Jul 04, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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NURS 2007 - Laboratory and Diagnostic Test Interpretation
Introduction to the nurse’s role related to common laboratory test and diagnostic procedures and the disease process. Emphasis is placed upn correlation of laboratory and diagnostic findings for clients across the lifespan.
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Define Blood Types and the nursing role in blood transfusion.
- Define and describe the components of both (Blood) Basic and Comprehensive Metabolic Panels.
- Define the medical terms used in conjunction with common lab & diagnostic tests.
- Demonstrate understanding of basic chemistry studies as they relate to the body.
- Describe and discuss lab tests for selected body organ function.
- Describe collection techniques related to venous blood and urine collection.
- Describe the components of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) analysis.
- Describe the role of the nurse in caring for clients before and after selected tests.
- Describe various types of client testing related to X-rays, scans, and organ function studies including heart, lungs, and brain function.
- Determine the role of the registered nurse when caring for patients with selected laboratory and diagnostic alterations.
- Discuss safety issues when collecting laboratory specimens.
- Discuss the role of the registered nurse in the care of a client with alterations in Arterial Blood Gases.
- Explain appropriate patient education for clients undergoing diagnostic testing.
- Identify and differentiate the roles of the different types of leukocytes.
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