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Skills in Clinical Nursing
ISBN: 9780135128374 | 0135128374
Edition: 6thFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/2009
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Christina Jackson is Professor of Nursing, Eastern University, St. Davids, Pennsylvania. Shirlee Snyder is Associate Professor and Interim Dean of Nursing, Nevada State College, Henderson, Nevada. Audrey Berman is Professor and Dean of Nursing, Samuel Merritt College, Oakland, California.
Completely revised and updated to reflect significant changes in practice Skills in Clinical Nursing 6e, provides current information in a clear, concise format and continues to be a definitive source for clinical nursing skills. ... MORE
Completely revised and updated to reflect significant changes in practice Skills in Clinical Nursing 6e, provides current information in a clear, concise format and continues to be a definitive source for clinical nursing skills. ... MORE
| Introduction | |
| Foundational Skills | |
| Hand Hygiene | |
| Using Standard Precautions | |
| Applying and Removing Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves, Gown, Mask, Eyewear | |
| Assisting with Invasive Procedures | |
| Health Assessment | |
| Vital Signs | |
| Assessing Body Temperature | |
| Assessing Peripheral Pulses | |
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| Assessing an Apical-Radial Pulse | |
| Assessing Respirations | |
| Assessing Blood Pressure | |
| Assessing Oxygen Saturation (Pulse Oximeter) | |
| Health Assessment | |
| Assessing Appearance and Mental Status | |
| Assessing the Skin | |
| Assessing the Hair | |
| Assessing the Nails | |
| Assessing the Skull and Face | |
| Assessing the Eye Structures and Visual Acuity | |
| Assessing the Ears and Hearing | |
| Assessing the Nose and Sinuses | |
| Assessing the Mouth and Oropharynx | |
| Assessing the Neck | |
| Assessing the Thorax and Lungs | |
| Assessing the Heart and Central Vessels | |
| Assessing the Peripheral Vascular System | |
| Assessing the Breasts and Axillae | |
| Assessing the Abdomen | |
| Assessing the Musculoskeletal System | |
| Assessing the Neurologic System | |
| Assessing the Female Genitals and Inguinal AreaSkill 3-19 Assessing the Male Genitals and Inguinal Area | |
| Assessing the AnusSkill 3-21 Assessing Intake and Output | |
| Diagnostic Testing | |
| Obtaining a Capillary Blood Specimen and Measuring Blood Glucose | |
| Obtaining and Testing a Stool Specimen | |
| Collecting a Routine Urine Specimen | |
| Collecting a Timed Urine Specimen | |
| Collecting a Urine Specimen for Culture and Sensitivity by the Clean Catch Method | |
| Performing Urine Testing Skill 4-7 Collecting A Sputum Specimen | |
| Obtaining Nose and Throat Specimens | |
| Obtaining a Wound Drainage Specimen | |
| Assisting with Client Hygiene and Comfort | |
| Client Hygiene | |
| Bathing the Adult or Pediatric Client | |
| Providing Perineal-Genital Care | |
| Brushing and Flossing the Teeth | |
| Providing Special Oral Care for the Unconscious or Debilitated Client | |
| Providing Hair Care | |
| Providing Foot Care | |
| Removing, Cleaning, and Inserting a Hearing Aid | |
| Bed-Making | |
| Changing an Unoccupied Bed | |
| Changing an Occupied Bed | |
| Infection Control | |
| Establishing and Maintaining a Sterile Field | |
| Applying and Removing Sterile Gloves (Open Method) | |
| Implementing Transmission-Based Precautions | |
| Heat and Cold Therapy | |
| Applying Dry Heat Measures: Hot Water Bottle, Electric Heating Pad, Aquathermia Pad, Disposable Hot Pack | |
| Applying Dry Cold Measures: Ice Bag, Ice Collar, Ice Glove, Disposable Cold Pack | |
| Applying Compresses and Moist Packs | |
| Pain Management | |
| Assessing the Client in Pain | |
| Managing Pain with a PCA Pump | |
| Managing a TENS Unit | |
| Providing a Back Massage | |
| Teaching Progressive Relaxation | |
| Assisting with Guided Imagery | |
| Mobility and Safety | |
| Positioning the Client | |
| Supporting the Client's Position in Bed | |
| Moving a Client Up in Bed | |
| Turning a Client to a Lateral or Prone Position in Bed | |
| Logrolling a Client | |
| Assisting the Client to Sit on the Side of the Bed (Dangling) | |
| Transferring between Bed and Chair | |
| Transferring between Bed and Stretcher | |
| Using a Hydraulic Lift | |
| Mobilizing the Client | |
| Assisting the Client in Use of a Wheelchair | |
| Assisting the Client to Ambulate | |
| Assisting the Client to Use a Cane | |
| Assisting the Client to Use Crutches | |
| Assisting the Client to Use a Walker | |
| Fall Prevention and Restraints | |
| Using a Bed or Chair Exit Safety Monitoring Device | |
| Applying Restraints | |
| Implementing Seizure Precautions | |
| Maintaining Joint Mobility | |
