Nursing Skills
Basic Nursing Skills
Asepsis and Infection Control
Performing Hand Hygiene Using an Alcohol-Based Handrub
Performing Hand Hygiene Using Soap and Water (Handwashing)
Using Personal Protective Equipment
Preparing a Sterile Field Using a Packaged Sterile Drape
Preparing a Sterile Field Using a Commercially Prepared Sterile Kit or Tray
Adding Sterile Items to a Sterile Field
Putting on Sterile Gloves and Removing Soiled Gloves
Vital Signs
Regulating Temperature Using an Overhead Radiant Warmer
Regulating Temperature Using a Hypothermia Blanket
Assessing a Peripheral Pulse by Palpation
Assessing the Apical Pulse by Auscultation
Assessing Blood Pressure by Auscultation
Health Assessment
Assessing the Skin, Hair, and Nails
Assessing the Thorax, Lungs, and Breasts
Assessing the Cardiovascular System
Assessing the Female Genitalia
Assessing the Neurologic, Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular Systems
Safety
Performing a Situational Assessment
Implementing Alternatives to the Use of Restraints
Applying an Extremity Restraint
Medications
Administering Oral Medications
Administering Medications via a Gastric Tube
Removing Medication From an Ampule
Removing Medication From a Vial
Mixing Medications From Two Vials in One Syringe
Administering an Intradermal Injection
Administering a Subcutaneous Injection
Administering an Intramuscular Injection
Administering a Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion: Applying an Insulin Pump
Administering Medications by Intravenous Bolus or Push Through an Intravenous Infusion
Administering Medications by Intravenous Bolus or Push Through a Medication or Drug-Infusion Lock
Administering a Piggyback Intermittent Intravenous Infusion of Medication
Administering an Intermittent Intravenous Infusion of Medication via a Mini-Infusion Pump
Administering an Eye Irrigation
Administering an Ear Irrigation
Administering a Rectal Suppository
Administering Medication via a Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI)
Administering Medication via a Dry Powder Inhaler
Administering Medication via a Small-Volume Nebulizer
Perioperative Nursing
Teaching Deep-Breathing Exercises, Coughing, and Splinting
Providing Preoperative Patient Care
Providing Preoperative Patient Care: Day of Surgery
Applying a Forced-Air Warming Device Promoting Healthy Physiologic Responses
Hygiene
Assisting With a Shower or Tub Bath
Assisting the Patient With Oral Care
Providing Oral Care for the Dependent Patient
Shampooing a Patient’s Hair in Bed
Assisting the Patient to Shave
Skin Integrity and Wound Care
Cleaning a Wound and Applying a Dressing (General Guidelines)
Performing Irrigation of a Wound
Caring for a Jackson–Pratt Drain
Applying Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Applying an External Heating Pad
Activity
Assisting a Patient With Turning in Bed
Moving a Patient Up in Bed With the Assistance of Another Caregiver
Transferring a Patient From the Bed to a Stretcher
Transferring a Patient From the Bed to a Chair
Transferring a Patient Using a Powered Full-Body Sling Lift
Providing Range-of-Motion Exercises
Assisting a Patient With Ambulation
Assisting a Patient With Ambulation Using a Walker
Assisting a Patient With Ambulation Using Crutches
Assisting a Patient With Ambulation Using a Cane
Applying and Removing Graduated Compression Stockings
Applying Pneumatic Compression Devices
Applying a Continuous Passive Motion Device
Applying a Figure-Eight Bandage
Assisting With Cast Application
Applying Skin Traction and Caring for a Patient in Skin Traction
Caring for a Patient in Skeletal Traction
Caring for a Patient With an External Fixation Device
Comfort and Pain Management
Applying and Caring for a Patient Using a TENS Unit
Caring for a Patient Receiving Patient-Controlled Analgesia
Caring for a Patient Receiving Epidural Analgesia
Caring for a Patient Receiving Continuous Wound Perfusion Pain Management
Nutrition
Assisting a Patient With Eating
Confirming Placement of a Nasogastric Tube
Urinary Elimination
Assisting With the Use of a Bedpan
Assisting With the Use of a Urinal
Assisting With the Use of a Bedside Commode
Assessing Bladder Volume Using an Ultrasound Bladder Scanner
Applying an External Urinary Sheath (Condom Catheter)
Catheterizing the Female Urinary Bladder
Catheterizing the Male Urinary Bladder
Removing an Indwelling Urinary Catheter
Performing Intermittent Closed Catheter Irrigation
Administering a Continuous Closed Bladder or Catheter Irrigation
Emptying and Changing a Stoma Appliance on a Urinary Diversion
Caring for a Suprapubic Urinary Catheter
Caring for a Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter
Caring for a Hemodialysis Access (Arteriovenous Fistula or Graft)
Bowel Elimination
Administering a Large-Volume Cleansing Enema
Administering a Small-Volume Cleansing Enema
Administering a Retention Enema
Applying a Fecal Incontinence Collection Device
Emptying and Changing an Ostomy Appliance
Irrigating a Nasogastric Tube Connected to Suction
Oxygenation
Teaching a Patient to Use an Incentive Spirometer
Administering Oxygen by Nasal Cannula
Suctioning the Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Airways
Inserting an Oropharyngeal Airway
Suctioning an Endotracheal Tube: Open System
Suctioning an Endotracheal Tube: Closed System
Suctioning a Tracheostomy: Open System
Providing Care of a Tracheostomy Tube
Providing Care of a Chest Drainage System
Assisting With Removal of a Chest Tube
Using a Manual Resuscitation Bag and Mask
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance
Initiating a Peripheral Venous Access IV Infusion
Changing an IV Solution Container and Administration Set
Monitoring an IV Site and Infusion
Changing a Peripheral Venous Access Site Dressing
Capping for Intermittent Use and Flushing a Peripheral Venous Access Device
Administering a Blood Transfusion
Changing the Dressing and Flushing Central Venous Access Devices
Removing a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
Cardiovascular Care
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Performing Emergency Automated External Defibrillation
Performing Emergency Manual External Defibrillation (Asynchronous)
Obtaining an Electrocardiogram
Using a Transcutaneous (External) Pacemaker
Obtaining an Arterial Blood Sample From an Arterial Catheter
Removing Peripheral Arterial Catheters
Neurologic Care
Applying a Two-Piece Cervical Collar
Employing Seizure Precautions and Seizure Management
Caring for a Patient in Halo Traction
Caring for a Patient With a Fiber Optic Intracranial Catheter
Laboratory Specimen Collection
Obtaining a Nasopharyngeal Swab
Collecting a Sputum Specimen for Culture
Collecting a Urine Specimen (Clean Catch, Midstream)
Obtaining a Urine Specimen From an Indwelling Urinary Catheter
Testing Stool for Occult Blood
Obtaining a Capillary Blood Sample for Glucose Testing
Using Venipuncture to Collect a Venous Blood Sample
Obtaining a Venous Blood Specimen for Culture and Sensitivity
Obtaining an Arterial Blood Specimen for Blood Gas Analysis
Advance Nursing Skills
Admitting, Transfer, and Discharge
Establishing the Nurse-Patient Relationship
Communicating with an Anxious Patient
Communicating with an Angry Patient
Communicating with a Depressed Patient
Communicating with a Cognitively Impaired Patient
Documenting Nurses' Progress Notes
Adverse Event/Incident Reporting
Assessing Apical-Radial Pulse Deficit
Assessing Arterial Blood Pressure
Assessing Blood Pressure Electronically
Measuring Oxygen Saturation (Pulse Oximetry)
Genitalia and Rectum Assessment
Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Assessment
Caring for Patients Under Isolation Precautions
Caring for Patients with Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDRO) and Clostridium difficile
Applying and Removing Cap, Mask, and Protective Eyewear
Safe Patient Handling, Transfer, and Positioning
Using Safe and Effective Transfer Techniques
Wheelchair Transfer Techniques
Moving and Positioning Patients in Bed
Performing Range-of-Motion Exercises
Performing Isometric Exercises
Continuous Passive Motion Machine
Applying Elastic Stockings and Sequential Compression Device
Assisting with Ambulation and Use of Canes, Crutches, and Walker
Assisting with Cast Application
Care of a Patient During Cast Removal
Care of a Patient in Skin Traction
Care of a Patient in Skeletal Traction and Pin Site Care
Care of a Patient with an Immobilization Device
Support Surfaces and Special Beds
Selection of Pressure-Reducing Support Surfaces
Placing a Patient on a Support Surface
Placing a Patient on an Air-Suspension or Air-Fluidized Bed
Placing a Patient on a Bariatric Bed
Placing a Patient on a Rotokinetic Bed
Safety and Quality Improvement
Fall Prevention in a Health Care Agency
Designing a Restraint-Free Environment
Fire, Electrical, and Chemical Safety
Conducting a Root Cause Analysis
Care of a Patient After Biologic Exposure
Care of a Patient After Chemical Exposure
Care of a Patient After Radiation Exposure
Pain Assessment and Basic Comfort Measures
Local Anesthetic Infusion Pump for Analgesia
Nonpharmacologic Pain Management
Supporting Patients and Families in Grief
Symptom Management at the End of Life
Personal Hygiene and Bed Making
Use of Disposable Bed Bath, Tub, or Shower
Performing Mouth Care for an Unconscious or Debilitated Patient
Care of a Patient's Environment
Risk Assessment, Skin Assessment, and Prevention Strategies
Eye Care for Comatose Patients
Taking Care of an Artificial Eye
Advance administering Oral Medications
Administering Medications Through an Enteral Feeding Tube
Applying Topical Medications to the Skin
Instilling Eye and Ear Medications
Administering Nasal Instillations
Using Dry Powder Inhaled Medications
Administering Vaginal Instillations
Administering Rectal Suppositories
Preparing Injections: Ampules and Vials
Mixing Parenteral Medications in One Syringe
Administering Intradermal Injections
Administering Subcutaneous Injections
Administering Intramuscular Injections
Administering Medications by Intravenous Bolus
Administering Continuous Subcutaneous Medications
Applying a Nasal Cannula or Oxygen Mask
Administering Oxygen Therapy to a Patient with an Artificial Airway
Care of a Patient Receiving Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
Care of a Patient on a Mechanical Ventilator
Performing Chest Physiotherapy
Performing Percussion, Vibration, and Shaking
Performing Oropharyngeal Suctioning
Performing Endotracheal Tube Care
Inflating the Cuff on an Endotracheal or Tracheostomy Tube
Managing Closed Chest Drainage Systems
Assisting with Removal of Chest Tubes
Autotransfusion of Chest Tube Drainage
Emergency Measures for Life Support
Inserting an Oropharyngeal Airway
Use of an Automated External Defibrillator
Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy
Initiating Intravenous Therapy
Regulating Intravenous Flow Rate
Changing Intravenous Solutions
Changing a Short Peripheral Intravenous Dressing
Discontinuing a Short Peripheral Intravenous Access
Caring for Central Vascular Access Devices
Monitoring for Adverse Transfusion Reactions
Performing a Nutritional Assessment
Assisting an Adult Patient with Oral Nutrition
Inserting and Removing a Small-Bore Nasogastric or Nasoenteric Feeding Tube
Verifying Feeding Tube Placement
Administering Enteral Nutrition: Nasoenteric, Gastrostomy, or Jejunostomy Tube
Care of a Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy Tube
Administering Parenteral Nutrition Through a Central Line
Administering Parenteral Nutrition Through a Peripheral Line
Assisting with Use of a Urinal
Insertion of a Straight or an Indwelling Urinary Catheter
Care and Removal of an Indwelling Catheter
Bladder Scan and Catheterization to Determine Residual Urine
Performing Catheter Irrigation
Applying a Condom-Type External Catheter
Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation
Assisting a Patient in Using a Bedpan
Removing Fecal Impaction Digitally
Insertion, Maintenance, and Removal of a Nasogastric Tube for Gastric Decompression
Pouching a Colostomy or an Ileostomy
Catheterizing a Urinary Diversion
Preoperative and Postoperative Care
Preparing a Patient for Surgery
Demonstrating Postoperative Exercises
Performing Postoperative Care of a Surgical Patient
