Skills Checklist for DeLaune/Ladner’s Fundamentals of Nursing: Standards and Practice, 3rd

by DeLaune, Sue C.; Ladner, Patricia Kelly

• ISBN13: 9781401859206
• ISBN10: 1401859208
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-19
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Summary

This clinical learning tool contains the step-by-step actions for every procedure found in Fundamentals of Nursing: Standards and Practice, third edition, by Sue C. DeLaune and Patricia K. Ladner.

Table of Contents

Measuring Body Temperature	1	(8)
Assessing Pulse Rate	9	(4)
Assessing Respiration	13	(2)
Assessing Blood Pressure	15	(4)
Performing Venipuncture (Blood Drawing)	19	(6)
Performing a Skin Puncture	25	(4)
Obtaining a Residual Urine Specimen from an Indwelling Catheter	29	(2)
Collecting a Clean-Catch, Midstream Urine Specimen	31	(4)
Measuring Blood Glucose Levels	35	(4)
Applying Restraints	39	(4)
Handwashing	43	(2)
Applying Sterile Gloves via the Open Method	45	(4)
Donning and Removing Clean and Conlaminated Gloves, Cap, and Mask	49	(4)
Surgical Hand Antisepsis	53	(4)
Applying Sterile Gloves and Gown via the Closed Method	57	(2)
Removing Contaminated Items	59	(4)
Bathing a Client in Bed	63	(4)
Changing Linens in an Unoccupied Bed	67	(6)
Changing Linens in an Occupied Bed	73	(4)
Perineal and Genital Care	77	(2)
Oral Care	79	(8)
Eye Care	87	(8)
Medication Administration: Oral, Sublingual, and Buccal	95	(4)
Withdrawing Medication from an Ampule	99	(2)
Withdrawing Medication from a Vial	101	(2)
Mixing Medications from Two Vials into One Syringe	103	(4)
Medication Administration: Intradermal	107	(2)
Medication Administration: Subcutaneous	109	(2)
Medication Administration: Intramuscular	111	(2)
Medication Administration: Secondary Administration Sets (Piggyback)	113	(2)
Medication Administration: Eye and Ear	115	(6)
Medication Administration: Nasal	121	(2)
Medication Administration: Nebulizer	123	(6)
Medication Administration: Rectal	129	(4)
Medication Administration: Vaginal	133	(4)
Administering Therapeutic Massage	137	(4)
Maintaining and Cleaning the Tracheostomy Tube	141	(6)
Performing Nasopharyngeal and Oropharyngeal Suctioning	147	(6)
Suctioning Endotracheal and Tracheal Tubes	153	(4)
Administering Oxygen Therapy	157
Performing the Heimlich Maneuver	153	(16)
Administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)	169	(8)
Measuring Intake and Output	177	(2)
Preparing an IV Solution	179	(4)
Preparing the IV Bag and Tubing	183	(2)
Assessing and Maintaining an IV Insertion Site	185	(2)
Changing the IV Solution	187	(2)
Flushing a Central Venous Catheter	189	(2)
Setting the IV Flow Rate	191	(2)
Changing the Central Venous Dressing	193	(2)
Discontinuing the IV and Changing to a Saline or Heparin Lock	195	(4)
Administering a Blood Transfusion	199	(4)
Inserting a Nasogastric or Nasointestinal Tube for Suction and Enteral Feedings	203	(6)
Administering Enteral Tube Feedings	209	(6)
Administering Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)	215	(4)
Administering Epidural Analgesia	219	(4)
Proper Body Mechanics, Safe Lifting, and Transferring	223	(4)
Administering Passive Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises	227	(6)
Turning and Positioning a Client	233	(6)
Moving a Client in Bed	239	(6)
Assisting from Bed to Wheelchair, Commode, or Chair	245	(4)
Assisting from Bed to Stretcher	249	(4)
Using a Hydraulic Lift	253	(4)
Assisting with Ambulation and Safe Walking	257	(4)
Assisting with Crutches, Cane, or Walker	261	(8)
Obtaining a Wound Drainage Specimen for Culturing	269	(2)
Irrigating a Wound	271	(4)
Applying a Dry Dressing	275	(4)
Applying a Wet to Damp Dressing (Wet to Moist Dressing)	279	(4)
Preventing and Managing the Pressure Ulcer	283	(4)
Assisting with a Bedpan or Urinal	287	(4)
Applying a Condom Catheter	291	(4)
Inserting an Indwelling Catheter: Male	295	(6)
Inserting an Indwelling Catheter: Female	301	(6)
Irrigating an Open Urinary Catheter	307	(4)
Irrigating the Bladder Using a Closed-System Catheter	311	(6)
Administering an Enema	317	(8)
Irrigating and Cleaning a Stoma	325	(4)
Postoperative Exercise Instruction	329	(4)
Pulse Oximetry	333