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Skills Checklists for Delmar's Fundamental and Advanced Nursing Skills, 2nd

by: Altman,Gaylene

Skills Checklists for Delmar's Fundamental and Advanced Nursing Skills, 2nd

by: Altman,Gaylene

ISBN 13:
9781401881238
ISBN 10:
1401881238
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 06/16/2004
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Skills Checklists to Accompany Delmar?s Fundamental & Advanced Nursing Skills, Second Edition is an evaluative comprehensive tool containing key steps for every procedure in Delmar?s Fundamentals & Advanced Nursing Skills, Second Edition. These checklists were created to help students succeed in performing basic and complex procedures used in everyday nursing practice.

Preface

vii

Physical Assessment

(14)

Taking a Temperature

(8)

Taking a Pulse

(4)

Counting Respirations

(2)

Taking Blood Pressure

(4)

Weighing a Client, Mobile and Immobile

(4)

Measuring Intake and Output

(4)

Breast Self-Examination

(4)

Male Genitalia, Hernia, and Rectal Examination

(4)

Collecting a Clean Catch, Midstream Urine Specimen

(4)

Testing Urine for Specific Gravity, Ketones, Glucose, and Occult Blood

(4)

Performing a Skin Puncture

(4)

Measuring Blood Glucose Levels

(4)

Collecting Nose, Throat, and Sputum Specimens

(6)

Testing for Occult Blood with a Hemoccult Slide

(4)

Safety and Infection Control

Proper Body Mechanics, Safe Lifting, and Transferring

(4)

Assisting with Ambulation and Safe Falling

(4)

Applying Restraints

(4)

Handwashing

(2)

Donning and Removing Clean and Contaminated Gloves, Cap, and Mask

(4)

Removing Contaminated Items

(4)

Applying Sterile Gloves via the Open Method

(2)

Surgical Scrub

(4)

Applying Sterile Gloves and Gown via the Closed Method

103

(2)

Emergency Airway Management

105

(2)

Administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

107

(6)

Performing the Heimlich Maneuver

113

(6)

Responding to Accidental Poisoning

119

(2)

Emergency Client Transport

121

(6)

Client Care and Comfort

The Effective Communication Process

127

(4)

Guided Imagery

131

(2)

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

133

(2)

Therapeutic Massage

135

(4)

Applying Moist Heat

139

(4)

Warm Soaks and Sitz Baths

143

(2)

Applying Dry Heat

145

(4)

Using a Thermal Blanket and an Infant Radiant Heat Warmer

149

(4)

Applying Cold Treatment

153

(2)

Assisting with a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Unit

155

(4)

Basic Care

Changing Linens in an Unoccupied Bed

159

(6)

Changing Linens in an Occupied Bed

165

(2)

Turning and Positioning a Client

167

(4)

Moving a Client in Bed

171

(4)

Assisting with a Bedpan or Urinal

175

(4)

Assisting with Feeding

179

(2)

Bathing a Client in Bed

181

(4)

Oral Care

185

(6)

Perineal and Genital Care

191

(4)

Eye Care

195

(6)

Hair and Scalp Care

201

(4)

Hand and Foot Care

205

(4)

Shaving a Client

209

(2)

Giving a Back Rub

211

(2)

Changing the IV Gown

213

(4)

Assisting from Bed to Stretcher

217

(4)

Assisting from Bed to Wheelchair, Commode, or Chair

221

(4)

Assisting from Bed to Walking

225

(2)

Using a Hydraulic Lift

227

(4)

Administering Preoperative Care

231

(4)

Preparing a Surgical Site

235

(4)

Administering Immediate Postoperative Care

239

(4)

Postoperative Exercise Instruction

243

(4)

Administering Passive Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises

247

(4)

Postmortem Care

251

(4)

Medication Administration

Administering Oral, Sublingual, and Buccal Medications

255

(4)

Administering Eye and Ear Medications

259

(6)

