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Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills and Procedures
by Perry, Anne Griffin; Potter, Patricia Ann; Desmarais, Paul L. (CON)Edition:
7th
ISBN13:
9780323074544
ISBN10:
0323074545
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Paperback
Pub. Date:
5/3/2010
Publisher(s):
Elsevier Science Health Science div
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Nursing Skills and Procedures, March 30, 2011
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I got this textbook because I was tired of bringing my huge book to clinical. This guide is concise and it has the most important skills we need in the floors, Very helpful reference for home care managers to utilize as they develop agency procedure policies and processes i recommend this textbook.
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Summary
Take this pocket reference to clinicals on the job for quick access to nursing skills! Based on Perry & Potter's market-leading Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 7th Edition, Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures, 7th Edition presents 83 key skills in an easy-to-use A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why to use specific techniques.
With the latest in evidence-based practice, this book helps you perform basic nursing skills safely and effectively.
Also available on Skyscape for use on any hand-held device!
-A clear, two-column format presents skills with rationales for each step explaining why to use specific techniques.
-A gloving logo identifies skills in which clean gloves should be worn or gloves should be changed in order to minimize the risk of infection.
-Safety alerts highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skills.
-Reporting and recording guidelines include a bulleted list of what should be documented in the patient records.
-Unexpected outcomes and related interventions help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them.
-Alphabetical organization of skills makes it easy to find information quickly.
-A convenient pocket size and spiral binding allow the book to fit easily into your coat pocket and to stay open on the page you want.
-New full-color design and illustrations help you follow step-by-step directions more easily.
-Completely updated content is based on Perry & Potter's market-leading text, Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 7th Edition, for the latest in evidence-based care.
Table of Contents
| Acapella Device | |
| Apical Radial Pulse | |
| Aquathermia and Heating Pads | |
| Aspiration Precautions | |
| Assistive Device Ambulation (Use of Crutches, Cane, and Walker) | |
| Automatic External Defibrillator | |
| Bladder Volume Measurement | |
| Blood Administration | |
| Blood Pressure by Auscultation: Upper extremities, Lower extremities, Palpation | |
| Blood Pressure: Automatic | |
| Central Venous Access Device Care; CVC, Ports | |
| Chest Tube Care | |
| Cold Applications | |
| Condom Catheter | |
| Continuous Passive motion Machine | |
| Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion | |
| Dressings; Dry and Moist-to-Dry, | |
| Dressings: Hydrocolloid, Foam, or Absorption | |
| Dressings: Transparent | |
| Ear Drop Administration | |
| Ear Irrigations | |
| Enemas | |
| Enteral Nutrition via Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy Tube | |
| Enteral Nutrition via a Nasogastric Feeding Tube | |
| Epidural Analgesia | |
| Eye Irrigation | |
| Eye Medications: Drops and Ointment | |
| Fall Prevention in a Health Care Facility | |
| Fecal Impaction: Removing Digitally | |
| Hypothermia and Hyperthermia Blankets | |
| Incentive Spirometery | |
| Intradermal Injections | |
| Intramuscular Injections | |
| Intravenous Medications: Adding Medications to Intravenous Fluid Containers | |
| Intravenous Medications: Intermittent infusion sets and Mini-infusion Pumps | |
| Intravenous Medications: Intravenous Bolus | |
| Isolation Precautions | |
| Mechanical Lifts | |
| Metered-Dose Inhalers | |
| Moist Heat (Compress and Sitz Bath) | |
| Mouth Care: Unconscious or Debilitated clients | |
| Nail and Foot Care | |
| Nasoenteral Tube: Placement, Irrigation, and Removal | |
| Nasogastric Tube for Gastric Decompression: Insertion and Removal | |
| Negative Pressure Wound Therapy | |
| Oral Medications | |
| Oral Medications: Nasogastric Tube Administration | |
| Ostomy Care (Pouching) | |
| Oxygen Therapy: Nasal Cannula, Oxygen Mask, T Tube, or Tracheostomy Collar | |
| Parenteral Medication Preparation: Ampules and Vials | |
| Parenteral Medications: Mixing Medications in One Syringe | |
| Patient-Controlled Analgesia | |
| Peripheral Intravenous Care: Regulating Intravenous Flow Rate, Changing Tubing and Solution, Dressing Care | |
| Peripheral Intravenous Insertion. | |
| Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Care | |
| Postoperative Exercises | |
| Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment | |
| Pressure Ulcer Treatment | |
| Pulse Oximetry | |
| Rectal Suppository Insertion | |
| Respiration Assessment | |
| Restraint Application | |
| Restraint-Free Environment | |
| Seizure Precautions | |
| Sequential Compression Device and Elastic Stockings | |
| Specialty Beds: Air-Fluidized, Air Suspension, Rotokenetic | |
| Sterile Gloving | |
| Sterile technique: Donning and Removing Cap, Mask, and Protective Eyewear | |
| Subcutaneous Injections | |
| Suctioning: Closed (In-line) | |
| Suctioning: Nasopharyngeal, Nasotracheal, and Artificial Airway | |
| Suprapubic Catheter Care | |
| Suture and Staple Removal | |
| Topical Skin Applications | |
| Tracheostomy Care | |
| Urinary Catheter: Indwelling, Straight, Care and Removal | |
| Urinary Catheter Irrigation | |
| Urinary Diversion: Maintaining a Continent Diversion | |
| Urinary Diversion, Pouching an Incontinent Urinary Diversion | |
| Vaginal Instillations | |
| Venipuncture: Collecting Blood Specimens and Cultures by Syringe and Vacutainer Method | |
| Wound Drainage Devices: Jackson Pratt, Hemovac | |
| Wound Irrigation | |
| Standard Protocol for All Nursing Interventions | |
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