Student ___________________
Date of Rotation_____________
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
OBJECTIVES
After participation in this rotation, the Health Science student will gain knowledge of various procedures
that are performed in the ICU, will be able to identify what types of staff members are employed on the
units and their roles, and will be able to identify the important aspects of intensive care.
PRE-ROTATION ASSIGNMENT
Define the following terms:
1. Advanced Cardiac Life Support
2. crash cart
3. dyspnea
4. chest tube
5. orthopnea
6. ischemia
7. endocarditis
8. myocarditis
9. pericarditis
10. defibrillation
11. apnea
12. thrombus
Instructor__________
13. arrhythmia
14. arteriosclerosis
15. artherosclerosis
16. cerebrovascular accident
17. myocardial infarction
18. congestive heart failure
19. coronary artery diseas
20. coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) (pronounced cabbage)
17. What is the purpose of mechanical ventilation. What type of patient might end up under this
treatment?
18. Explain why a patient might be admitted to the ICU.
19. What is the normal patient assignment load for a nurse in ICU? Explain the rationale for this.
20. Why do the staff in ICU turn and reposition their patients every two hours?
21. What factors help staff decide when determining the correct guage (size) of IV catheter and site?
22. Describe the difference in an endotracheal tube and a tracheostomy tube.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Thank you for mentoring the Denton ISD Health Science student on your unit. Your time and leadership
is greatly valued and I appreciate your feedback on student performance while on your unit.
OBSERVED/ASSISTED
1. Patient Care
a. admission procedures
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b. patient assessment
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c. skin care
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d. vital signs
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e. tracheostomy care
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f. ventilator care
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g. endotracheal tube care
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h. chest tube care
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2. Lines/Drains/Equipment
f. CVP catheter
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g. central line
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h. picc line
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i. arterial line
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j. IV Infusion pump
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k. other_________________________________
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Mentor Signature
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Date
Evaluation Sheet for Clinical Rotation
Student name: _______________________________________________________________________
Rotation site: ___________________________________
Date: ____________________
Please evaluate the student for each category and mark the appropriate box. The scale proceeds from a high of 5 to a low of 0.
Area of Evaluation
5
4
Presents proper appearance:
Professional grooming.
Neat and clean.
Meets professional standards.
Attitude toward learning:
Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to learn.
Asks pertinent questions.
Demonstrates enthusiasm.
Exhibits emotional maturity.
Observes rules:
Observes safety factors.
Demonstrates understanding of Medical Ethics and
Confidentiality.
Quality of work:
Uses proper techniques.
Takes pride in work.
Exhibits ability to follow directions.
Quantity of work:
Follows directions.
Completes tasks on time.
Productive use of time.
Cooperates with others:
Works well with others.
Readily assists others.
Displays good human relations:
Shows tact and understanding.
Respectful of others.
Exhibits a positive attitude.
Comments:
Mentor:_____________________________________________
Date:___________________________________
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2
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0
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Post Rotation Reflection
(due on Friday or Monday after Rotation on Unit)
Answer the following questions using complete sentences and correct grammar/punctuation. Answer ALL questions.
1. The mentor(s) that I was assigned to was_____________________________________. Their
title(s) are_______________________________.
2. What did you like best about your rotation day in the department? Why?
3. What did you like least about your rotation day in this department? Why?
4. What skills did you perform while on this unit?
5. List five pieces of medical equipment that you observed on the unit this week.
6. What patient diagnosis and procedures did you learn about?
7. What medical terminology or abbreviations did you encounter? Name at least three and provide
definition or meaning.
8. Interview your mentor. List their educational background, job description, years of experience,
and level of job satisfaction.
Using the following space, write an essay describing your overall experience on the unit. When
reflecting on your day in the unit, think about your responsibility in your learning. What could you
have done differently to ensure that you have the optimal experience?
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Student Signature___________________________________ Date____________________