Administering Skin/Topical Medications

265

(4)

Administering Nasal Medications

269

(2)

Administering Rectal Medications

271

(4)

Administering Vaginal Medications

275

(4)

Administering Nebulized Medications

279

(6)

Administering an Intradermal Injection

285

(4)

Administering a Subcutaneous Injection

289

(4)

Administering an Intramuscular Injection

293

(4)

Administering Medication via Z-track Injection

297

(4)

Withdrawing Medication from a Vial

301

(4)

Withdrawing Medication from an Ampule

305

(4)

Mixing Medications from Two Vials into One Syringe

309

(4)

Preparing an IV Solution

313

(4)

Adding Medications to an IV Solution

317

(4)

Administering Medications via Secondary Administration Sets (Piggyback)

321

(4)

Administering Medications via IV Bolus or IV Push

325

(4)

Administering Medications via Volume-Control Sets

329

(4)

Administering Medication via a Cartridge System

333

(2)

Administering Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)

335

(2)

Administering Epidural Analgesia

337

(4)

Managing Controlled Substances

341

(4)

Nutrition and Elimination

Inserting and Maintaining a Nasogastric Tube

345

(4)

Assessing Placement of a Large-Bore Feeding Tube

349

(2)

Assessing Placement of a Small-Bore Feeding Tube

351

(2)

Removing a Nasogastric Tube

353

(4)

Feeding and Medicating via a Gastrostomy Tube

357

(4)

Maintaining Gastrointestinal Suction Devices

361

(2)

Applying a Condom Catheter

363

(4)

Inserting an Indwelling Catheter: Male

367

(4)

Inserting an Indwelling Catheter: Female

371

(4)

Routine Catheter Care

375

(2)

Obtaining a Residual Urine Specimen from an Indwelling Catheter

377

(2)

Irrigating a Urinary Catheter

379

(4)

Irrigating the Bladder Using a Closed-System Catheter

383

(4)

Removing an Indwelling Catheter

387

(4)

Catheterizing a Noncontinent Urinary Diversion

391

(4)

Maintaining a Continent Urinary Diversion

395

(4)

Pouching a Noncontinent Urinary Diversion

399

(4)

Administering Peritoneal Dialysis

403

(4)

Administering an Enema

407

(6)

Digital Removal of Fecal Impaction

413

(4)

Inserting a Rectal Tube

417

(2)

Irrigating and Cleaning a Stoma

419

(4)

Changing a Bowel Diversion Ostomy Appliance: Pouching a Stoma

423

(4)

Oxygenation

Administering Oxygen Therapy

427

(4)

Assisting a Client with Controlled Coughing and Deep Breathing

431

(4)

Assisting a Client with an Incentive Spirometer

435

(2)

Administering Pulmonary Therapy and Postural Drainage

437

(2)

Administering Pulse Oximetry

439

(2)

Measuring Peak Expiratory Flow Rates

441

(4)

Administering Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing (IPPB)

445

(2)

Assisting with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

447

(2)

Preparing the Chest Drainage System

449

(4)

Maintaining the Chest Tube and Chest Drainage System

453

(4)

Measuring the Output from a Chest Drainage System

457

(2)

Obtaining a Specimen from a Chest Drainage System

459

(2)

Removing a Chest Tube

461

(2)

Ventilating the Client with an Ambu Bag®

463

(4)

Inserting the Pharyngeal Airway

467

(2)

Maintaining Mechanical Ventilation

469

(2)

Suctioning Endotracheal and Tracheal Tubes

471

(4)

Maintaining and Cleaning Endotracheal Tubes

475

(2)

Maintaining and Cleaning the Tracheostomy Tube

477

(4)

Maintaining a Double Cannula Tracheostomy Tube

481

(4)

Plugging the Tracheostomy Tube

485

(2)

Circulatory

Performing Venipuncture (Blood Drawing)

487

(4)

Starting an IV

491

(4)

