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Course: |
HPR 226
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Title: | I.V. Therapy |
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Long Title: | I.V. Therapy |
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Course Description: | Covers the basic venipuncture techniques, factors involved in vein selection, psychological implications, and nursing measures. |
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Min Credit: | 1 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Demonstrate an understanding of venipuncture.
II. Explore the mechanism of IV therapy.
III. Analyze the nursing responsibilities regarding legal implications of I.V. therapy.
IV. Explain the ANA-C.N.A. guidelines covering I.V. therapy.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Anatomy and physiology of the venous system
II. Purpose of I.V. therapy
III. Preparation of the patient
IV. Venipuncture sites
V. Calculating and regulating I.V. flow
VI. Maintaining I.V. therapy
VII. Charting I.V. therapy
VIII. I.V. problems
IX. Legal implications
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