Donning a Sterile Gown and Closed Gloving
Managing Wound Drainage Evacuation
Dressings, Bandages, and Binders
Applying a Dressing (Dry and Moist-to-Dry)
Applying a Transparent Dressing
Applying a Hydrocolloid, Hydrogel, Foam, or Absorption Dressing
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
Applying Gauze and Elastic Bandages
Therapeutic Use of Heat and Cold
Caring for Patients Requiring Hypothermia or Hyperthermia Blankets
Home Environment Assessment and Safety
Adapting the Home Setting for Patients with Cognitive Deficits
Medication and Medical Device Safety
Teaching Clients to Measure Body Temperature
Teaching Blood Pressure and Pulse Measurement
Teaching Intermittent Self-Catheterization
Teaching Home Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning
Changing a Tracheostomy Tube at Home
Teaching Medication Self-Administration
Managing Feeding Tubes in the Home
Managing Parenteral Nutrition in the Home
Urine Specimen Collection: Midstream (Clean-Voided) Urine; Sterile Urinary Catheter
Collecting a Timed Urine Specimen
Urine Screening for Glucose, Ketones, Protein, Blood, and pH
Measuring Occult Blood in Stool
Measuring Occult Blood in Gastric Secretions (Gastroccult)
Collecting Nose and Throat Specimens for Culture
Obtaining Vaginal or Urethral Discharge Specimens
Collecting a Sputum Specimen by Expectoration
Collecting a Sputum Specimen by Suction
Obtaining Wound Drainage Specimens
Collecting Blood Specimens and Culture by Venipuncture (Syringe and Vacutainer Method)
Obtaining an Arterial Specimen for Blood Gas Measurement
Intravenous Moderate Sedation During a Diagnostic Procedure
Contrast Media Studies: Arteriogram (Angiogram), Cardiac Catheterization, and Intravenous Pyelogram
Assisting with Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Advance obtaining an Electrocardiogram
Nursing Medical Emergency Patients
Overview of the treatment of medical emergencies
Critical care outreach service
Venepuncture and Cannulation
Infection Control and Risk Management
Procedures for Venepuncture and Cannulation
Introduction to Routine Blood Tests, Normal Values and Relevance to Clinical Practice
Trauma Care - Initial assessment and management in the emergency department
Initial assessment and resuscitation of the trauma patient
Stoma Care
Anatomy and physiology of the bowel and urinary systems
Faecal and urinary stomas and the restorative surgical procedures developed to avoid stoma formation
Rationale for stoma formation and common surgical procedures
Stoma siting and the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist
The immediate postoperative period
Choosing the correct stoma appliance
Accessories used in stoma care
Discharge planning and supporting patient self-care
Questions commonly asked by the patient with a newly formed stoma
Understanding chemotherapy and radiotherapy for the individual with a stoma
Psychological issues in stoma care
Sexual Health
Contraception Including Emergency Contraception
Sexual Assault – Managing Disclosures of Abuse
Cervical Screening and HPV Vaccines
Rapid Assessment of the Acutely Ill Patient
Why Rapid Assessment Is Essential for Ward Staff
Track and Trigger Systems: Early Warning Scores, Calling Criteria and Rapid Response Teams
A–B–C–D–E: Airway Assessment and Management Techniques
A-B-C-D-E: Breathing (and Failure to Breathe)
A–B–C–D–E: Circulation (and Circulatory Failure)
A–B–C–D–E: Acute Neurological Care (Disability)
A–B–C–D–E: Everything that Should Be Considered for Other Potential Problems
Patient-centred Care, Team Working and Communication
Practical Resuscitation: Recognition and Response
Introduction and Professional Issues
Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues
Recognising the Sick Patient and Preventing Cardiac Arrest
The Universal Advanced Life Support Algorithm
Further Considerations of Resuscitation
Management of the Airway and Breathing
Monitoring and Assessing Cardiac Rhythms
Defibrillation Theory and Practice
Management of Potentially Reversible Causes of Cardiac Arrest
Resuscitation of the Seriously Injured Casualty
Personal Hygiene Care
Improving and maintaining oral health
Monitoring the Critically Ill Patient
Recognition and Management of the Deteriorating Patient
Assessment of the Critically Ill Patient
Monitoring Respiratory Function
Monitoring Cardiovascular Function 1: ECG Monitoring
Monitoring Cardiovascular Function 2: Haemodynamic Monitoring
Monitoring Neurological Function
Monitoring Gastrointestinal Function
Monitoring a Patient Receiving a Blood Transfusion
Monitoring the Patient with Infection and Related Systemic Inflammatory Response
Monitoring the Critically Ill, Pregnant Patient
Monitoring the Critically Ill Child
Medicines Management - A Guide for Nurses
Introduction to medicines management
Legal issues of medicines management
Safety in medicines management
Systems for medicines administration
Principles of safe administration of medicines
Basic pharmacology of common medications
Administration of oral medication
Administration of intravenous fluids and medicines
Miscellaneous routes of medication administration
Medicines management in children
Intravenous Therapy
Expanding practice in IV therapy
Background anatomy and physiology and venous access
Pharmacology and intravenous therapy
ECGs for Nurses
The conduction system in the heart
ECG interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias
Cardiac arrhythmias originating in the SA node
Cardiac arrhythmias originating in the atria
Cardiac arrhythmias originating in the AV junction
Cardiac arrhythmias originating in the ventricles
Cardiac arrhythmias with atrioventricular block
Cardiac arrhythmias associated with cardiac arrest
Management of peri-arrest arrhythmias
Clinical Assessment and Monitoring in Children
Introduction of Clinical Assessment and Monitoring in Children
Cardiovascular Monitoring and Haemodynamics
Acute Neurological Assessment and Monitoring
The Gastro-intestinal System and Abdomen
Caring for the Perioperative Patient
Managing perioperative equipment
Aroute to enhanced competence in perioperative care
Preoperative preparation of perioperative patients
Psychiatric Nursing
The Foundation for Planning Psychiatric Nursing Care
The Nursing Process in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Alterations in Psychosocial Adaptation
Disorders Commonly Associated with Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders
Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria
Special Topics in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Problems Related to Abuse or Neglect
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Psychotropic Medications
Antiparkinsonian and Tardive Dyskinesia Agents
Agents Used to Treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Psychiatric Nursing Tools
Comparison of Developmental Theories
Relationship Development and Therapeutic Communication
DSM-5 Classification: Categories and Codes
Assigning Nursing Diagnoses to Client Behaviors
Brief Mental Status Evaluation
DEA Controlled Substances Schedules
Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS)
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS)
Telephone Triage Nurses
Avian Influenza ("Bird Flu") Exposure
Bone, Joint, and Tissue Injury
Ebola: Known or Suspected Exposure
Food Allergy, Known or Suspected
Pregnancy, Fetal Movement Problems
Pregnancy, Leaking Vaginal Fluid
Pregnancy, Nausea and Vomiting
Pregnancy, Suspected Labor <36 a="" weeks="">36>
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
Shingles: Suspected or Exposure
Skin Lesions: Lumps, Bumps, and Sores
Substance Abuse, Use, or Exposure
Swine Flu (H1N1 Virus) Exposure
Urinary Catheter/Nephrostomy Tube Problems
Vaginal Discharge/Pain/Itching
Wound Care: Sutures or Staples
Neonatal Nursing
Neonatal Pocket Guide
Diseases
Gestational trophoblastic disease
Human immunodeficiency virus infection
Premature rupture of membranes
Sexually transmitted infections
Disorders
Hyperbilirubinemia, unconjugated
Large-for-gestational-age neonate
Small-for-gestational-age neonate
Transient tachypnea of the neonate
Treatments
Labor induction and augmentation
Procedures
Cervical dilation and effacement assessment
External electronic fetal monitoring
Internal electronic fetal monitoring
Neonatal size and weight measurements
Diagnostic Tests
Human chorionic gonadotropin, serum
Human chorionic gonadotropin, urine
Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein
Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling
Neonatal Clinical Tools
Neonatal Nursing Care
Prenatal Considerations and Care
Fetal Development: Environmental Influences and Critical Periods
Prenatal, Intrapartal, and Postpartal Risk Factors
Intrapartal and Newborn Care
Resuscitation and Stabilization of the Newborn and Infant
Assessment of the Newborn and Infant
Systems Assessment and Management of Disorders
Special Considerations
Fluids, Electrolytes, Vitamins, and Minerals
Nutrition Management of Premature Infants
Neonatal and Infant Pharmacology
Emerging Technologies in Neonatal Care: Health Care Simulation for Neonatal Care
Pain in the Newborn and Infant
Surgical Considerations in the Newborn and Infant
Vulnerable Populations
Newborn or Infant Transplant Patient
Extremely-Low-Birth-Weight (ELBW) Infant
Environmental Health and Family-Centered Care in the NICU and Beyond
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Environment
Family: Essential Partner in Care
Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Complementary and Integrative Therapies
Postdischarge Care of the Newborn, Infant, and Families
Neonatal Care in the New Millennium: Challenges and Opportunities
Trends in Neonatal Care Delivery
Neonatal Care Using Informatics
Human Genetics and Genomics: Impact on Neonatal Care
Trends in Neonatal Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Legal and Ethical Issues in Neonatal Care
Neonatal Care From a Global Perspective
Competency-Based Education and Continued Competency
Neonatal Diagnostic and Care Protocols
Developmental Care for the Sick and Preterm Infant
Introduction to Vascular Access
Age-Appropriate Care of the Premature and Hospitalized Infant
Competency Education in the NICU
Management of Jaundice in the Newborn Nursery
Newborn Whole-Body Cooling Protocol
Neonatal Convertions
Neonatal Pain Management
Neonatal Pain
History and Overview of Neonatal Pain
Methods of Assessing Pain in the Newborn
Pharmacological Management of Acute and Chronic Pain
General Principles of Pain Management
Nonpharmacological Management of Acute and Chronic Pain
Integration of Treatment Methods
Role of Family in Neonatal Pain Management
Special Populations
End-of-Life Pain Management and Palliative Care
Neonatal pain scales, Table conversions and Drug classifications
See Neonatal pain scales, Table conversions and Drug classifications
Pediatric
Pediatric Nursing Care Plan
Care of Children with Cardiovascular Dysfunction
Care of Children with Endocrine Dysfunction
Syndrome of Inappropriate Secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone
Care of Children with Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
Diarrhea, Dehydration, and Gastroenteritis
Care of Children with Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Short-Bowel Syndrome (Short-Gut Syndrome)
Care of Children with Hemopoietic Dysfunction and Neoplasms
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
Care of Children with Hepatic Dysfunction
Care of Children With Infections
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Aids)
Care of Children with Musculoskeletal Dysfunction
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis/Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Care of Children with Neurologic/Neuromuscular Dysfunction
Neural Tube Defects (Spina Bifida and Myelomeningocele)
Care of Children with Pulmonary Dysfunction
Asthma/Reactive Airway Disease
Laryngotracheobronchitis/Viral Croup
Care of Children with Urogenital Dysfunction
Acute Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis
Urinary Tract Infection/Pyelonephritis
Care of Children with Failure to Thrive
Care of Children Who Have Been Maltreated
Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care Nursing
Caring for Critically Ill Children and Their Families
