Apprenticeship Learning Log

 

Date of Learning:06/11/24

Time: 9:30 – 16:30

Title of learning activity: The Renal System. BLS

 

Diary of Learning activity

(itemise learning activity and reflect on the main points of learning from each. You should identify for each entry the relevant KSB)

Reflection on Learning Activity (include model of reflection e.g. Driscoll or Gibbs):

 

The Renal System contains:

• Kidneys
• Renal pelves
• Ureters
• Bladder
• Urethra

The Renal System also known as Urinary System is important in excreting waste and plays a vital role in maintaining homeostasis of water and electrolytes.

Kidneys – produce urine, which is mainly water but also contains waste products:

– urea,

– uric acid

– excess ions

Kidneys also plays an important role in red blood cell production and the control of blood pressure.

Ureters – carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

Bladder – collects and stores urine before its excreting through the urethra during urination.

Has a shape of pear when is empty, when is filled with urine is a shape of ballon.

Major renal functions/ formation of urine process:

1 Filtration of water

2 Secretion

3 Reabsorption

Healthy adult passes 1000 – 1500 ml of urine per day.

Urine contains:

– water

– urea

– uric acid

– creatinine

– ammonia

– sodium

– potassium

– chlorides

– phosphates

– sulphates

– oxalates

 

Second part of the day was dedicated to Basic Life Support.

Basic life support starts with a safety assessment of the environment, with the aim of minimising the risks to the rescuer and reducing further harm to the casualty. In hospital such risks could be fluids on the floor. It is important to protect yourself with the appropriate personal protective equipment.

D – danger

R – response

S – shout for help

A – airways

B – breathing

C – circulation, compression

We went to the simulation room to practice BLS.

 

Today’s session helped me to understand the function and importance of The Renal System.

We established how important is Basic Life Support on our daily basis. Within 10 seconds we can save another human life. If we want to escalate patient deterioration, we should always be based on NEWS2 and personal experience. As a Healthcare professional we are obligated to provide evidence-based practice.

Each session at Roehampton University enhanced my knowledge and desire to learn more to provide better care and support for NHS Patients.

 

KSBs addressed:

 

K19	Know how and when to escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice

 

S24	Perform a range of nursing procedures and manage devices, to meet people’s need for safe, effective and person-centred care

 

S30	Recognise when a person’s condition has improved or deteriorated by undertaking health monitoring, interpreting, promptly responding, sharing findings and escalating as needed