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Amniocentesis
Apnea Monitoring
Back Care
Blood Culture
Blood Transfusion
Catheter Irrigation
Chapter 7: Neurologic Care
Collecting a Random Urine Specimen
Continuous Bladder Irrigation
Contributors
Drug Administration
External Fetal Monitoring
External Radiation Therapy
Eye Care
Foreword
Halo-Vest Traction
Hip Spica Cast Care
Internal Fixation
Just the Facts
Latex Allergy Management
Male Incontinence Device
Mechanical and Chemical Debridement
Mechanical Traction
Nasogastric Tubes
Previous Edition Contributors
Quick Quiz
Rectal Suppositories and Ointments
Respiration
Scoring
Selected References
Subcutaneous Injection
Temperature
Temporary Transvenous Pacemaker
Total Parenteral Nutrition
Transdermal Medications
Transfer from Bed to Stretcher
Using PPE
Vascular Access Devices
Z-Track Injection
Chapter 1: Fundamental Procedures
Back Care
Blood Pressure
Care of the Dying Patient
Chapter 1: Fundamental Procedures
Digital Removal of Fecal Impaction
Eye Care
Foot Care
Hand Hygiene
Height and Weight
Incontinence Management
Just the Facts
Latex Allergy Management
Male Incontinence Device
Measuring a Pulse
Mouth Care
Passive Range-of-Motion Exercises
Perineal Care
Postmortem Care
Postoperative Care
Preoperative Care
Quick Quiz
Respiration
Restraint Application
Restraint-Free Environment
Scoring
Selected References
Temperature
Transfer from Bed to Stretcher
Transfer from Bed to Wheelchair
Using PPE
Chapter 2: Specimen Collection
Arterial Puncture for ABG Analysis
Blood Culture
Blood Glucose Tests
Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
Chapter 2: Specimen Collection
Collecting a First Morning Specimen
Collecting a Random Urine Specimen
Collecting from an Indwelling Catheter
Collecting Midstream Clean-Catch Specimen
Ear Specimen Collection
Eye Specimen Collection
Fecal Occult Blood Test
Just the Facts
Lumbar Puncture
Nasopharyngeal Specimen Collection
Papanicolaou Test
Quick Quiz
Rectal Specimen
Scoring
Selected References
Skin Biopsy
Sputum Collection
Stool Collection
Straining Urine for Calculi
Throat Specimen Collection
Timed Urine Collection
Urine Specific Gravity
Venipuncture
Wound Specimen Collection
Chapter 3: Physical Treatments
Antiembolism Stocking Application
Chapter 3: Physical Treatments
Closed-Wound Drain Management
Elastic Bandage Application
External Radiation Therapy
Just the Facts
Pressure Dressing Application
Quick Quiz
Radiation Implant Therapy
Radioactive Iodine Therapy
Scoring
Selected References
Sequential Compression Device Therapy
Skin Staple and Clip Removal
Surgical Wound Management
Suture Removal
Traumatic Wound Management
Vacuum-Assisted Closure Therapy
Wound Dehiscence and Evisceration Management
Wound Irrigation
Chapter 4: Drug Administration and I.V. Therapy
Blood Transfusion
Buccal, Sublingual, and Translingual Medications
Chapter 4: Drug Administration and I.V. Therapy
Eardrops
Endotracheal Medications
Epidural Analgesics
Eye Medications
Flow Rate Calculation and Control
Handheld Oropharyngeal Inhalers
I.M. Injection
I.V. Bolus Injection
I.V. Infusion Pump Use
Intradermal Injection
Intraosseous Infusion
Just the Facts
Lipid Emulsion Administration
Nasogastric Tubes
New Medication Guidelines
Oral Medications
Peripheral I.V. Catheter Insertion
Peripheral I.V. Catheter Maintenance
PICC insertion and removal
Quick Quiz
Rectal Suppositories and Ointments
Scoring
Selected References
Skin Medications
Subcutaneous Injection
Total Parenteral Nutrition
Transdermal Medications
Transfusion Reaction Management
Vaginal Medications
Vascular Access Devices
Z-Track Injection
Chapter 5: Cardiovascular Care
Arterial Pressure Monitoring
Automated External Defibrillation
Cardiac Monitoring
Chapter 5: Cardiovascular Care
Defibrillation
Electrocardiography
Just the Facts
Permanent Pacemaker Insertion and Care
Posterior Chest Lead ECG
Quick Quiz
Right Chest Lead ECG
Scoring
Selected References
Synchronized Cardioversion
Temporary Transcutaneous (External) Pacing
Temporary Transvenous Pacemaker
Transducer System Setup
Chapter 6: Respiratory Care
Assisting With Chest Tube Insertion
Assisting With Endotracheal Tube Intubation
Chapter 6: Respiratory Care
Chest Physiotherapy
ETT and Oral Care
Incentive Spirometry
Just the Facts
Manual Ventilation
Mechanical Ventilation
Nasopharyngeal Airway Use
Oropharyngeal Airway Use
Oxygen Administration
Pulse Oximetry
Quick Quiz
Scoring
Selected References
Suctioning—Closed (in-Line)
Suctioning—Nasopharyngeal, Nasotracheal, and Artificial Airway
Thoracic Drainage
Tracheal Cuff Pressure Measurement
Tracheostomy Care
Chapter 7: Neurologic Care
Chapter 8: Gastrointestinal Care
Abdominal Paracentesis
Chapter 8: Gastrointestinal Care
Colostomy and Ileostomy Care
Disimpacting a Patient
Enema Administration
Feeding Tube Insertion and Removal
Gastrostomy Tube Care and Removal
Jackson-Pratt Care and Removal
Just the Facts
Nasogastric Tube Care
NG Tube Insertion and Removal
Peritoneal Lavage
Quick Quiz
Scoring
Selected References
Transabdominal Tube Feedings
T-Tube Care
Tube Feedings
Chapter 9: Renal Care
Arteriovenous Shunt Care
Catheter Irrigation
Chapter 9: Renal Care
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration
Continuous Bladder Irrigation
Indwelling Catheter Care and Removal
Indwelling Catheter Insertion
Just the Facts
Nephrostomy and Cystostomy Tube Care
Quick Quiz
Scoring
Selected References
Urinary Diversion Stoma Care
Chapter 10: Orthopedic Care
Arm Sling Application
Cast Preparation
Cervical Collar Application
Chapter 10: Orthopedic Care
Clavicle Strap Application
Continuous Passive Motion
Electrical Bone Growth Stimulation
External Fixation
Internal Fixation
Just the Facts
Mechanical Traction
Quick Quiz
Scoring
Selected References
Splint Application
Stump and Prosthesis Care
Chapter 11: Skin Care
Chapter 12: Maternal-Neonatal Care
Administration of Eye Treatment
Amniocentesis
Amniotomy
Apgar Scoring
Apnea Monitoring
Biophysical Profile
Bottle-Feeding
Breast Pumps
Breast-Feeding Assistance
Chapter 12: Maternal-Neonatal Care
Circumcision
External Fetal Monitoring
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
Gavage Feeding
Internal Fetal Monitoring
Just the Facts
Manual Auscultation Method
Oxygen Administration
Oxytocin Administration
Phototherapy
Postpartum Fundal Assessment
Quick Quiz
RhoGAM administration
Scoring
Selected References
Size and Weight
The Nurse’s Role in Epidural Anesthesia
Thermoregulation
Uterine Contraction Palpation
Vaginal Examination
Vital Signs
Vitamin K Administration
Chapter 13: Pediatric Care
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