The Synergy Model For Patient Care
Childhood Development: Psychosocial, Emotional, and Cognitive Factors
Developmentally Appropriate Assessment of Children
Stress Responses and Coping Behaviors
Issues Related To Hospitalization
Issues Related To Critical Care Units
Developmentally Appropriate Interventions
Psychosocial Needs of Families
Interventions For Dying Children
Pulmonary System
Developmental Anatomy of The Pulmonary System
Developmental Physiology of The Pulmonary System
Clinical Assessment of Pulmonary Function
Invasive and Noninvasive Diagnostic Studies
Congenital Anomalies of The Pulmonary System
Other Infections of The Respiratory Tract
Pulmonary Dysfunction Caused By Noninfectious Irritants
Long-Term Respiratory Dysfunction
Bpd (Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity)
Physiologic Principles of Mechanical Ventilation
Patient Care Management and Monitoring of The Child On Mechanical Ventilation
The Child Dependent on Technology: Patient Care Management, Including Emergency Care
Cardiovascular System
Developmental Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy of The Cardiac Conduction System
Pediatric Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Arrhythmias and Myocardial Conduction System Defects
Pacemakers and Internal Cardioverter Defibrillators
Neurologic System
Clinical Assessment of Neurologic Function
Invasive and Noninvasive Diagnostic Studies
Space-Occupying Lesions (Tumors)
Congenital Neurologic Abnormalities
Renal System
Developmental Anatomy of The Renal System
Developmental Physiology and Clinical Assessment of Kidney Function
Invasive and Noninvasive Diagnostic Studies
Prevention of Catheterassociated Urinary Tract Infections
Endocrine System
Developmental Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Assessment of Endocrine Function
Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
Gastrointestinal System
Developmental Anatomy of The Gastrointestinal System
Clinical Assessment of The GI System
Invasive and Noninvasive Diagnostic Studies
Nursing Management of Tubes And Drains
Nursing Management of Wound and Stoma Care
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Intestinal Failure/Short Gut/Intestine Transplantation
Hematology and Immunology Systems
Developmental Anatomy and Physiology
Functions and Physiologic Mechanisms
Invasive and Noninvasive Diagnostic Studies
Hematologic and Immunologic Pharmacology
WBC Disorders: Immunodeficiency Diseases
Coagulopathies and Platelet Disorders
Plasma Clotting Factor Disorder
Hematopoietic Stem Cell (Blood or Bone Marrow) Transplantation
Multisystem Issues
2. Toxicology
4. Burns
5. Disaster Preparedness and Response
6. Initial Stabilization and Transport
Professional Issues - Quality, Safety, Work Environment, and Wellness
Key Stakeholders In The History of The Patient Safety Movement
Creating a Culture of Safety In Healthcare
Learning From Ultra-Safe, Highreliability Industries
Applying Qi Methodology to Improve Patient Safety
Recent Pediatric Quality and Safety Initiatives
Professional Communications That Enhance Patient Safety
Teamwork - Leveraging Multidisciplinary Teams and Groups
Leveraging Family Involvement in Safety and Quality
Understanding Risk Related to QI
Competencies for Quality and Safety In Nursing
Starting with Small Steps and Moving to Higher Goals
Creating an HWE for Nursing Practice to Ensure Patient Safety
Self-Care and Wellness Promotion
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
Paediatric Advanced Life Support - Practical Guide for Nurses
An Overview of Paediatric Advanced Life Support
Resuscitation Equipment for Paediatric Resuscitation
Recognition of the Seriously Ill Child
Airway Management and Ventilation
ECG Recognition and Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Defibrillation and Electrical Cardioversion
Paediatric Advanced Life Support
Resuscitation in Special Situations
Records, Record-keeping and Audit
Nursing Care in Pediatric Respiratory Disease
Pediatric pulmonary anatomy and physiology
Pediatric respiratory health history and physical assessment
Principles of lung therapeutics
Neonatal lung disease: Apnea of prematurity and bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Primary ciliary dyskinesia and bronchiectasis
Nursing Managing Pain in Children
Why Managing Pain in Children Matters
Anatomy and Physiology of Pain
Pain: A Biopsychosocial Phenomenon
Pharmacology of Analgesic Drugs
Physical and Psychological Methods of Pain Relief in Children
Managing Acute Pain in Children
Nursing Documentation
A
Advance directive, family contests patient's wishes for
Advance directive, nurse witness of
Advice to patient by telephone
Against medical advice, discharge
Against medical advice, out of bed
B
Bladder irrigation, continuous
Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
C
Cardiopulmonary arrest and resuscitation
Central venous access device insertion
Central venous access device removal
Central venous access device site care
Central venous pressure monitoring
Communicable disease, reporting
Continuous renal replacement therapy
Countersignature of colleague's notes
Critical test values, reporting
Criticism of care in the medical record
D
Dietary restriction nonadherence
Doctor's orders, refusal to carry out
Drug administration, adverse effects of
Drug administration, one-time dose
Drug administration, withholding ordered drug
Drugs, patient refusal to take
E
Elopement from a Health Care Facility
Emergency treatment, patient refusal of
Endotracheal tube, patient removal of
End-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring
Evidence collection, suspected criminal case
F
Failure to Provide Information
Firearms on family member or visitor
G
H
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Heart failure, daily assessment
Home care, home care aide needs
Home care, interdisciplinary communication in
Home care, patient-teaching certification in
Home care certification and care plan
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome
Hyperthermia-hypothermia blanket
I
Illegal Alteration of a Medical Record
Implanted port, withdrawing access
Inappropriate comment in the medical record
Increased intracranial pressure
Information from other departments
Informed consent, inability to give
Informed consent in emergency situation
Informed consent, lack of understanding of
Informed consent when patient is a minor
Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation care
Intra-aortic balloon insertion
Intracranial pressure monitoring
I.V. catheter complication: cannula dislodgment
I.V. catheter complication: phlebitis
L
Last will and testament, patient request for witness of
Level of consciousness, changes in
M
Medical advice, patient or family request for
Mixed venous oxygen saturation monitoring
N
Negligent colleague, suspicion of
O
P
Pacemaker, care of transvenous
Pacemaker, initiation of transcutaneous
Pacemaker, insertion of permanent
Pacemaker, insertion of transvenous
Parenteral nutrition administration, lipids
Parenteral nutrition administration, total
Patient requesting access to medical records
Patient search, legally necessary
Patient self-documentation of care
Patient teaching, patient's refusal of
Patient threat to harm another
Patient transfer to assisted living facility
Patient transfer to long-term care facility
Patient transfer to specialty unit
Patient's belongings, at admission
Patient's condition, change in
Peripherally inserted central catheter, insertion of
Peripherally inserted central catheter site care
Peritoneal dialysis, continuous ambulatory
Photographing or videotaping patient
Q
Quality of Care, Family Questions About
R
Removal of medical record by doctor request
Request for patient information from media
S
Substance abuse by colleague, suspicion of
T
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
U
Unlicensed assistive personnel, care given by
Urinary catheter insertion, indwelling
V
W
Z
Nutrition
National and European Initiatives to Improve Standards of Nutritional Care
Nutrition Screening and Assessment
The Nursing Role in Maintaining Patients’ Oral Nutritional Intake
The Role of a Hospital Nutrition Support Team
Medical Surgical Nursing
Basic Concepts in Nursing Practice
Health Care Delivery and Nursing Practice
Community-Based Nursing Practice
Critical Thinking, Ethical Decision Making, and the Nursing Process
Health Education and Health Promotion
Biophysical and Psychosocial Concepts in Nursing Practice
Homeostasis, Stress, and Adaptation
Individual and Family Considerations Related to Illness
Perspectives in Transcultural Nursing
Genetics Perspectives in Nursing
Principles and Practices of Rehabilitation
Health Care of the Older Adult
Concepts and Challenges in Patient Management
Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Distribution
Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care
Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Preoperative Nursing Management
Intraoperative Nursing Management
Postoperative Nursing Management
Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Assessment of Respiratory Function
Management of Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
Management of Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders
Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
Assessment of Cardiovascular Function
Management of Patients With Dysrhythmias and Conduction Problems
Management of Patients With Coronary Vascular Disorders
Management of Patients With Structural, Infectious, and Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders
Management of Patients With Complications From Heart Disease
Assessment and Management of Patients With Vascular Disorders and Problems of Peripheral Circulation
Assessment and Management of Patients With Hypertension
Assessment and Management of Patients With Hematologic Disorders
Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Assessment of Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Management of Patients With Oral and Esophageal Disorders
Gastrointestinal Intubation and Special Nutritional Modalities
Management of Patients With Gastric and Duodenal Disorders
Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders
Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Assessment and Management of Patients With Hepatic Disorders
Assessment and Management of Patients With Biliary Disorders
Assessment and Management of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders
Urinary Tract Function
Assessment of Renal and Urinary Tract Function
Management of Patients With Upper or Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction
Management of Patients With Urinary Disorders
Reproductive Function
Assessment and Management of Female Physiologic Processes
Management of Patients With Female Reproductive Disorders
Assessment and Management of Patients With Breast Disorders
Assessment and Management of Problems Related to Male Reproductive Processes
Immunologic Function
Management of Patients With Immunodeficiency
Management of Patients With HIV Infection and AIDS
Assessment and Management of Patients With Allergic Disorders
Assessment and Management of Patients With Rheumatic Disorders
Integumentary Function
Assessment of Integumentary Function
Management of Patients With Dermatologic Problems
Management of Patients With Burn Injury
Sensorineural Function
Assessment and Management of Patients With Eye and Vision Disorders
Assessment and Management of Patients With Hearing and Balance Disorders
Neurologic Function
Assessment of Neurologic Function
Management of Patients With Neurologic Dysfunction
Management of Patients With Cerebrovascular Disorders
Management of Patients With Neurologic Trauma
Management of Patients With Neurologic Infections, Autoimmune Disorders, and Neuropathies
Management of Patients With Oncologic and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders
Musculoskeletal Function
Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function
Musculoskeletal Care Modalities
Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders
Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma
Other Acute Problems
Oncology Nursing
Cancer Principles and Practice
The Cancer Problem
Prevention, Detection, and Diagnosis
