TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
Subject: Medical-Surgical Nursing Teacher:
Degree Program: BSN Academic level: IV
School-year: 2008-2009 ( 2nd semester)
Competency: Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitude on the proper care of client with Amputation
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
MOTOR SKILLS DECLARATIVE KNOWLEDGE PROCEDURAL STRATEGIC KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDES TOTAL
At the end of the unit, the students will be able to: KNOWLEDGE
I. Define amputation Assessment technique: Multiple 3
choice ( 3 points)
II. Identify the risk factors/causes of amputation Assessment technique: Multiple 5
choice ( 5points)
III. Describe the levels of amputation: Assessment technique: Matching 4
a. local (ischemia and gangrene) type (4 points)
b. systemic ( cardiovascular status, renal function, and severity of DM)
IV. Compare the two types of amputation: Assessment technique: Multiple 3
a. open (guillotine) choice ( 3 points)
b. closed (flap)
V. Identify the complications that may occur after an amputation: Assessment technique: Matching 10
a. Infection type ( 10 points)
b. Delayed healing
c. Chronic stump pain and phantom pain
d. Contractures
VI. Distinguish each of the diagnostic tests according to appropriate Assessment technique: Multiple 10
functions choice ( 10 points)
a. Doppler flowmetry
b. Segmental blood pressure determinations
c. Transcutaneous partial pressure oxygen readings
d. angiography
e blood chemistries
f. vascular Doppler ultrasonography

VII. Prepare a specific nursing care plan for a client with an amputation Product assessment: Holistic 200
given a hypothetical situation. Rubric (40 points x 5)
a. Pain control
i. pharmacologic interventions
ii. non pharmacologic
b. Physiological Care (Post-op)
c. Care of the Stump
d. Mobility and Rehabilitation
e. Discharge Planning
VIII. Perform techniques on stump care. Assessment
technique: Procedure
Checklist (20 pts)
IX. Demonstrate correct use of crutches in aiding mobilization. Assessment technique:
Return Demonstration (25
pts)
X. Share opinion about the video Assessment technique: 20
( A case of a amputated client) Holistic Rubric (20
points)
Total 25 25 20 210 20 300
Assessment tool Return Demonstration Multiple choice and Matching type Procedure Checklist Multiple choice and Rubrics Rubrics