Aim of assessment The purpose of this short answer test in-class assessment is to enable the student to demonstrate: • An understanding of the principles of perioperative nursing care in relation to a...

Aim of assessment


The purpose of this short answer test in-class assessment is to enable the student to demonstrate:
•    An understanding of the principles of perioperative nursing care in relation to a person who has Crohn’s disease (Learning outcome 1).
•    An understanding of alterations in body fluid homeostasis and the management of fluid balance in the perioperative period (Learning outcome 1).
•    An understanding of the role of the nurse in the perioperative period in relation to a person who has Crohn’s disease (Learning outcome 2).
•    An understanding of the pathophysiology of Crohn’s disease (Learning outcome 5).
•    An understanding of pharmacological agents that may be used in the perioperative care of a person who has Crohn’s disease (Learning outcome 6).
•    An understanding of how safe and effective administration of pharmacological agents support people in perioperative care (Learning outcome 1, 6 & 7).
•    An evaluation of relevant literature to support an understanding of the pathophysiology, pharmacological and nursing management of a person experiencing Crohn’s disease and is able to express this in a clear and succinct writing style (Learning outcome 9).