This unit investigates pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and clinical decision-making for individuals with conditions associated with critical instability: trauma, burns, sepsis, haematological dysfunction, cardiovascular failure, cardiac arrhythmias (AF, VT, VF, Heart Block, PEA, Asystole), respiratory failure, acid base imbalance, acute kidney injury, spinal injury, cerebrovascular accidents.
Lecture
2.0 Hours, 4.0 Times Semester
Individual Study
2.0 Hours, 9.0 Times Semester
Tutorial
2.0 Hours, 8.0 Times Semester
Unit Learning Outcomes
- 1 Explain the pathophysiology of common conditions associated with the critically unstable person
- 2 Explain the therapeutic management strategies employed by the health care team for the critically unstable person
- 3 Describe the role of the nurse in the management of the critically unstable person
- 4 Integrate the relationships between aetiology, pathophysiology, manifestations and therapeutic management of conditions that are associated with critically unstable client people and implications for nursing practice
Course Learning Outcomes
- 1 Demonstrate accountable, safe, effective and innovative nursing care incorporating research evidence into nursing practice
- 2 Use reflective, evidence based and problem solving approaches to the provision of nursing care
- 3 Access and critically evaluate and utilise health care information
- 5 Use technologies that assist the nurse to provide quality patient care within a changing health care environment
- 9 Demonstrate ethical practice in accordance with legislation, nursing practice standards and professional codes of conduct
Assessment Breakdown