Cultural Diversity Among Individuals With Cancer
Screening and Detection for Asymptomatic Individuals
Genetic Risk and Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
Diagnostic Evaluation, Classification, and Staging
Treatment
Quality of Life as an Outcome of Cancer Care
Principles of Cancer Clinical Trials
Principles of Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy: Toxicities and Management
Cytotoxic Chemotherapy: Principles of Therapy
Chemotherapy: Principles of Administration
Chemotherapy Toxicities and Management
Principles and Techniques of Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Complications of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Therapies in Integrative Oncology
Cancer Symptom Management
Evidence-Based Oncology Nursing
Hypersensitivity Reactions to Antineoplastic Drugs
Sexual and Reproductive Dysfunction
Oncologic Emergencies
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
The Care of Individuals with Specific Cancers
Central Nervous System Cancers
Colon, Rectal, and Anal Cancers
Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer
Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Dimensions of Cancer Survivorship
Cancer Survivorship: A Critical Aspect of Care
Late Effects of Cancer Treatment
Palliative Care and End of Life
Principles and Issues in Palliative Care
Care During the Final Days of Life
Professional Issues for the Cancer Nurse
The Advanced Oncology Practice Nurse
Cancer Procedures
Diagnostic investigations
Diagnostic tests and investigations
Diagnostic radioisotope procedures (nuclear medicine)
Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) prostate biopsy
Haematological procedures
Pentamidine isetionate administration
Cancer pain assessment and management
Cancer pain assessment and management
Interventional techniques for managing complex cancer-related pain
Entonox (nitrous oxide) administration
Administration of systemic anticancer therapies
Safe handling of hazardous drugs
Administration of cytotoxic medications by nurses
Intravenous administration of systemic anticancer therapy
Oral administration of systemic anticancer therapy
Intramuscular and subcutaneous administration of cytotoxic drugs
Topical application of cytotoxic drugs
Intrathecal administration of cytotoxic drugs
Intrapleural instillation of cytotoxic drugs
Intravesical instillation of cytotoxic drugs
Intraperitoneal instillation of cytotoxic drugs
Intra-arterial administration of cytotoxic drugs
Radionuclide therapy
Sealed source iodine-125 seeds used in prostate malignancies
Wound management
Graft-versus-host disease wounds
Skin care following radiotherapy
Acute oncology
Side-effects from chemotherapy agents
Living with and beyond cancer
Section 8.3 Supporting individuals with sexual concerns as a consequence of cancer
Women’s sexual concerns following cancer
Men’s sexual concerns following cancer
Section 8.4 Nutritional status
Section 8.5 Compression therapy in the management of lymphoedema
Section 8.6 Non-pharmacological management of breathlessness
Section 8.7 Physical activity for people with cancer
Section 8.8 Cancer-related fatigue and sleep
Section 8.9 Communication for a patient with a laryngectomy
End of life care
Diabetes
Care of People with Diabetes
Diagnosing and Classifying Diabetes
Holistic Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, and Documentation
Nutrition, Obesity and Exercise
Long-Term Complications of Diabetes
Management During Surgical and Investigative Procedures
Conditions Associated with Diabetes
Diabetes and Sexual and Reproductive Health
Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
Women, Pregnancy, and Gestational Diabetes
Psychological and Quality of Life Issues Related to Having Diabetes
Managing Diabetes at the End of Life
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Insulin Pumps in Diabetes
An Introduction to Insulin Pump Therapy
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Insulin Pump Therapy
The Experiences of Insulin Pump Users
Insulin Pumps and Infusion Sets
Setting up an Insulin Pump Service
Assessing Suitability to Use an Insulin Pump
Matching Insulin Doses to Carbohydrate Intake
Using an Empowerment Approach to Insulin Pump Therapy Education
Initiating Insulin Pump Therapy
Setting and Adjusting Insulin Doses
The Day-to-day Management of Insulin Pump Therapy
Ophalmic
Ophthalmic nursing procedures and investigations
Ocular history taking and slit-lamp examination
The protective structures, including removal of an eye
The lacrimal system and tear film
The retina, optic nerve and vitreous humour
Ocular manifestations of systemic disease
Drug Therapy
Foundations for Drug Therapy in Nursing
Nursing Management of Drug Therapy
Pharmaceuticals: Development, Safeguards, and Delivery
Core Drug Knowledge
Pharmacotherapeutics, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics
Adverse Effects and Drug Interactions
Core Patient Variables
Life Span: Pregnant or Breast-Feeding Women
Lifestyle, Diet, and Habits: Nutrition and Complementary Medications
Environment: Influences on Drug Therapy
Culture: Considerations in Drug Therapy
Peripheral Nervous System Drugs
Drugs Affecting Adrenergic Function
Drugs Affecting Cholinergic Function
Central Nervous System Drugs
Drugs Relieving Anxiety and Promoting Sleep
Drugs Treating Psychotic Disorders and Dementia
Drugs Treating Seizure Disorders
Drugs Producing Anesthesia and Neuromuscular Blocking
Drugs Affecting Muscle Spasm and Spasticity
Drugs Treating Parkinson Disease and Other Movement Disorders
Drugs Stimulating the Central Nervous System
Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Drugs Treating Mild to Moderate Pain, Fever, Inflammation, and Migraine Headache
Drugs Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout
Hematopoietic, Cardiovascular, and Renal System Drugs
Drugs Affecting Blood Pressure
Drugs Affecting Urinary Output
Drugs Affecting Cardiac Rhythm
Respiratory System Drugs
Drugs Affecting the Upper Respiratory System
Drugs Affecting the Lower Respiratory System
Gastrointestinal Tract Drugs
Drugs Affecting the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Drugs Affecting the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
Antimicrobial Drugs
Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy
Antibiotics Affecting the Bacterial Cell Wall
Antibiotics Affecting Protein Synthesis
Drugs That Are Miscellaneous Antibiotics
Drugs Treating Urinary Tract Infections
Drugs Treating Mycobacterial Infections
Drugs Treating Fungal Infections
Drugs Treating Viral Infections
Drugs Treating HIV Infection and AIDS
Drugs Treating Parasitic Infections
Endocrine Drugs
Drugs Affecting Corticosteroid Levels
Drugs Affecting Blood Glucose Levels
Drugs Affecting Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Hypothalamic Function
Drugs Affecting Men’s Health and Sexuality
Drugs Affecting Women’s Health and Sexuality
Drugs Affecting Uterine Motility
Immune System and Cancer Chemotherapy Drugs
Drugs Affecting the Immune Response
Drug Dosages
Mathematics
Drug strengths or concentrations
Performing calculations
Administering medicines
Intravenous therapy and infusion devices
Action and administration of medicines
Sources and interpretation of drug information
Anesthesia Nursing
Professional Issues
Nurse Anesthesia: A History of Challenge
Nurse Anesthesia Specialty Practice and Education in the United States
Legal Concepts in Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Scientific Foundations
Nurse Anesthesia Research: Science of an Orderly, Purposeful, and Systematic Nature
General Principles, Pharmacodynamics, and Drug Receptor Concepts
Pharmacokinetics of Inhalation Anesthetics
Opioid Agonists and Antagonists
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents, Reversal Agents, and Their Monitoring
Autonomic and Cardiac Pharmacology
Chemistry and Physics of Anesthesia
Technology Related To Anesthesia Practice
Clinical Monitoring I: Cardiovascular System
Clinical Monitoring II: Respiratory and Metabolic Systems
Clinical Monitoring III: Neurologic System
Preoperative Preparation
Preoperative Evaluation and Preparation of the Patient
Intraoperative Management
Fluids, Electrolytes, and Blood Component Therapy
Positioning for Anesthesia and Surgery
Cardiovascular Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Anesthesia Management
Anesthesia for Cardiac Surgery
Anesthesia for Vascular Surgery
Respiratory Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Anesthetic Management
Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery
Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, and Neuroanesthesia
Renal Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Anesthesia Management
Hepatobiliary and Gastrointestinal Disturbances and Anesthesia
Anesthesia for Laparoscopic Surgery
Musculoskeletal System Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Anesthesia Management
The Endocrine System and Anesthesia
Anesthesia for Ear, Nose, Throat, and Maxillofacial Surgery
Anesthesia for Ophthalmic Procedures
Anesthesia for Orthopedics and Podiatry
The Immune System and Anesthesia
Obesity and Anesthesia Practice
Regional Anesthesia: Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia
Regional Anesthesia: Upper and Lower Extremity Blocks
Geriatrics and Anesthesia Practice
Anesthesia for Therapeutic and Diagnostic Procedures
Principles and Practice of Managing Pain
Communicating the experience of pain
The pharmacology of pain control
Infusion Nursing
Technical and Clinical Application
Infection Prevention and Control
Diagnostic Tests
A
Acetylcholine receptor antibody test
Acid perfusion (Bernstein) test
Alanine aminotransferase level test
Aldosterone (serum, urine) test
Alkaline phosphatase level test
Alpha₁-globulin and alpha₂-globulin level test
Alveolar-to-arterial oxygen gradient test
Amyloid beta-protein precursor test
Angiotensin-converting enzyme level test
Antideoxyribonucleic acid antibody test
Antidiuretic hormone (serum) test
Antimitochondrial antibody test
Antismooth muscle antibody test
Antispermatozoal antibody test
Arterial-to-alveolar oxygen ratio
Aspartate aminotransferase level test
Atrial natriuretic factor test
Auditory brain stem evoked-response test
B
Bence Jones protein (urine) level test
Bioterrorism infectious agents test
Blood urea nitrogen level test
Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
Bone turnover biochemical markers
B-type natriuretic peptide assay
C
Calcium levels, serum and urine
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
Cardiac positron emission tomography
Carotid artery duplex scanning
Celiac and mesenteric arteriography
Cholangiography, postoperative
Computed tomography scanning, abdomen and pelvis
Computed tomography scanning, bone
Computed tomography scanning, brain
Computed tomography scanning, cardiac scoring
Computed tomography scanning, ear
Computed tomography scanning, kidneys
Computed tomography scanning, liver and biliary tract
Computed tomography scanning, pancreas
Computed tomography scanning, spine
Computed tomography scanning, thorax
Concentration and dilution tests
Cortisol levels, plasma and urine
Creatine kinase and isoform tests
Cyclic adenosine monophosphate test
Cytomegalovirus antibody screening
D
Delayed-type hypersensitivity skin tests
Delta-aminolevulinic acid level, urine
Dexamethasone suppression test
Digital subtraction angiography, cerebral
Ductal lavage of breast tissue
E
Echocardiography, dobutamine stress
Electrocardiography, signal-averaged
Electromyography of the external sphincter
Electronystagmography and video nystagmography
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Epstein-Barr virus antibodies test
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate test
Extractable nuclear antigen antibodies test
F
Fasting plasma glucose level test
Fetal-maternal erythrocyte distribution test
Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test
Follicle-stimulating hormone, serum
Free erythrocyte porphyrins test
Free thyroxine and free triiodothyronine level tests
G
Galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase test
Gamma-glutamyltransferase level test
Gastroesophageal reflux scanning
Gastrointestinal bleeding scanning
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase test
