Maricopa Community Colleges  NCE217   19886-19962 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/08/87
NCE217 19886-19962 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Fundamentals of Hemodialysis
Principles and purpose of hemodialysis related to vascular access, initiation and termination of hemodialysis. Administration of intraveneous solutions. Prerequisites: Licensed to practice as a Practical or Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NCE217   19886-19962 Fundamentals of Hemodialysis
1. Describe the principles of hemodialysis. (I)
2. Describe End Stage Renal Disease. (II)
3. Describe and demonstrate hemodialysis therapies. (III)
4. Explain normal renal function and identify common causes of renal failure. (IV)
5. Describe the principles of fluid and electrolyte balance. (V)
6. Interpret lab findings which determine protocol of hemodialysis. (VI)
7. Demonstrate basic nursing care to the patient receiving hemodialysis therapy. (VII)
8. Perform hemodialysis procedures and protocols. (VIII)
9. Demonstrate documentation of an End Stage Renal Disease patient. (IX)
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NCE217   19886-19962 Fundamentals of Hemodialysis
    I. Hemodialysis Background and Principles
        A. Team role and responsibility
        B. Occupational health risks
        C. Protocol
      II. End Stage Renal Disease
          A. Definition
          B. Incidence
        III. Renal Replacement Options
            A. Periodomial dialysis
            B. Hemodialysis
            C. Kidney transplant
          IV. Renal Anatomy and Physiology
              A. Normal renal function
              B. Renal failure
            V. Fluid and Electrolytes
                A. Review of fluid and electrolyte balance
                B. Laboratory reports
              VI. Diagnostic Studies
                  A. Laboratory reports
                  B. Normal valves
                  C. Interpretation
                VII. Management of Renal Failure
                    A. Diagnostic procedures
                    B. Complications of renal failure
                    C. Nutrition
                    D. Pharmacology
                    E. Psychosocial considerations
                    F. Nursing management
                  VIII. Hemodialysis Procedures and Protocols
                      A. Patient preparation
                      B. Hemodialysis initiation
                      C. Treatment monitoring
                      D. Complications of hemodialysis
                      E. Termination of hemodialysis
                        1. Legal-ethical considerations
                        2. Patient rights
                    IX. Documentation - End Stage Renal Disease
                        A. Nursing process
                        B. Legal aspects
                        C. Dialysis flowchart
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