Nursing Skills

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ernstmeyer, Kimberly, editor.

Christman, Elizabeth, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine--Textbooks.

Medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Madison, WI WI Technical Colleges Open Press [2021]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

This open access Nursing Skills textbook includes physical assessments routinely performed by entry-level registered nurses and basic nursing skills performed by licensed practical nurses. It is based on the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) statewide nursing curriculum for the Nursing Skills course (543-102), the 2019 NCLEX-RN Test Plan, the 2020 NCLEX-PN Test Plan, and the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act. Learning activities are included to encourage the student to engage in critical thinking and apply the nursing process while analyzing assessment findings.

Contents:

I. Chapter 1 General Survey

II. Chapter 2 Health History

III. Chapter 3 Blood Pressure

IV. Chapter 4 Aseptic Technique

V. Chapter 5 Math Calculations

VI. Chapter 6 Neurological Assessment

VII. Chapter 7 Head and Neck Assessment

VIII. Chapter 8 Eye and Ear Assessment

IX. Chapter 9 Cardiovascular Assessment

X. Chapter 10 Respiratory Assessment

XI. Chapter 11 Oxygen Therapy

XII. Chapter 12 Abdominal Assessment

XIII. Chapter 13 Musculoskeletal Assessment

XIV. Chapter 14 Integumentary Assessment

XV. Chapter 15 Administration of Enteral Medications

XVI. Chapter 16 Administration of Medications Via Other Routes

XVII. Chapter 17 Enteral Tube Management

XVIII. Chapter 18 Administration of Parenteral Medications

XIX. Chapter 19 Specimen Collection

XX. Chapter 20 Wound Care

XXI. Chapter 21 Facilitation of Elimination

XXII. Chapter 22 Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning

XXIII. Chapter 23 IV Therapy Management

XXIV. Answer Keys

Notes:

Description based on print resource