Growth hormone suppression test
I
International normalized ratio
Iron and total iron-binding capacity
Ischemia-modified albumin test
K
Kidney-ureter-bladder radiography
L
Lactic acid and pyruvic acid test
Leucine aminopeptidase level test
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure
Lung perfusion and ventilation scanning
Lupus erythematosus cell preparation
Lymphocyte transformation test
M
Magnetic resonance imaging of bone and soft tissue
Magnetic resonance imaging of the ear
Magnetic resonance imaging of the neurologic system
Magnetic resonance imaging of the urinary tract
Multiple-gated acquisition scanning
N
Neonatal thyroid-stimulating hormone test
O
P
Parvovirus B-19 antibodies test
Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
Phenolsulfonphthalein excretion test
Prostate-specific antigen test
Pulmonary artery catheterization
Q
Quantitative immunoglobulins G, A, and M
R
Radioactive iodine uptake test
Rapid monoclonal test for cytomegalovirus
Respiratory syncytial virus antibodies
S
Soluble amyloid beta protein precursor test
Stool examination for ova and parasites
Stool examination for rotavirus antigen
T
Technetium-99m pyrophosphate scanning
Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase level test
Thyroid-stimulating hormone level, serum
Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin level test
Thyroxine-binding globulin level, serum
Total carbon dioxide content test
Transesophageal echocardiography
Two-hour postprandial plasma glucose level test
U
Ultrasonography, abdominal aorta
Ultrasonography, gallbladder and biliary system
Ultrasonography, kidney and perirenal structures
Upper GI and small-bowel series
Urine vanillylmandelic acid level
V
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test
Vitamin A and carotene level test
W
White blood cell count and differential
Z
Sign & Symptoms
A
Asterixis (liver flap, flapping tremor)
B
C
Capillary refill time, increased
Costovertebral angle tenderness
Cry, high-pitched (cerebral cry)
D
Deep tendon reflexes, hyperactive
Deep tendon reflexes, hypoactive
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
Level of consciousness, decreased
M
N
O
P
R
Retractions, costal and sternal
S
Seizures, generalized tonic-clonic
T
U
V
Vaginal bleeding, postmenopausal
W
Treatment
A
Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair or resection
Ablation therapy for arrhythmias
Angioplasty, percutaneous transluminal coronary
B
Blood and plasma product transfusion
Bone growth stimulation, electrical
C
Chemotherapy infusion and chemoembolization of liver
Continuous renal replacement therapy
Coronary artery bypass grafting
D
Dilatation and curettage or evacuation
E
External enhanced coronary perfusion
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Extratemporal cortical resection
F
G
H
Heart valve minimally invasive surgery
Heart valve percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty
Hernia repair, umbilical and ventral
I
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation
In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer
J
L
Laser eye surgery: keratectomy
Laser eye surgery: keratectomy, photorefractive
Laser eye surgery: keratectomy, phototherapeutic
M
Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass
N
Noninvasive positive airway pressure
O
Oophorectomy and salpingectomy
Open reduction and internal fixation of fractures
P
Percutaneous ethanol injection of liver
R
Radiofrequency ablation of tumors
S
Spinal surgery: microdiskectomy
Spinal surgery: rod implantation
Spinal surgery: vertebroplasty
T
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Tracheoesophageal fistula repair
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
Transmyocardial laser revascularization
Transplantation, cerebral stem cell
Transplantation, peripheral blood stem cell
Transplantation, small intestine
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy
U
Urethral dilation and internal urethrotomy
V
Vacuum-assisted closure pressure therapy
Varicose vein excision and stripping
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement
W
Diagnosis
Adult Health
Activity Intolerance - related to imbalance between oxygen supply and demand
Activity Intolerance - related to immobility
Risk for Ineffective Activity Planning
Risk for Latex Allergy Response
Anxiety - related to situational crisis
Risk for Autonomic Dysreflexia
Disturbed Body Image - related to biophysical changes
Bowel Incontinence - related to impaired cognition
Bowel Incontinence - related to lower motor nerve damage
Ineffective Breathing Pattern - related to respiratory muscle fatigue
Decreased Cardiac Output - related to altered contractility
Risk for Caregiver Role Strain - Adult Health
Impaired Verbal Communication - related to decreased circulation to brain
Impaired Verbal Communication - related to physical barriers
Constipation - related to insufficient intake of fiber and fluid
Constipation - related to obstruction
Compromised Family Coping - related to inadequate or incorrect information held by primary caregiver
Compromised Family Coping - related to prolonged disease
Disabled Family Coping - related to highly ambivalent family relationships
Ineffective Coping - related to situational crisis
Ineffective Denial - related to fear or anxiety
Diarrhea - related to malabsorption, inflammation, or irritation of bowel
Diarrhea - related to stress and anxiety
Risk for Compromised Human Dignity
Deficient Diversional Activity
Risk for Electrolyte Imbalance
Impaired Environmental Interpretation Syndrome
Interrupted Family Processes - related to power shift of family members
Fear - related to separation from support system
Deficient Fluid Volume - Adult Health
Excess Fluid Volume - related to compromised regulatory mechanisms
Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume - Adult Health
Impaired Gas Exchange - related to alveolar-capillary changes
Impaired Gas Exchange - related to ventilation–perfusion imbalance
Risk for Imbalanced Fluid Volume
Risk for Unstable Blood Glucose
Dysfunctional Gastrointestinal Motility
Risk for Dysfunctional Gastrointestinal Motility
Ineffective Self-Health Management
Impaired Home Maintenance - related to impaired cognitive or emotional functioning
Impaired Home Maintenance - related to inadequate support system
Hopelessness - related to lost belief in transcendent values
Hyperthermia - related to increased metabolic rate
Hypothermia - related to exposure to cold or cold environment
Functional Urinary Incontinence
Stress Urinary Incontinence - related to weak pelvic musculature
Risk for Infection - related to external factors
Risk for Infection - related to surgical incision
Risk for Perioperative-Positioning Injury
Insomnia - related to unfamiliar sleep surroundings, noise, light
Decreased Intracranial Adaptive Capacity
Risk for Adverse Reaction to Iodinated Contrast Media
Deficient Knowledge - related to cognitive limitation
Deficient Knowledge - related to lack of exposure
Risk for Impaired Liver Function
Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements - related to inability to ingest foods
Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements - related to psychological factors
Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: More than Body Requirements
Impaired Oral Mucous Membrane - related to dehydration
Impaired Oral Mucous Membrane - related to mechanical trauma
Impaired Oral Mucous Membrane - related to pathologic condition
Acute Pain - related to physical, biological, or chemical agents
Acute Pain - related to psychological factors
Risk for Peripheral Neurovascular Dysfunction
Powerlessness - related to health care environment
Powerlessness - related to illness-related regimen
Readiness for Enhanced Religiosity
Ineffective Role Performance - related to physical illness
Bathing Self-Care Deficit - related to cognitive or musculoskeletal impairment
Dressing Self-Care Deficit - related to cognitive or musculoskeletal impairment
Feeding Self-Care Deficit - related to cognitive or musculoskeletal impairment
Readiness for Enhanced Self-Care - Adult Health
Toileting Self-Care Deficit - related to cognitive or musculoskeletal impairment
Risk for Situational Low Self-Esteem
Situational Low Self-Esteem - related to an unexpected change in health status
Sexual Dysfunction - related to altered body structure or function
Sexual Dysfunction - related to biopsychosocial alteration of sexuality
Ineffective Sexuality Patterns - related to impaired relationship with significant other
Impaired Skin Integrity - related to external or internal factors
Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity
Impaired Social Interaction - related to altered thought processes
Impaired Social Interaction - related to sociocultural dissonance
Spiritual Distress - related to situational crisis
Spiritual Distress - related to sociocultural deprivation
Risk for Suffocation - related to external factors
Risk for Suffocation - related to internal factors
Ineffective Therapeutic Regimen Management
Ineffective Family Therapeutic Regimen Management
Ineffective Thermoregulation - related to trauma or illness
Impaired Tissue Integrity - related to altered circulation
Impaired Tissue Integrity - related to physical, chemical, or electrical hazards during surgery
Risk for Decreased Cardiac Tissue Perfusion
Risk for Ineffective Cerebral Tissue Perfusion
Risk for Ineffective Gastrointestinal Perfusion
Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion
Risk for Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion
Risk for Ineffective Renal Tissue Perfusion
Risk for Trauma - related to external factors (chemical, environmental, physical agents)
Impaired Urinary Elimination - related to anatomic obstruction or sensory motor impairment
Readiness for Enhanced Urinary Elimination
Impaired Spontaneous Ventilation
Dysfunctional Ventilatory Weaning Response
Adolescent Health
Disturbed Body Image - related to an eating disorder
Risk for Caregiver Role Strain - Adolescent Health
Decisional Conflict - related to sexual activity
Decisional Conflict - related to substance use
Ineffective Health Maintenance
Risk for Poisoning - Adolescent
Situational Low Self-Esteem - related to problematic relationship with parents
Social Isolation - related to behavior that fails to conform to social norms
Risk for Self-Directed Violence - Adolescent
Child Health
Disturbed Body Image - related to surgery
Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature - Child
Ineffective Breathing Pattern - related to decreased energy/fatigue
Disabled Family Coping - related to long-term illness of a child
Deficient Diversional Activity
Fear - related to separation from familiar environment and people
Deficient Fluid Volume - Child Health
Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume - Child Health
Risk for Disproportionate Growth
Delayed Growth and Development - related to physical disability or environmental deprivation
Hyperthermia - related to illness
Deficient Knowledge - related to unfamiliarity with information resources
Parental Role Conflict - related to child’s hospitalization
Parental Role Conflict - related to home care of a child with special needs
Impaired Parenting - related to lack of knowledge about parenting skills
Bathing Self-Care Deficit - related to developmental delay
Dressing Self-Care Deficit - related to developmental delay
Feeding Self-Care Deficit - related to developmental delay
Toileting Self-Care Deficit - related to developmental delay
Ineffective Thermoregulation - related to child’s illness or trauma
Impaired Verbal Communication - related to developmental factors
Maternal–Neonatal Health
Anxiety - related to hospitalization and birth process
Risk for Aspiration - Maternal–Neonatal
Readiness for Enhanced Breastfeeding
Ineffective Breastfeeding - related to dissatisfaction with breastfeeding process
Ineffective Breastfeeding - related to limited maternal experience
Ineffective Breathing Pattern - related to adjustment to extrauterine existence
Ineffective Childbearing Process
Risk for Ineffective Childbearing Process
Ineffective Coping - related to uncertainty about labor and delivery
Risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Interrupted Family Processes - related to impending birth
