Dundalk Institute of Technology Programmes and Modules - Recognition and Management of the Deteriorating Adult

Module Details

Module Code:	n/a
Full Title:	Recognition and Management of the Deteriorating Adult
Valid From::	Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Language of Instruction:	English

Duration:	1 Semester

Credits::	10

Module Owner::	Myles Hackett

Departments:	Nursing Midwifery & Early Years

Module Description:	This module will allow nurses to develop their knowledge and skills in the recognition and management of the deteriorating adult.

Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
#	Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1	Discuss the structure and function of the various anatomical and physiological organ systems
MLO2	Integrate and synthesise knowledge in the assessment and management of patients presenting with altered homeostasis of different body systems
MLO3	Critically discuss the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to assess and effectively care for the deteriorating adult
MLO4	Synthesise new knowledge to enhance advanced assessment and care of the deteriorating adult
MLO5	Interpret and implement new and existing knowledge through evidence-based practices.
MLO6	Demonstrate the ability to perform to undertake comprehensive health assessment from a patient incorporating an individualized plan of care

Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed

Module Indicative Content
Anatomical and physiological organ systems Discuss the structure and function of the various anatomical and physiological organ systems: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neurological, Digestive, Renal, Musculoskeletal
Integrate and synthesize knowledge of altered homeostasis Homeostasis and altered homeostasis of the Cardiovascular system, chest pain, ECG monitoring, and analysis. Sepsis; Homeostasis and altered homeostasis of the Respiratory system. Respiratory failure; Non-invasive ventilation. Homeostasis and altered homeostasis of the Neurological system; seizures, FAST +; delirium. Homeostasis and altered homeostasis of Abdominal system; acute abdomen, major blood loss, renal. Homeostasis and altered homeostasis of Digestive and Renal systems; Renal insufficiency; Fluid Management Blood chemistry analysis
Develop skills in order to make accurate clinical judgements Comprehensive Health History, Cardiovascular assessment, Respiratory assessment, Neurological assessment, Abdominal Assessment
Strategies for enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration Holistic assessment and clinical judgement INEWS v2, ISBAR, Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment Breakdown	%
Module Assessment
Course Work	55.00%
Practical	45.00%

Module Special Regulation
Students must pass both practical and continuous assessment components to successfully pass the module

Assessments

Part-time

Course Work

Assessment Type	Continuous Assessment	% of Total Mark	10
Marks Out Of	100	Pass Mark	0
Timing	n/a	Learning Outcome	1,5
Duration in minutes	0
Assessment Description Students will undertake e-tivities based on class content

Assessment Type	Essay	% of Total Mark	45
Marks Out Of	100	Pass Mark	0
Timing	n/a	Learning Outcome	1,2,3,4,5,6
Duration in minutes	0
Assessment Description Students will undertake a case study based on a patient whom they have cared for in their clinical area

No Project

Practical

Assessment Type	Practical/Skills Evaluation	% of Total Mark	45
Marks Out Of	100	Pass Mark	0
Timing	n/a	Learning Outcome	1,2,3,4,5,6
Duration in minutes	0
Assessment Description Students will be assessed by OSCE. They will assess a patient in a simulated environment focusing on the various conditions and organ systems from the module content . They will be expected to undertake a comprehensive health assessment, discuss differential diagnosis, investigations required, treatment and nursing management.

No Final Examination

Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

Module Workload

This module has no Full-time workload.

Workload: Part-time
Workload Type	Contact Type	Workload Description	Frequency	Average Weekly Learner Workload	Hours
Lecture	Contact	No Description	Every Second Week	1.50	3
Online (non-contact)	Non Contact	No Description	Every Second Week	1.50	3
Practical	Contact	Students will attend on three occasions for 6 hrs each, and on one occasion for assessment lasting 1 hour	Every Month	1.50	6
Directed Reading	Non Contact	No Description	Once per semester	6.67	100
Independent Study	Non Contact	No Description	Once per semester	6.67	100
Total Weekly Learner Workload					17.83
Total Weekly Contact Hours					3.00

Recommended Book Resources
Module Resources
Lynn S. Bickley,Peter G. Szilagyi. (2017), Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 12. LWW, Philadelphia, p.0, [ISBN: 978-1469893419]. Norris T.L. (2018), Porth's Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States, 10. LWW, USA, p.0, [ISBN: 978-1496377593].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
JOURNALS, British Journal of Nursing: Intensive and Critical Care Nursing; Journal of Advanced Nursing; Journal of Clinical Nursing; Nursing in Critical Care,. WEBSITE, National Institute of Clinical Excellence, https://www.nice.org.uk