| Performing Passive Range of Motion Exercises | |
| Using a Continuous Passive Motion Device | |
| Medication Administration | |
| Drug Calculations | |
| Administering Oral and Enteral Medications | |
| Administering Oral Medications | |
| Administering Medications by Enteral Tube | |
| Administering Topical Medications | |
| Applying Dermatologic Medications | |
| Administering Ophthalmic Medications | |
| Administering Otic Medications | |
| Administering Nasal Medications | |
| Administering Metered-Dose Inhaler Medications | |
| Administering Vaginal Medications | |
| Administering Rectal Medications | |
| Administering Parenteral Medications | |
| Preparing Medications from Ampules | |
| Preparing Medications from Vials | |
| Mixing Medications Using One Syringe | |
| Administering an Intradermal Injection for Skin Tests | |
| Administering a Subcutaneous Injection | |
| Administering an Intramuscular Injection | |
| Adding Medications to Intravenous Fluid Containers | |
| Administering Intermittent Intravenous Medications Using a Secondary Set | |
| Administering Intravenous Medications Using IV Push | |
| Administering Intravenous Therapy | |
| Performing Venipuncture | |
| Starting an Intravenous Infusion | |
| Using an Infusion Pump or Controller | |
| Maintaining Infusions | |
| Maintaining Intermittent Infusion Devices | |
| Discontinuing Infusion Devices | |
| Administering Blood Transfusions | |
| Managing Central Lines | |
| Performing Central Line Dressing Changes | |
| Working with Implanted Vascular Access Devices | |
| Nutrition and Elimination | |
| Feeding Clients | |
| Assisting an Adult to Eat | |
| Inserting a Nasogastric Tube | |
| Removing Nasogastric Tube | |
| Administering a Tube Feeding | |
| Administering a Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy Feeding | |
| Providing Total Parenteral Nutrition | |
| Assisting with Urinary Elimination | |
| Assisting with a Urinal | |
| Applying an External Urinary Device | |
| Performing Urinary Catheterization | |
| Performing Catheter Care and Removal | |
| Performing Bladder Irrigation | |
| Performing Urinary Ostomy Care | |
| Assisting with Fecal Elimination | |
| Assisting with a Bedpan | |
| Administering an Enema | |
| Removing a Fecal Impaction | |
| Changing a Bowel Diversion Ostomy Appliance | |
| Caring for Clients with Peritoneal Dialysis | |
| Assisting with Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion | |
| Conducting Peritoneal Dialysis Procedures | |
| Circulatory and Ventilatory Support | |
| Promoting Circulation | |
| Applying Antiemboli Stockings | |
| Applying a Sequential Compression Device | |
| Breathing Exercises | |
| Teaching Abdominal (Diaphragmatic) Breathing | |
| Using an Incentive Spirometer | |
| Oxygen Therapy | |
| Administering Oxygen by Cannula, Face Mask, or Face tent | |
| Measuring Peak Expiratory Flow | |
| Suctioning | |
| Oropharyngeal, Nasopharyngeal, and Nasotrachial Suctioning | |
| Suctioning a Tracheostomy or Endotracheal Tube | |
| Caring for the Client with a Tracheostomy | |
| Providing Tracheostomy Care | |
| Capping a Tracheostomy Tube with a Speaking Valve | |
| Assisting with Mechanical Ventilation | |
| Caring for the Client on a Mechanical Ventilator | |
| Weaning the Client from a Ventilator | |
| Caring for the Client with Chest Tube Drainage | |
| Assisting with Chest Tube Insertion | |
| Maintaining Chest Tube Drainage | |
| Assisting with Chest Tube Removal | |
| Administering Emergency Measures to the Hospitalized Client | |
| Clearing an Obstructed Airway | |
| Performing Rescue Breathing | |
| Administering External Cardiac Compressions | |
| Delivering Automated External Defibrillation | |
| Wounds and Injury Care | |
| Performing Wound and Pressure Ulcer Care | |
| Assessing Wounds and Pressure Ulcers | |
| Performing a Dry Dressing Change | |
| Applying a Transparent Wound Barrier | |
| Applying a Hydrocolloid Dressing | |
| Irrigating a Wound | |
| Assisting with a Sitz Bath | |
| Performing a Damp-to-Damp Dressing Change | |
| Using Alginates on Wounds | |
| Applying Bandages and Binders | |
| Orthopedic Care | |
| Providing Initial Cast Care | |
| Providing Ongoing Cast Care | |
| Caring for Clients in Skeletal Traction | |
| Performing Perioperative Care | |
| Conducting Preoperative Teaching | |
| Performing a Surgical Hand Antisepsis/Scrub | |
| Applying a Sterile Gown and Sterile Gloves (Closed Method) | |
| Managing Gastrointestinal (GI) Suction | |
| Cleaning a Sutured Wound and Changing a Dressing on a Wound with a Drain | |
| Maintaining Closed Wound Drainage | |
| Removing Sutures | |
| End-of-Life Care | |
| Meeting the Physiologic Needs of the Dying Client | |
| Performing Postmortem Care | |
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