Inserting a Butterfly Needle

495

(4)

Preparing the IV Bag and Tubing

499

(4)

Setting the IV Flow Rate

503

(2)

Assessing and Maintaining an IV Insertion Site

505

(4)

Changing the IV Solution

509

(2)

Discontinuing the IV and Changing to a Saline or Heparin Lock

511

(4)

Administering a Blood Transfusion

515

(4)

Assessing and Responding to Transfusion Reactions

519

(4)

Assisting with the Insertion of a Central Venous Catheter

523

(2)

Changing the Central Venous Dressing

525

(4)

Changing the Central Venous Tubing

529

(2)

Flushing a Central Venous Catheter

531

(2)

Measuring Central Venous Pressure (CVP)

533

(4)

Drawing Blood from a Central Venous Catheter

537

(4)

Infusing Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and Fat Emulsion through a Central Venous Catheter

541

(2)

Removing the Central Venous Catheter

543

(2)

Inserting a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

545

(6)

Administering Peripheral Vein Total Parenteral Nutrition

551

(4)

Hemodialysis Site Care

555

(4)

Using an Implantable Venous Access Device

559

(4)

Caring for an Implanted Venous Access Device

563

(4)

Obtaining an Arterial Blood Gas Specimen

567

(4)

Assisting with the Insertion and Maintenance of an Epidural Catheter

571

(2)

Skin Integrity and Wound Care

Bandaging

573

(4)

Applying a Dry Dressing

577

(4)

Applying a Wet to Damp Dressing (Wet to Dry to Moist Dressing)

581

(4)

Applying a Transparent Dressing

585

(2)

Applying a Pressure Bandage

587

(2)

Changing Dressings around Therapeutic Puncture Sites

589

(4)

Irrigating a Wound

593

(2)

Packing a Wound

595

(4)

Cleaning and Dressing a Wound with an Open Drain

599

(4)

Dressing a Wound with Retention Sutures

603

(4)

Obtaining a Wound Drainage Specimen for Culturing

607

(2)

Maintaining a Closed Wound Drainage System

609

(4)

Care of the Jackson-Pratt (JP) Drain Site and Emptying the Drain Bulb

613

(4)

Removing Skin Sutures and Staples

617

(4)

Preventing and Managing the Pressure Ulcer

621

(4)

Managing Irritated Peristomal Skin

625

(4)

Pouching a Draining Wound

629

(4)

Immobilization and Support

Applying an Elastic Bandage

633

(2)

Applying a Splint

635

(2)

Applying an Arm Sling

637

(2)

Applying Antiembolic Stockings

639

(2)

Applying a Pneumatic Compression Device

641

(2)

Applying Abdominal, T-, or Breast Binders

643

(2)

Applying Skin Traction---Adhesive and Nonadhesive

645

(4)

Maintaining and Monitoring Skeletal Traction

649

(4)

External Fixation or Skeletal Pin Care

653

(2)

Assisting with Casting---Plaster and Fiberglass

655

(4)

Cast Care and Comfort

659

(2)

Cast Bivalving and Windowing

661

(2)

Cast Removal

663

(2)

Assisting with a Continuous Passive Motion Device

665

(4)

Assisting with Crutches, Cane, or Walker

669

(6)

Special Procedure

Administering an Electrocardiogram

675

(2)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

677

(2)

Assisting with Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning

679

(2)

Assisting with a Liver Biopsy

681

(4)

Assisting with a Thoracentesis

685

(4)

Assisting with an Abdominal Paracentesis

689

(4)

Assisting with a Bone Marrow Biopsy/Aspiration

693

(2)

Assisting with a Lumbar Puncture

695

(4)

Assisting with Amniocentesis

699

(2)

Assisting with Bronchoscopy

701

(6)

Assisting with Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

707

(4)

Assisting with a Proctosigmoidoscopy

711

(4)

Assisting with Arteriography

715

(2)

Positron-Emission Tomography Scanning

717

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