Unit Code: NUR614

Unit Name: Human Bio-Sciences: Altered Body Functions II

Description: This course examines the aetiology of disease and alteration of health status and the relevant scientific clinical tests, including the role of micro-organisms in the disease processes. The course introduces the student to health problems of the adolescent, adult and the elderly which can be medically and /or surgically managed. It focuses on concepts, principles and techniques of medical/surgical nursing. Students\' are expected to know the impact of diseases on the psychosocial, economical and spiritual wellbeing of the client as an individual, on families, communities and Fiji as a nation. The course also encourages students to reflect on own cultural perspectives of diseases and altered health states and how ill-health is managed, reversed and prevention of relapse is maintained.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply the skills of assessing the sick adult individual with cardiovascular disorders, recognize the signs and symptoms, and evaluate the diagnostic, therapeutic, supportive, corrective surgical measures. 2. Demonstrate the skills of assessing the sick adult individual with respiratory disorders, recognize the signs and symptoms, and evaluate the diagnostic, therapeutic, supportive, corrective surgical measures. 3. Apply the skills of assessing the sick adult individual with gastrointestinal disorders, recognize the signs and symptoms, and evaluate the diagnostic, therapeutic, supportive, corrective surgical measures. 4. Utilize the skills of assessing the sick adult individual with hepatobillary disorders, recognize the signs and symptoms, and evaluate the diagnostic, therapeutic, supportive, corrective surgical measures. 5. Demonstrate the skills of assessing the sick adult individual with urinary disorders, recognize the signs and symptoms, and evaluate the diagnostic, therapeutic, supportive, corrective surgical measures. 6. Utilize the skills of assessing the sick adult individual with reproductive disorders, recognize the signs and symptoms, and evaluate the diagnostic, therapeutic, supportive, corrective surgical measures. 7. Apply the skills of assessing the sick adult individual with cancer, recognize the signs and symptoms, and evaluate the diagnostic, therapeutic, supportive, corrective surgical measures. 10. Demonstrate the skills of assessing the sick adult individual, recognize the signs and symptoms, and evaluate the diagnostic, therapeutic, supportive, corrective surgical measures.

Prerequisite: NUR611, NUR613, NUR631 & NUR643

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2