Drug Calculations and Health Related Charts

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Be able to use units specific to drug calculations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Convert between micrograms, mg, g and kg, without the use of a calculator.

  • 1.2.

    Convert between litres and millilitres, without the use of a calculator.

  • 1.3.

    Analyse the impact of miscalculating when converting between units in a health setting.

2. — Be able to calculate drug dosages.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Find the total dose of drug required by weight.

  • 2.2.

    Find the total dose of a drug required when this is dependent on a patient's body surface area.

  • 2.3.

    Find the total dose of drug required when this is dependent on a patient's age.

3. — Be able to perform calculations for administering fluids by the intravenous route.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Express intravenous infusion rates for a given volume over a given time.

  • 3.2.

    Express intravenous infusions drip rates for a given length of syringe drive over a given time.

4. — Be able to use health-related charts to record vital signs.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.2.

    Interpret the data for one patient and calculate the score correctly.

5. — Be able to use health-related charts to record fluid balance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1.

    Enter the given data for one patient to record fluid intake and output.

  • 5.2.

    Calculate the required fluid intake and output for a patient of a given weight over a period of 24 hours.

  • 5.3.

    Calculate the fluid balance for a given patient over a period of 24 hours.

6. — Understand the need for accurate documentation within a health setting.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1.

    Explain the requirement for accurate recording of data in health related charts.

  • 6.2.

    Explain implications of not recording data accurately in a health setting.