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Delmar's Fundamental & Advanced Skills Checklist

by: Johnson, Karrin

Delmar's Fundamental & Advanced Skills Checklist

by: Johnson, Karrin

ISBN 13:
9780766822375
ISBN 10:
0766822370
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 02/29/2000
Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning
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This text contains checklists for every procedure in Delmar's Fundamental & Advanced Nursing Skills.((skills, procedures, Nursing Fundamentals, clinical, practice, medical-surgical, med-surg, techniques, checklist, checklists)

Preface	p. vii
About the Author	p. vii
Physical Assessment
Physical Assessment	p. 1
Taking a Temperature	p. 15
Taking a Pulse	p. 23
Counting Respirations	p. 27
Taking Blood Pressure	p. 29
Weighing a Client, Mobile and Immobile	p. 33
Measuring Intake and Output	p. 37
Breast Self-Examination	p. 41
Collecting a Clean-Catch, Midstream Urine Specimen	p. 45
Testing Urine for Specific Gravity, Ketones, Glucose, and Occult Blood	p. 49
Performing a Skin Puncture	p. 53
Measuring Blood Glucose Levels	p. 57
Collecting Nose, Throat, and Sputum Specimens	p. 61
Testing for Occult Blood with a Hemoccult Slide	p. 67
Safety and Infection Control
Handwashing	p. 71
Proper Body Mechanics and Safe Lifting	p. 73
Assisting with Ambulation and Safe Falling	p. 77
Donning and Removing Clean and Contaminated Gowns and Gloves	p. 81
Donning a Cap and Mask	p. 83
Removing Contaminated Items	p. 85
Applying Sterile Gloves via the Open Method	p. 89
Surgical Scrub	p. 91
Applying Sterile Gloves and Gown via the Closed Method	p. 95
Applying Restraints	p. 97
Emergency Airway Management	p. 101
Administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)	p. 103
Performing the Heimlich Maneuver	p. 107
Responding to Accidental Poisoning	p. 113
Emergency Client Transport	p. 115
Patient Care and Comfort
The Effective Communication Process	p. 121
Guided Imagery	p. 125
Progressive Muscle Relaxation	p. 127
Therapeutic Massage	p. 129
Applying Moist Heat	p. 131
Warm Soaks and Sitz Baths	p. 135
Applying Dry Heat	p. 137
Using a Thermal Blanket and an Infant Radiant Heat Warmer	p. 141
Applying Cold Treatment	p. 145
Assisting with a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Unit	p. 147
Basic Care
Changing Linens in an Unoccupied Bed	p. 151
Changing Linens in an Occupied Bed	p. 155
Turning and Positioning a Client	p. 157
Moving a Client in Bed	p. 161
Assisting with a Bedpan or Urinal	p. 165
Assisting with Feeding	p. 169
Bathing a Client in Bed	p. 171
Oral Care	p. 175
Perineal and Genital Care	p. 181
Eye Care	p. 185
Hair and Scalp Care	p. 191
Hand and Foot Care	p. 195
Shaving a Client	p. 199
Giving a Back Rub	p. 201
Changing the IV Gown	p. 203
Assisting from Bed to Stretcher	p. 207
Assisting from Bed to Wheelchair, Commode, or Chair	p. 211
Assisting from Bed to Walking	p. 215
Using a Hydraulic Lift	p. 217
Administering Preoperative Care	p. 221
Preparing a Surgical Site	p. 225
Administering Immediate Postoperative Care	p. 229
Postoperative Exercise Instruction	p. 233
Administering Passive Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises	p. 237
Postmortem Care	p. 241
Medication Administration
Administering Oral, Sublingual, and Buccal Medications	p. 245
Administering Eye and Ear Medications	p. 249
Administering Skin/Topical Medications	p. 255
Administering Nasal Medications	p. 259
Administering Rectal Medications	p. 263
Administering Vaginal Medications	p. 267
Administering Nebulized Medications	p. 271
Administering an Intradermal Injection	p. 277
Administering a Subcutaneous Injection	p. 281
Administering an Intramuscular Injection	p. 285
Administering Medication via Z-track Injection	p. 289
Withdrawing Medication from a Vial	p. 293
Withdrawing Medication from an Ampoule	p. 297
Mixing Medications from Two Vials into One Syringe	p. 301
Preparing an IV Solution	p. 303
Adding Medications to an IV Solution	p. 307
Administering Medications via Secondary Administration Sets (Piggyback)	p. 311
Administering Medications via IV Bolus or IV Push	p. 315
Administering Medications via Volume-Control Sets	p. 319
Administering Medication via a Cartridge System	p. 323
Administering Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)	p. 325
Administering Epidural Analgesia	p. 327
Managing Controlled Substances	p. 331
Nutrition and Elimination
Inserting and Maintaining a Nasogastric Tube	p. 335
Assessing Placement of a Large-Bore Feeding Tube	p. 339
Assessing Placement of a Small-Bore Feeding Tube	p. 341
Removing a Nasogastric Tube	p. 343
Feeding and Medicating via a Gastrostomy Tube	p. 347
Maintaining Gastrointestinal Suction Devices	p. 351
Applying a Condom Catheter	p. 353
Inserting an Indwelling Catheter: Male	p. 357
Inserting an Indwelling Catheter: Female	p. 361
Routine Catheter Care	p. 365
Obtaining a Residual Urine Specimen from an Indwelling Catheter	p. 367
Irrigating a Urinary Catheter	p. 369
