Patient Care for Sonography NURS 1186

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Assess, monitor, and respond to the patient's physical and mental status before and during the procedure, and assess their ability to tolerate the examination. (3.1b,e)
• In simulation settings, demonstrate measures that maintain patient information privacy and confidentiality.
• Explain the required interventions to prevent workplace violence, and explain when additional personnel is required to assist in the examination. (3.1g)
• Describe the principles of venipuncture and practice simulated intravenous starts. (3.3k)
• Describe the contribution of Sonographers to the interprofessional health care team, and promote a professional, collaborative workplace environment.
• Employ proper body mechanics by applying principles of musculoskeletal injury prevention (MSIP). (3.1a)
• Identify strategies for effective communication with patients, and communicate significant data to other health care personnel.
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations. (3.1j)
• Recognize physical and fire hazards in hospitals.
• In a simulated environment, describe and demonstrate care measures for unconscious patients, and patients in pain and/or experiencing abnormal sensations.
• In a simulated environment, describe and demonstrate care measures for patients with commonly encountered physical and cognitive disabilities.
• Describe the measures required to perform their duties in the critical care environment.
• Ensure safe and comfortable patient transporting, transferring, and/or positioning while maintaining awareness of the patient's accessory equipment. (3.1a,i)
• Define and with supervision employ universal precautions and sterile technique for infection control. (3.1c,d)
• List situations in which extra precautions are employed and properly don and doff personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Describe the concepts of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Waste Management protocols.
• Measure blood pressure, perform palpation of pulses and palpate areas of interest for examination. (3.3a,b,c)

Effective as of Fall 2020