MCCCD Program Description

LPN-IV Therapy and Medication Skills

Course: NCE223

First Term: 2009 Fall

Lecture 2.5 Credit(s) 2.5 Period(s) 2.5 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Terminology and anatomy related to intravenous therapy. Drug response factors, dosage, calculations, intravenous site dressing change, intravenous administration equipment, and initiating intravenous therapy. Documentation and procedures for laboratory check lists. Meets state nursing board requirements for initiating intravenous therapy and administrating intravenous medications

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of intravenous therapy, drug response factors, drug/mixture stability, and modes of administration. (I) 2. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin, four structures of a vein, and location of veins in the upper extremity and torso. (II) 3. Explain homeostasis, three major organs affecting homeostasis, and functions of electrolytes. (II) 4. Calculate the correct volume and dosage for a prescribed intravenous medication dose. (III) 5. Demonstrate the ability to correctly calculate flow rate and regulate selected infusions. (III) 6. Describe signs and symptoms of adverse drug reactions and nursing interventions for local and systematic complications related to intravenous therapy. (IV) 7. Define specific terms related to intravenous administration equipment. (V) 8. Define specific terms related to intravenous administration equipment. (V) 9. Demonstrate the placement of an over-the-needle intravenous catheter. (V) 10. Describe the procedures for administration of intravenous piggyback medications using continuums flowtubing, peripheral well, and secondary line with established primary line. (V) 11. Describe principles of nursing care related to pediatric and geriatric patients undergoing intravenous therapy. (VII) 12. Describe principles of nursing care related to pediatric and geriatric patients undergoing intravenous therapy. (VII) 13. Describe the care of infusion sites along with central line and peripheral well flushed. (VIII) 14. Describe the care of infusion sites along with central line and peripheral well flushed. (VIII) 15. Describe procedures for specific laboratory check lists including care of infusion site, piggyback administrations, and discontinuance of intravenous infusion. (X) 16. Describe procedures for specific laboratory check lists including care of infusion site, piggyback administrations, and discontinuance of intravenous infusion. (X) 17. Identify the standards of care as they relate to legal implications in intravenous therapy. (X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Intravenous therapy overview A. Key terms and definitions B. Objectives C. Intravenous route 1. advantages 2. disadvantages D. Drug response factors 1. incompatibilities 2. interactions E. drug/mixture stability F. rights of drug administration G. modes of intravenous administration II. Anatomy, Physiology, Homeostasis, and Electrolytes A. Anatomy and physiology 1. skin 2. veins 3. cardiopulmonary system B. Electrolytes C. Homeostasis D. Selection for intravenous therapy III. Dosage and Volume A. Terms and abbreviations B. Equivalencies C. Calculations 1. volume 2. dosage IV. Complications of Intravenous Therapy A. Local and systemic complications 1. Terms 2. Symptoms 3. Interventions B. Contamination and infections C. Adverse drug reactions 1. signs and symptoms 2. emergency interventions 3. reporting and documentation V. Equipment and venipuncture procedure A. Specific terms 1. gauge 2. length 3. lumen 4. minidrip 5. macrodrip 6. Y set tubing 7. electronic infusing devices 8. other B. Piggyback medications 1. continuums flow tubing 2. peripheral well 3. secondary line/established primary line C. Flow rate 1. factors altering 2. hazards 3. calculations D. Venipuncture procedure 1. initiating intravenous therapy 2. types of catheter VI. Psychological - Client Preparation A. Psychological factors 1. anxiety 2. psychosocial resources 3. effects of stress B. Nursing approaches 1. emotional support 2. uncooperative patient VII. Pediatric and Geriatric Patients A. Pediatric 1. pediatric fluid/electrolyte balance 2. nursing care B. Geriatric 1. differences - age 2. psychological 3. risks VIII. Central Line and Peripheral Site Dressings and Flushes A. Central line and peripheral site dressings changes 2. factor - schedule 3. complications on site 4. care B. Central line and peripheral flushes B. Central line and peripheral flushes 2. factors - schedule IX. Documentation IX. Documentation A. Elements C. Laboratory checklists D. Discontinuance of infusion D. Discontinuance of infusion X. Legal implications B. Nursing implications C. Legal implications C. Legal implications

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/23/2009

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