Interrupted Family Processes - related to shift of roles to include new member
Readiness for Enhanced Family Processes
Deficient Fluid Volume - related to altered intake during labor
Deficient Fluid Volume - related to postpartum hemorrhage
Delayed Growth and Development - related to perinatal insult or injury
Hypothermia - related to cold, stress, or sepsis
Readiness for Enhanced Organized Infant Behavior
Risk for Disorganized Infant Behavior
Ineffective Infant Feeding Pattern
Risk for Infection - related to altered primary defenses during the postpartum period
Risk for Infection - related to labor and delivery
Risk for Infection - related to neonate’s immature immune system
Risk for Injury - Maternal–Neonatal
Risk for Injury - related to labor
Deficient Knowledge - related to lack of information about birth process
Deficient Knowledge - related to neonatal care
Deficient Knowledge - related to postpartum self-care
Deficient Knowledge - related to premature labor
Deficient Knowledge - related to self-care activities during pregnancy
Risk for Disturbed Maternal/Fetal Dyad
Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements - related to ineffective suck reflex
Acute Pain - related to physiologic changes of pregnancy
Acute Pain - related to physiologic response to labor
Acute Pain - related to postpartum physiologic changes
Impaired Parenting - related to inadequate attachment to high-risk neonate
Readiness for Enhanced Parenting
Risk for Situational Low Self-Esteem - related to behavior during labor and delivery
Impaired Skin Integrity - related to episiotomy or abdominal incision
Ineffective Thermoregulation - related to immaturity
Impaired Urinary Elimination - related to sensory impairment during labor
Geriatric Health
Disturbed Body Image - related to psychosocial factors
Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature - Geriatric
Impaired Verbal Communication - related to physiologic or psychosocial changes
Compromised Family Coping - related to caring for dependent, aging family member
Ineffective Coping - related to inability to solve problems or adapt to demands of daily living
Ineffective Denial - related to fear or anxiety about aging
Risk for Urge Urinary Incontinence
Readiness for Enhanced Nutrition
Risk for Poisoning - Geriatric
Risk for Relocation Stress Syndrome
Situational Low Self-Esteem - related to hospitalization and forced dependence on health care team
Ineffective Sexuality Patterns
Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity
Social Isolation - related to physiologic, environmental, or emotional barriers
Readiness for Enhanced Spiritual Well-Being - Geriatric
Risk for Self-Directed Violence - Geriatric
Psychiatric and Mental Health
Anxiety - related to environmental conflict (phobia)
Impaired Verbal Communication - related to psychological barriers
Ineffective Coping - related to personal vulnerability
Dysfunctional Family Processes
Interrupted Family Processes - related to dysfunctional behavior
Hopelessness - related to child’s mood disturbance
Risk for Injury - Psychiatric and Mental
Deficient Knowledge - related to informed consent
Disturbed Personal Identity - related to lowered self-esteem
Disturbed Personal Identity - related to psychiatric disorders
Risk for Disturbed Personal Identity
Posttrauma Syndrome - related to assault
Posttrauma Syndrome - related to incest
Powerlessness - related to physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by partner
Risk for Ineffective Relationship
Impaired Individual Resilience
Risk for Compromised Resilience
Risk for Chronic Low Self-Esteem
Sexual Dysfunction - related to decreased libido caused by depression
Sexual Dysfunction - related to hypersexuality
Social Isolation - related to inability to engage in satisfying personal relationships
Social Isolation - related to inadequate personal resources
Risk for Other Directed Violence
Community-Based Health
Risk for Caregiver Role Strain - Community-Based Health
Fear - related to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
Grieving - related to the need for hospice care
Delayed Growth and Development - related to environmental and stimulation deficiencies
Ineffective Health Maintenance - related to lack of familiarity with neighborhood resources
Risk for Infection - related to home infusion therapy
Deficient Knowledge - related to Americans with Disabilities Act
Deficient Knowledge - related to lack of familiarity with managed care
Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements - related to lack of resources or knowledge
Risk for Poisoning - Community-Based
Readiness for Enhanced Spiritual Well-Being - related to parish nursing
Impaired Spontaneous Ventilation - related to home ventilation therapy
Wellness
Readiness for Enhanced Childbearing Process
Readiness for Enhanced Comfort
Readiness for Enhanced Communication
Readiness for Enhanced Community Coping
Readiness for Enhanced Family Coping
Readiness for Enhanced Decision-Making
Readiness for Enhanced Fluid Balance
Readiness for Enhanced Immunization Status
Readiness for Enhanced Knowledge
Readiness for Enhanced Relationship
Readiness for Enhanced Resilience
Readiness for Enhanced Self-Care - Wellness
Nursing Procedure
A
Admixture of drugs in a syringe
Alignment and pressure-reducing devices
Arterial pressure monitoring, invasive
Arterial puncture for blood gas analysis
Arteriovenous hemofiltration, continuous
Automated external defibrillation
B
Bladder irrigation, continuous
Bone growth stimulation, electrical
Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
Buccal, sublingual, and translingual drug administration
C
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, adult
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, child (age 1 to puberty)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, infant (0 to 1 year)
Catheter, urinary (indwelling), care and removal
Catheter, urinary (indwelling), insertion
Central venous pressure monitoring
Cerebral blood flow monitoring
Chemotherapeutic drug administration
Chemotherapeutic drug preparation
Chest tube insertion and removal
D
Doppler blood flow detector use
Drug administration, pediatric
Drug infusion through a secondary I.V. line
E
Electrocardiography, posterior chest lead placement
Electrocardiography, right chest lead placement
Electrocardiography, signal-averaged
Electrocardiography, standard 12-lead
End-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring
Epidural analgesic administration
Esophageal airway insertion and removal
Esophageal tube insertion and removal
F
Fall prevention and management
Fecal impaction removal, digital
Feeding tube insertion and removal
G
Gastrostomy feeding button care
H
Hyperthermia-hypothermia blanket
I
Impaired swallowing and aspiration precautions
Intermittent infusion device, drug administration
Intermittent infusion device insertion
Intermittent positive-pressure breathing
Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation
Intracranial pressure monitoring
I.V. flow rate calculation and manual control
J
Jugular venous oxygen saturation monitoring
K
L
M
Mixed venous oxygen saturation
O
Obstructed airway management (foreign body)
Ommaya reservoir drug infusion
Oropharyngeal airway insertion and care
Oropharyngeal handheld inhalers
P
Pacemaker (permanent) insertion and care
Pacemaker (temporary) insertion and care
Passive range-of-motion exercises
Peripheral I.V. catheter insertion
Peripheral I.V. catheter maintenance
Peripherally inserted central catheter insertion and removal
Peritoneal dialysis, continuous ambulatory
Pneumatic antishock garment application and removal
Pulmonary artery pressure and wedge pressure monitoring
R
Rectal suppository or ointment administration
Rectal tube insertion and removal
S
Sequential compression therapy
Skin preparation, preoperative
Sling (triangular) application
T
Thoracic electrical bioimpedance monitoring
Total parenteral nutrition monitoring
Tracheal cuff pressure measurement
Tracheostomy and ventilator speaking valve
Transabdominal tube feeding and care
Transcranial Doppler monitoring
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Transdermal drug administration
Transfer from bed to stretcher
Transfer from bed to wheelchair
Transfer with a hydraulic lift
Transfusion of whole blood and packed cells
Transfusion reaction management
U
Urine glucose and ketone testing
V
Vacuum-assisted closure pressure therapy
Vascular access device insertion and maintenance
W
Wound dehiscence and evisceration
Z
Advanced Practice Nursing
DERMATOLOGICAL PROCEDURES
Diagnostic Testing
Procedures
Abscesses—Incision and Drainage: Furuncle, Felon, Paronychia, Pilonidal Cyst, Perianal Cyst
Bites: Ants, Arthropods (Spiders), Bees, and Wasps
Skin Closure: Dermabond Application
Skin Lesion Removal: Cautery and Cryosurgery
Skin Lesion Removal: Keloids, Moles, Corns, Calluses
Skin Tag (Acrochordon) Removal
Topical Hemostatic Agent Application
MUSCULOSKELETAL PROCEDURES
Diagnostic Testing
Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
Procedures
Compartment Syndrome Assessment
Clavicle Immobilization Techniques: Clavicle Strap, Figure Eight, Sling and Swath
Ganglion Cyst Aspiration and Injection
Intra-Articular and Bursa Corticosteroid Injection
GENITOURINARY AND BREAST PROCEDURES
Diagnostic Testing
Breast Biopsy: Fine Needle Aspiration
Colposcopy: Endocervical Curettage and Cervical Biopsy
Specimen Collection: Gram Stain, Wet Mount (Saline and KOH)
Specimen Collection: Papanicolaou (Pap) Smear
Procedures
Administration of Vaginal Medications and Condoms
Bartholin Cyst Abscess: Incision and Drainage
Cervical Cap Fitting, Insertion, and Removal
Diaphragm Fitting, Insertion, and Removal
IUD Fitting, Insertion, and Removal
OBSTETRICAL PROCEDURES
Diagnostic Testing
At-Risk Fetal Assessment: Third Trimester Testing
Procedures
HEAD: EYES, EARS, NOSE, AND MOUTH
Diagnostic Testing
Visual Function Evaluation: Snellen, Illiterate E, Pictorial
Procedures - Eyes
Corneal Abrasion and Foreign Body Removal: Eye
Procedures - Ears/Nose
Cerumen Impaction Removal: Irrigation of the Ear and Curette Technique
Laryngoscopy: Indirect and Direct Flexible
Removal of Foreign Body: Ear and Nose
Procedures - Mouth
CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES
Diagnostic Testing
Electrocardiogram (EKG) Interpretation
Electrocardiogram (EKG) Lead Placement
Holter Monitor Application: Continuous 24-Hour Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring
Procedures
Blood Culture Specimen Collection
Central Venous Catheter Access (Portacath)
RESPIRATORY PROCEDURES
Aerosol/Inhalation Administration (Nebulizer)
Assessing Respiratory Distress
Pulmonary Function Testing (Spirometry)
Procedures
Chest Tubes for Emergency Transport
Flail Chest Stabilization: With or Without Open Chest Wound
Stab/Penetrating Wound Stabilization
GASTROINTESTINAL PROCEDURES
Diagnostic Testing
X-Ray Interpretation: Abdominal
Procedure
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Reinsertion
Perianal Skin Tags/External Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
Critical Care
The Concept of Holism Applied to Critical Care Nursing Practice
Critical Care Nursing Practice: Promoting Excellence Through Caring, Collaboration, and Evidence
The Patient’s Experience With Critical Illness
The Family’s Experience With Critical Illness
Patient and Family Education in Critical Care
Relieving Pain and Providing Comfort
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues in Critical Care
Professional Practice Issues in Critical Care
Ethical Issues in Critical Care Nursing
Legal Issues in Critical Care Nursing
Building a Professional Practice Model for Excellence in Critical Care Nursing
Special Populations in Critical Care
The Critically Ill Pediatric Patient
The Critically Ill Pregnant Woman
The Critically Ill Older Patient
Special Situations in Critical Care
Rapid Response Teams and Transport of the Critically Ill Patient
Disaster Management: Implications for the Critical Care Nurse
Cardiovascular System
Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
Patient Assessment: Cardiovascular System
Patient Management: Cardiovascular System
Common Cardiovascular Disorders
Respiratory System
Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
