基本説明
This handy pocket reference delivers step-by-step instruction on about 200 of the most commonly performed nursing skills. The previous ed.: 2005.
Full Description
This handy pocket reference delivers step by step instruction on about 200 of the most commonly performed nursing skills. Each skill is presented according to its place in the nursing process and includes relevant information on required equipment, assessment needed, sample diagnosis, care planning, implementation, expected outcomes, and sample documentation. Coverage includes suggestions on how to alter a procedure based on client, plus home health considerations, cost-cutting tips, and when to delegate a procedure.
Contents
Ch.1 Safety, Asepsis, and Infection Control1.1 Using Principles of Body Mechanics and Ergonomic Safety1.2Using Principles of Medical Asepsis1.3Using Principles of Surgical Asepsis1.4Using Precaution (Isolation) Techniques: Infection Prevention1.5Disposing of Biohazardous Waste1.6Using Protective Devices: Limb and Body RestraintsCh.2 Documenting and Reporting2.1 Establishing a Nurse-Client Relationship2.2Providing Client and Family Education2.3Preparing a Shift Report (Interdisciplinary Information Exchange)2.4Following the Nursing Process (Preparing a Plan of Care)2.5Charting/Documenting (Nurses' Progress Report)2.6Reporting Incidents (Variance or Unusual Occurrence Reporting)Ch.3Essential Assessment Components3.1Measuring Electronic Vital Signs3.2Palpating Blood Pressure3.3Obtaining Doppler Pulse3.4Measuring Apical-Radial Pulse3.5Assessing Pain3.6Obtaining Weight With a Sling Scale3.7 Obtaining Weight with Standard Scale (Standup,Chair, Pediatrics)3.8Performing Basic Health AssessmentCh.4. Hygiene4.1. Providing a Therapeutic Back Massage4.2Preparing a Bed4.3Providing Hair Care4.4Shampooing a Bedridden Client4.5Providing Oral Care: Brushing and Flossing4.6Performing Denture Care4.7Caring for Contact Lenses and Artificial Eyes4.8Shaving a ClientCh.5 Medication Administration5.1Using Principles of Medication Administration5.2Administering Eye (Ophthalmic) Drops5.3Administering Ear (Otic) Drops5.4Administering Nasal Medication5.5Administering Nebulizer Medication5.6Administering Oral Medication5.7Administering Buccal and Sublingual Medication5.8Preparing Medication From a Vial5.9Preparing Medication From an Ampule5.10 Preparing Medication With the Needleless System5.11 Mixing Medications5.12 Administering Intradermal Medications5.13 Administering Subcutaneous Medications5.14 Using a Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Pump5.15 Administering Intramuscular Medications5.16 Administering a Z-Track Injection5.17 Administering Intermittent Intravenous Medications5.18 Administering Medication by Nasogastric Tube5.19 Administering Rectal Medication5.20 Administering Vaginal Medication5.21 Applying Topical MedicationsCh.6. Oxygenation6.1Chest Drainage System Preparation6.2Maintaining a Chest Tube6.3Performing Autotransfusion/Reinfusion of Chest Tube Drainage6.4Performing Chest Physiotherapy: Postural Drainage, Chest Percussion, and Chest Vibration6.5Applying a Nasal Cannula/Face Mask6.6Inserting an Oral Airway6.7Inserting and Maintaining a Nasal Airway6.8Suctioning an Oral Airway6.9Performing Nasopharyngeal/Nasotracheal Suctioning6.10 Suctioning and Maintaining an Endotracheal Tube6.11 Caring for a Tracheostomy (Suctioning, Cleaning, and Changing the Dressing and Tie)6.12 Managing a Tracheostomy/Endotracheal Tube Cuff6.13 Capping a Tracheostomy Tube6.14 Collecting a Suctioned Sputum Specimen6.15 Obtaining Pulse Oximetry6.16 Maintaining Mechanical Ventilation6.17 Using Incentive SpirometryCh.7. Fluids and Nutrition7.1Managing Intake and Output (I&O)7.2Testing Capillary Blood Glucoseabbreviated Table of Contents
