Week 7

HS-POF-10 Calculate and demonstrate through simulation proper IV set up and simulated administration.

 10.1 Identify and simulate the correct protocol for administration of I.V. fluids and medications. 

10.2 Convert milliliters per hour to a flow rate expressed in drops per minute. 

10.3 Calculate IV fluid rates, total infusion amounts, and IV fluid intake for 24 hours. 

10.4 Demonstrate appropriate technique for regulating an IV fluid rate manually and per pump programming. 

10.5 Simulate proper technique for flushing a heparin lock. 

HS-POF-11 Calculate and demonstrate proper compounding techniques and measurements through simulation. 

11.1 Research extemporaneous compounding and describe common situations in which compounding is necessary.

 11.2 Evaluate the equipment used for weighing, measuring and compounding of pharmaceuticals. 

11.3 Demonstrate proper techniques for weighing pharmaceutical ingredients and measuring liquid volumes. 

11.4 Prepare solutions, suspensions, ointments, creams, powders, suppositories, and capsules and demonstrate the methods used for compounding and blending of pharmaceutical ingredient