Patient Assessment: Respiratory System
Patient Management: Respiratory System
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Renal System
Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System
Patient Assessment: Renal System
Patient Management: Renal System
Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease
Nervous System
Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
Patient Assessment: Nervous System
Patient Management: Nervous System
Common Neurosurgical and Neurologic Disorders
Gastrointestinal System
Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System
Patient Assessment: Gastrointestinal System
Patient Management: Gastrointestinal System
Common Gastrointestinal Disorders
Endocrine System
Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
Patient Assessment: Endocrine System
Hematologic and Immune Systems
Anatomy and Physiology of the Hematologic and Immune Systems
Patient Assessment: Hematologic and Immune Systems
Organ and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Integumentary System
Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System
Patient Assessment: Integumentary System
Patient Management: Integumentary System
Burns and Common Integumentary Disorders
Multisystem Dysfunction
Shock, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
Nursing Ecg Interpretation
Nursing ECGs Pocket Guide
Heart rate: Bradycardia and tachycardia
Conduction problems and types of block
QRS complexes and left ventricular hypertrophy
ST segment elevation and depression
Bedside and ambulatory monitoring
Nursing Interpreting ECGs
Electrolyte imbalances and drugs
Fluid and Electrolytes
Essential Concepts
Fluid and electrolyte replacement
Blood products and transfusions
Continuous renal replacement therapy
Disorders Related to Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
A
Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
B
C
D
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
E
F
G
H
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome
K
L
M
N
P
Pregnancy-induced hypertension
R
Rapidly progressing glomerulonephritis
Respiratory syncytial virus infection
S
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
T
V
Emergency Nursing
The Traditional Role of the Emergency Nurse
Unique Roles of the Emergency Nurse
Education of the Emergency Nurse
The Emergency Nurse as a Professional
Self-Care and the Emergency Nurse
Types of Emergency Departments
Common Areas Within the Emergency Department
Key Players in the Emergency Department
The Emergency Nurse in the Role of Triage
Common Challenges Faced by Emergency Nurses
Risk Management and Quality Issues Affecting the Emergency Nurse
Emergency Nursing Throughout the Lifespan
Challenging Patient Populations Encountered by the Emergency Nurse
The Emergency Nurse and the Abused Patient
The Emergency Nurse Caring for Diverse Cultures and Ethnicities
Geriatric Nursing
Care of Older Adult
The Healthy Older Adult
Assessment
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Treating Disorders
Head, Neck, and Face Disorders
Urological and Gynecological Disorders
Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
Endocrine, Metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders
Hematological and Immune System Disorders
Complex Illness
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care
Basic Geriatric Nursing
Overview of Aging
Basic Skills for Gerontologic Nursing
Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations
Communicating with Older Adults
Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs
Health Assessment of Older Adults
Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults
Psychosocial Care of Older Adults
Self-Perception and Self-Concept
Physical Care of Older Adults
Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes
Geriatric Nursing Care
A
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Angioplasty, Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary
B
Bowel Resection with Anastomosis
Buccal, Sublingual, and Translingual Medication Administration
C
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
D
E
Enteral Tube Medication Administration
Epidural Analgesia Administration
F
G
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
H
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome
I
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
Indwelling Urinary Catheter Insertion
I.V. Medication Administration
K
L
M
N
O
Oral Medication Administration
P
Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter Insertion and Care
R
Rectal Medication Administration
S
T
Topical Medication Administration
Transdermal Medication Administration
U
Urinary Tract Infection, Lower
V
Vaginal Medication Administration
Vascular Access Port Management
W
Y
Stroke Nursing
Acute Stroke Nursing Management
Nutritional Aspects of Stroke Care
Management of Physical Impairments Post-Stroke
Rehabilitation and Recovery Processes
Emotional and Cognitive Changes Following a Stroke
Minimally Responsive Stroke Patients
Longer-Term Support for Survivors of Stroke and Their Carers
HIV and AIDS
Understanding the cause of AIDS - the biology of viruses
Retroviruses – the cause of AIDS
Cellular pathogenesis and the journey towards AIDS
The clinical spectrum of HIV disease
Tuberculosis and HIV disease – a dangerous liaison
HIV disease and the nervous system
Viral hepatitis and HIV disease
The impact of HIV infection on women
Preventing mother to child HIV transmission
A strategy for infection control in nursing practice
Preventing and managing occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens
The individualized care of patients with HIV disease
Discharge planning and community care
The nurse as a health educator
Understanding antiretroviral therapy
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy
Rheumatology Nursing
Setting The Scene
The Principles, Practice and Evolution of Rheumatology Nursing
The Musculoskeletal System and the Rheumatic Diseases
The Immune System and Rheumatic Disease
Biochemical, Haematological and Clinical Assessments in the Rheumatic Diseases
Addressing The Patient’s Problems
The Psychological Aspects of Rheumatic Disease
The Effects of Rheumatic Disease on Body Image and Sexuality
The Social Implications of Rheumatic Disease
Therapeutic Interventions
Multidisciplinary Team Care of the Rheumatic Patient
Medications in the Rheumatic Diseases
Primary and Paediatric Care
Cardiac Care
Mechanics of the Cardiovascular System
Regulation of Cardiac and Vascular Function
Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
Ethics of Research in Acute Cardiac Care
Electrocardiogram Interpretation
Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest and Automated External Defibrillation
Ethical Issues in Resuscitation
Pathogenesis of Acute Coronary Syndromes
Presentations of Acute Coronary Syndromes
Risk Stratifi cation in Acute Coronary Syndromes
Nursing Practitioner
EKGs Nursing Practitioner
Basics of Cardiac Physiology and Relationship to the EKG Rhythm Output
EKG, Cardiac Anatomy, and Electrical Coduction System
Interpreting the 12-Lead EKG
Commonly Occurring Arrhythmias and EKG findings
Drug and Electrolyte Effects on the EKG
Clinical Conditions that Affect the EKG
Clinical Application
Applying EKG Skills to Clinical Practice
Pharmacotherapeutics Nurse Practitioner
The Foundation
The Role of the Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber
Review of Basic Principles of Pharmacology
Legal and Professional Issues in Prescribing
Factors That Foster Positive Outcomes
Cultural and Ethnic Influences in Pharmacotherapeutics
Herbal and Complementary Therapies
Information Technology and Pharmacotherapeutics
Pharmacotherapeutics with Single Drugs
Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System
Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems
Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
Drugs Affecting the Hematopoietic System
Drugs Affecting the Immune System
Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System
Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System
Drugs Used in Treating Infectious Diseases
Drugs Used in Treating Inflammatory Processes
Drugs Used in Treating Eye and Ear Disorders
Pharmacotherapeutics with Multiple Drugs
Chronic Stable Angina and Low-Risk Unstable Angina
Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer Disease
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Osteoporosis
Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
Sexually Transmitted Infections and Vaginitis
Upper Respiratory Infections, Otitis Media, and Otitis Externa
Special Drug Treatment Considerations
Chronic Illness and Long-Term Care
Pain Management: Acute and Chronic Pain
Family Nurse Practitioner
Neonate
Infant
Toddler/Preschool Child
School-Aged Child
Cough and Difficulty Breathing
Adolescent
Women's Health Cases
Abdominal Pain and Weight Gain
Men's Health Cases
General Adult Health
Burning Epigastric Pain after Meals
Chest Pain and Dyspnea without Radiation
Persistent Cough and Joint Tenderness
Abdominal Bloating and Diarrhea
Older Adult
Ambulatory Obstetric Nursing Practitioner
Guidelines For Preparation For Pregnancy
Preconception Counseling and Care
Screening for Genetic Disorders and Genetic Counseling Preconception and Early Pregnancy
Guidelines For Routine Prenatal and Postpartum Care
Postpartum Care in the Ambulatory Setting
Guidelines For Management of Common Problems of Pregnancy
Oral Health and Oral Health Problems in Pregnancy
Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy
Respiratory Illness During Pregnancy: Upper Respiratory Infection, Influenza, and Asthma
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy
Vaginitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Guidelines For Management of Selected Complications of Pregnancy
First Trimester Bleeding and Pregnancy Loss
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
HIV-1 and Pregnancy: Screening, Diagnosis, and Management
Disaster Planning for Pregnant and Postpartum Women and Their Infants
Gynecology Nursing Practitioner
General Guidelines For Women’s Health Care
Well-Woman Initial/Annual Gynecologic Exam
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Guidelines for Assessing Victims of Abuse and Violence
Guidelines For Contraception and Preconception Care
Methods of Contraception and Family Planning
Guidelines For Managing Women’s Health Conditions
Genitourinary Tract Conditions
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Vulvar Dermatology
Miscellaneous Gynecologic Conditions
Perimenopause and Postmenopause
Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing
Neuroscience Nursing: Contemporary Practice
The State of the Science of Neuroscience Nursing Practice
Care Settings and Transitions in Care
Ethical Perspectives and End-of-Life Care
Assessment and Evaluation of Neuroscience Patients
Overview of Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
Diagnostic Procedures and Laboratory Tests for Neuroscience Patients
Comprehensive Neurological Examination
General Considerations in Neuroscience Nursing
Nutritional Support for Neuroscience Patients
Fluid and Metabolic Disorders in Neuroscience Patients
Behavioral and Psychological Responses to Neurological Illness
Rehabilitation of Neuroscience Patients
Pharmacologic Management of Neuroscience Patients
Common Management Problems with Neuroscience Patients
Intracranial Hypertension: Theory and Management of Increased Intracranial Pressure
Management of Patients Undergoing Neurosurgical Procedures
Nursing Management of Patients With a Depressed State of Consciousness
Nursing Management of Patients with Injury to the Neurological System
Vertebral and Spinal Cord Injuries
Back Pain and Spinal Disorders
Nursing Management of Patients with Neoplasms of the Neurological System
Nursing Management of Patients with Cerebrovascular Problems
Arteriovenous Malformations and Other Cerebrovascular Anomalies
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders
Nursing Management of Patients with Pain, Seizures, and Cns Infections
Infections of the Central Nervous System
Nursing Management of Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases
Dementias and Alzheimer’s Disease
Nursing Management of Patients with Peripheral Nerve Diseases
