Description
The Fundamentals of Nursing: Clinical skills workbook will support Potter & Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing 3rd edition in 2012 by providing a separate clinical skills workbook, accompanied by a suite of Australian clinical skills videos.The workbook features the nursing skills from the text, accompanied by an overview at the beginning of each skill set and supported by clinical skill competency check lists aligned with the National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse.The Bondy rating scale has been incorporated to provide clearly defined levels of competency and an opportunity for reflection is included at the end of each skill to encourage meaningful learning.A suite of clinical skills videos are available online to support the workbook. Ideal for viewing in class, the videos also provide students with a valuable tool for revision prior to assessment.- The trusted Step-by-Step approach for all skills as used in Potter and Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing, 4th ANZ edition by Crisp, Taylor, Douglas and Rebeiro- Competency checklists aligned to the National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse for Australia and New Zealand- The Bondy rating scale provides a valuable tool for assessment- Accompanied by a suite of Australian nursing clinical skills videos via the Evolve platform 11 NEW skills including 8 health assessment skills:- Skill 27-1 Abdominal health assessment- Skill 27-2 Musculoskeletal health assessment- Skill 27-3 Cardiovascular health assessment- Skill 27-4 Respiratory health assessment- Skill 27-5 Neurological health assessment- Skill 27-6 Mental Health- Skill 27-7 Body systems assessment- Skill 41-2 Pain health assessment
Table of Contents
Fundamentals Clinical Skills Workbook 2nd editionSafety OVERVIEW Skill 15-1 Applying restraints Skill 15-2 Seizure precautions Health Assessment and Physical Examination OVERVIEW NEWSkill 27-1 Abdominal health assessment NEW Skill 27-2 Musculoskeletal health assessment NEW Skill 27-3 Cardiovascular health assessment NEW Skill 27-4 Respiratory health assessment NEW Skill 27-5 Neurological health assessment NEW Skill 27-6 Mental Health NEW Skill 27-7 Body systems assessment NEW Vital signs OVERVIEW Skill 28-1 Measuring body temperatureYesSkill 28-2 Assessing the radial and apical pulsesYesSkill 28-3 Assessing respirationsYesSkill 28-4 Measuring oxygen saturation (pulse oximetry)YesSkill 28-5 Measuring blood pressureyesInfection Control OVERVIEW Skill 29-1 HandwashingYesSkill 29-2 Preparing a sterile field Skill 29-3 Surgical handwashing ('scrubbing'): preparing for gowning and gloving Skill 29-4 Donning a sterile gown and performing closed gloving Skill 29-5 Open gloving Skin Integrity and Wound Care OVERVIEW Skill 30-1 Performing a bacterial wound swab NEW Skill 30-2 Performing a wound dressing (title change)YesSkill 30-3 Assessment, management and prevention of skin tears NEW Skill 30-4 Assessment for risk of pressure injury (title change)YesMedication Administration OVERVIEW Skill 31-1 Administering oral medicationsYesSkill 31-2 Administering nasal instillations Skill 31-3 Ophthalmic medication administration Skill 31-4 Vaginal medication administration Skill 31-5 Rectal medication administration Skill 31-6 Meter dose inhaled medication administration Skill 31-7 Preparing injections Skill 31-8 Administering injections Skill 31-9 Adding medications to intravenous fluid containersYesSkill 31-10 Administering medications by intravenous bolusYesSkill 31-11 Administering intravenous medications by piggyback, intermittent intravenous infusion sets, and mini-infusion pumpsYesMobility and Immobility OVERVIEW Skill 33-1 Applying elastic stockings Skill 33-2 Positioning patients in bedYes10 videosSkill 33-3 Transfer techniques Hygiene OVERVIEW Skill 34-1A Bathing a patient / Showering a patientYesSkill 34-2 Perineal care Skill 34-3 Menstrual hygiene Skill 34-4 Administering a back rub Skill 34-5 Performing nail and foot care Skill 34-6 Providing oral hygieneYesSkill 34-7 Performing mouth care for an unconscious or debilitated client Skill 34-8 Caring for the patient with contact lenses Skill 34-9 Making an occupied bed Nutrition OVERVIEW Skill 36-1 Inserting a small-bore nasoenteric tube for enteral feedings Skill 36-2 Administering enteral feedings via nasoenteric tubes Skill 36-3 Administering enteral feedings via gastrostomy or jejunostomy tube Bowel Elimination OVERVIEW Skill 37-1 Administering a prepared enema Skill 37-2 Pouching an ostomy Skill 37-3 Inserting and maintaining a nasogastric tube (for decompression) Urinary Elimination OVERVIEW Skill 38-1 Collecting midstream (clean-voided) urine specimen Skill 38-2 Inserting a straight or indwelling catheter Skill 38-3 Applying a sheath/condom drainage device (new title) Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid Balance OVERVIEW Skill 39-1 Initiating a peripheral intravenous infusion Skill 39-2 Regulating intravenous flow rateYesSkill 39-3 Changing intravenous solution and infusion tubingYesSkill 39-4 Changing a peripheral intravenous dressingYesSkill 39-5 Subcutaneos infusion (hypodermoclysis) NEW Oxygenation OVERVIEW Skill 40-1 Pulse oximetry Skill 40-2 Suctioning Skill 40-3 Care of patients with chest tubes Skill 40-4 Applying a nasal cannula or oxygen mask Skill 40-5 Using home liquid oxygen equipment Skill 40-6 Cardiopulmonary resuscitationYesPain management O