Irrigating the Bladder Using a Closed-System Catheter	p. 373
Removing an Indwelling Catheter	p. 377
Catheterizing a Noncontinent Urinary Diversion	p. 381
Maintaining a Continent Urinary Diversion	p. 385
Pouching a Noncontinent Urinary Diversion	p. 389
Administering Peritoneal Dialysis	p. 393
Administering an Enema	p. 397
Digital Removal of Fecal Impaction	p. 403
Inserting a Rectal Tube	p. 407
Irrigating and Cleaning a Stoma	p. 409
Changing a Bowel Diversion Ostomy Applicance: Pouching a Stoma	p. 413
Oxygenation
Administering Oxygen Therapy	p. 417
Assisting a Client with Controlled Coughing and Deep Breathing	p. 421
Assisting a Client with an Incentive Spirometer	p. 425
Administering Pulmonary Therapy and Postural Drainage	p. 427
Administering Pulse Oximetry	p. 429
Measuring Peak Expiratory Flow Rates	p. 431
Administering Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing (IPPB)	p. 435
Assisting with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)	p. 437
Preparing the Chest Drainage System	p. 439
Maintaining the Chest Tube and Chest Drainage System	p. 443
Measuring the Output from a Chest Drainage System	p. 447
Obtaining a Specimen from a Chest Drainage System	p. 449
Removing a Chest Tube	p. 451
Ventilating the Client with an Ambu Bag	p. 453
Inserting the Pharyngeal Airway	p. 457
Maintaining Mechanical Ventilation	p. 459
Suctioning Endotracheal and Tracheal Tubes	p. 461
Maintaining and Cleaning Endotracheal Tubes	p. 465
Maintaining and Cleaning the Tracheostomy Tube	p. 467
Maintaining a Double Cannula Tracheostomy Tube	p. 471
Plugging the Tracheostomy Tube	p. 475
Circulatory
Performing Venipuncture (Blood Drawing)	p. 477
Starting an IV	p. 481
Inserting a Butterfly Needle	p. 485
Preparing the IV Bag and Tubing	p. 489
Setting the IV Flow Rate	p. 493
Assessing and Maintaining an IV Insertion Site	p. 495
Changing the IV Solution	p. 499
Discontinuing the IV and Changing to a Heparin Lock	p. 501
Administering a Blood Transfusion	p. 505
Assessing and Responding to Transfusion Reactions	p. 509
Assisting with the Insertion of a Central Venous Catheter	p. 513
Changing the Central Venous Dressing	p. 515
Changing the Central Venous Tubing	p. 519
Flushing a Central Venous Catheter	p. 521
Measuring Central Venous Pressure (CVP)	p. 523
Drawing Blood from a Central Venous Catheter	p. 527
Infusing Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and Fat Emulsion through a Central Venous Catheter	p. 531
Removing the Central Venous Catheter	p. 533
Inserting a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)	p. 535
Administering Peripheral Vein Total Parenteral Nutrition	p. 541
Hemodialysis Site Care	p. 545
Using an Implantable Venous Access Device	p. 549
Caring for an Implanted Venous Access Device	p. 553
Obtaining an Arterial Blood Gas Specimen	p. 557
Assisting with the Insertion and Maintenance of an Epidural Catheter	p. 561
Skin Integrity and Wound Care
Bandaging	p. 563
Applying a Dry Dressing	p. 567
Applying a Wet to Damp Dressing (Wet to Dry to Moist Dressing)	p. 571
Applying a Transparent Dressing	p. 575
Applying a Pressure Bandage	p. 577
Changing Dressings around Therapeutic Puncture Sites	p. 579
Irrigating a Wound	p. 583
Packing a Wound	p. 585
Cleaning and Dressing a Wound with an Open Drain	p. 589
Dressing a Wound with Retention Sutures	p. 593
Obtaining a Wound Drainage Specimen for Culturing	p. 597
Maintaining a Closed Wound Drainage System	p. 599
Care of the Jackson-Pratt (JP) Drain Site and Emptying the Drain Bulb	p. 603
Removing Skin Sutures and Staples	p. 607
Preventing and Managing the Pressure Ulcer	p. 611
Managing Irritated Peristomal Skin	p. 615
Pouching a Draining Wound	p. 619
Immobilization and Support
Applying an Elastic Bandage	p. 623
Applying a Splint	p. 625
Applying an Arm Sling	p. 627
Applying Antiembolic Stockings	p. 629
Applying a Pneumatic Compression Device	p. 631
Applying Abdominal, T-, or Breast Binders	p. 633
Applying Skin Traction--Adhesive and Nonadhesive	p. 635
Assisting with the Insertion of Pins or Nails	p. 639
Maintaining Traction	p. 643
Assisting with Casting--Plaster and Fiberglass	p. 647
Cast Care and Comfort	p. 651
Cast Bivalving and Windowing	p. 653
Cast Removal	p. 655
Assisting with a Continuous Passive Motion Device	p. 657
Assisting with Crutches, Cane, or Walker	p. 661
Special Procedure
Administering an Electrocardiogram	p. 667
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)	p. 669
Assisting with Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning	p. 671
Assisting with a Liver Biopsy	p. 673
Assisting with a Thoracentesis	p. 677
Assisting with an Abdominal Paracentesis	p. 681
Assisting with a Bone Marrow Biopsy/Aspiration	p. 685
Assisting with a Lumbar Puncture	p. 687
Assisting with Amniocentesis	p. 691
Assisting with Bronchoscopy	p. 693
Assisting with Gastrointestinal Endoscopy	p. 699
Assisting with a Proctosigmoidoscopy	p. 703
Assisting with Arteriography	p. 707
Positron-Emission Tomography Scanning	p. 709
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