Diseases and Disorders for Nursing
Diseases
A
Acceleration-deceleration injuries
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and human immunodeficiency virus
Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Age-related macular degeneration
Anemia, folic acid (folate) deficiency
Aneurysm, femoral and popliteal
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
B
Bone tumors, primary malignant
C
Cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, and related disorders
Chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome
Clostridium difficile infection
Complex regional pain syndrome
D
Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
E
F
Folliculitis, furunculosis, and carbunculosis
G
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
H
Haemophilus influenzae infection
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Hyperbilirubinemia, unconjugated
I
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
J
K
L
Leukemia, chronic granulocytic
M
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
N
O
P
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
Pseudomembranous enterocolitis
Q
R
Respiratory syncytial virus infection
Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
S
Severe acute respiratory syndrome
Severe combined immunodeficiency disease
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Streptococcus pneumoniae infection, drug-resistant
Substance abuse and dependence
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
T
Tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia
Transposition of the great arteries
U
Urinary tract infection, lower
V
Vancomycin intermediate-resistant Staphylococcus
Vancomycin-resistant enterococci
W
Z
Disorders
A
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
B
C
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
E
F
G
H
Haemophilus influenzae infection
N
O
P
R
Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
S
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
T
Diseases & Disorders Therapeutics
A
Acid-Base Imbalances: Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis; Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison Disease)
B
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Hypertrophy)
Bronchiolitis (Respiratory Syncytial Viral Infection)
C
Cardiac Contusion (Myocardial Contusion)
Cholecystitis and Cholelithiasis
Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome
Coronary Heart Disease (Arteriosclerosis)
D
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
E
F
G
Gallbladder and Biliary Duct (Biliary System) Cancer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
H
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease
I
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
J
K
L
Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)
M
Mitral Insufficiency (Regurgitation)
Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
N
O
P
Premature Rupture of Membranes
R
S
Salmonella Infection (Salmonellosis)
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
T
U
V
Renal Nursing
Care and Management of People with Kidney Disease
The History of Dialysis and Transplantation
Applied Anatomy and Physiology and the Renal Disease Process
Patient and Carer Involvement in Renal Nursing Care, Education, and Research
Investigations in Kidney Disease
Nondialytic Options and the Role of Palliative Care
Renal Care in Infancy, Childhood, and Early Adulthood
Quality Improvement in Kidney Care
Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel
Basic Chemistry of Body Fluids and Electrolytes
Renal Physiology and the Pathology of Renal Failure
Clinical Manifestations of Chronic Kidney Disease
Dialyzers, Dialysate, and Delivery Systems
Dialyzer Preparation and Reprocessing
Anticoagulation and Heparin Administration
Patient and Machine Monitoring and Assessment
Laboratory Data: Analysis and Interpretation
Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease
Medication Problems and Dialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis and Home Dialysis Therapies
Chronic Kidney Disease in the Elderly
Psychosocial Aspects of Dialysis Therapy
Management of Quality in Dialysis Care
Sources and Calculations
Nephrology Organizations and Resources
Sodium and Potassium Content of Selected Foods
High-Phosphorus Food to Limit or Avoid
Calculation of Body Mass Index
ISMP's List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations
Nurse to Nurse
Dementia Care
Common Complications of Dementia
Assessment - The Vital Signs of Dementia
ECG Interpretation
Basic Principles of ECG Interpretation
Helpful Hints to Ease Interpretation
Evidence Based Practice
The Journey to Excellence in Patient Care
The Model for Evidence-Based Practice Change
Assess the Need for Change in Practice
Critically Analyze the Evidence
Implement and Evaluate Change in Practice
Integrate and Maintain Change in Practice
Nursing Management
Overview of Nursing Leadership
Academia: The Voice of Preparation
Planning for Leadership and Supporting New Leaders
Palliative Care
Nurse's Role in Providing Care to Dying Patients
Patient and Family Needs: Emphasis on Communication
Care of the Patient Before and After Death
Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Devices and Interventions
Anticipatory, Acute, and Nurses' Grief
Trauma Care
Trauma Resuscitation and Stabilization
Wound Care
Ethical Considerations in Wound Evaluation and Management
Principles of Skin and Wound Care
Pressure Ulcer Assessment and Management Principles
Lower Extremity Wounds of Venous Insufficiency
Arterial Insufficiency, Ulcer Assessment, and Management Principles
Neuropathic and Diabetic Ulcer Assessment and Management Principles
Assessment of other Wound Types
Pharmacology Nursing
Core Concepts
Principles of Drug Administration
Pharmacology and the Nurse-Patient Relationship
The Nursing Process in Pharmacology
Medication Errors and Risk Reduction
Drug Administration Throughout the Life Span
Psychosocial, Gender, and Cultural Influences on Pharmacotherapy
Herbal and Alternative Therapies
Emergency Preparedness and Poisonings
Nervous System
Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
Drugs for Anxiety and Insomnia
Drugs for Emotional, Mood, and Behavioral Disorders
Drugs for Local and General Anesthesia
Drugs for Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous System
Drugs for Neuromuscular Disorders
Cardiovascular and Urinary Systems
Diuretic Therapy and Drugs for Renal Failure
Drugs for Fluid Balance, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Disorders
Drugs for Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction
Drugs for Coagulation Disorders
Drugs for Hematopoietic Disorders
Immune System
Drugs for Immune System Modulation
Drugs for Inflammation and Fever
Drugs for Bacterial Infections
Drugs for Fungal, Protozoan, and Helminthic Infections
Respiratory System
Drugs for Allergic Rhinitis and the Common Cold
Drugs for Asthma and Other Pulmonary Disorders
Gastrointestinal System
Drugs for Peptic Ulcer Disease
Drugs for Bowel Disorders and Other Gastrointestinal Conditions
Drugs for Nutritional Disorders
Drugs for Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Disorders
Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Female Reproductive System
Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male Reproductive System
Integumentary System, Eyes, and Ears
Haematology Nursing
Aplastic anaemia: pathophysiology, care and management
Nutritional anaemia: pathophysiology, care and management
Acquired haemolytic anaemia: pathophysiology, care and management
Inherited haemolytic anaemia: pathophysiology, care and management
Sickle cell disease and thalassaemia: pathophysiology, care and management
Haemochromatosis: pathophysiology, care and management
Myeloproliferative and lymphoproliferative disorders
Polycythaemia: pathophysiology, care and management
The myelodysplastic syndromes: pathophysiology, care and management
Acute leukaemia: pathophysiology, care and management
Chronic leukaemia: pathophysiology, care and management
Multiple myeloma: pathophysiology, care and management
Lymphoma: pathophysiology, care and management
Chemotherapy and monoclonal antibodies
Rehabilitation Nursing
The Role of the Specialist Nurse Within Rehabilitation
Psychological Issues in Rehabilitation
Evaluating Rehabilitation Services
Preparing and Supporting Informal Carers
Rehabilitation of Orthopaedic Patients
Rehabilitation of Patients with an Acquired Brain Injury or a Degenerative Neuromuscular Disorder
Supporting People with Long-term Conditions
Perinatal Nursing
Perinatal Patient Safety and Professional Liability Issues
Integrating Cultural Beliefs and Practices When Caring For Childbearing Women and Families
Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Pulmonary Complications In Pregnancy
Pain In Labor: Nonpharmacologic And Pharmacologic Management
Neuroscience Nursing
Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
Cells of the CNS and How They Communicate
The Structural and Biochemical Defences of the CNS
The Anatomy and Physiology of the Brain
Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Specifi c Problems in the Neurological Patient
Assessment and Management of Raised Intracranial Pressure
Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Altered Consciousness
Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Impaired Cognition
Assessment and Management of Challenging Behaviour
Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Altered Perceptual, Motor and Sensory Function
Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Altered Speech and Swallowing
Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Cranial Nerve Dysfunction
Assessment and Management of Fluid, Electrolytes and Nutrition in the Neurological Patient
Assessment and Management of Pain
Assessment and Management of Bladder and Bowel Problems
Neurological Investigations and Neurosurgical Procedures
Common Neurosurgical Procedures
Management of Patients with Intracranial Disorders and Disease
Management of Patients with Intracranial Tumours
Management of Patients with Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack
Management of Patients with Intracranial Aneurysms and Vascular Malformations
Management of Patients with Central Nervous System Infections
Management of Patients with Hydrocephalus
Management of Patients with Long-Term Conditions
Management of Patients with Common Movement Disorders
Management of Patients with Motor Neurone Disease
Management of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Management of Patients with Dementias
Management of Patients with Epilepsy
Management of Patients with Myasthenia Gravis
Management of Patients Following Head and Spinal Trauma
Management of Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
Management of Patients with Spinal Injury
Management of Patients with Neuropathies and Spinal Disorders and Disease
Management of Patients with Disorders of the Vertebral Column and Spinal Cord
Management of Patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Other Peripheral Neuropathies
Genetic Nursing
Introduction of Medical Genetics
Diagnostic Techniques in Medical Genetics
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Perioperative Nursing
Introduction to Perioperative Nursing
Preparing the Patient for Surgery
Aseptic Practices: Preparing the Sterile Field and the Patient for Surgery
Positioning the Patient for Surgery
Prevention of Retained Surgical Items
Prevention of Injury: Hemostasis, Tourniquets, and Electrosurgical Equipment
Effective Management of Surgical Instrumentation
Wound Management: Wound Closure
Perianesthesia Nursing
Postanesthesia Care Unit
Space Planning and Basic Equipment Systems
Perianesthesia Nursing as a Specialty
Crisis Resource Management in the PACU
Infection Prevention and Control in the PACU
The Changing Health Care System and Its Implications for the PACU
Patient Safety and Legal Issues in the PACU
Ethics in Perianesthesia Nursing
Evidence-Based Practice and Research
Physiologic Considerations in the PACU
The Hepatobiliary and Gastrointestinal System
Concepts in Anesthetic Agents
Basic Principles of Pharmacology
Nonopioid Intravenous Anesthetics
Opioid Intravenous Anesthetics
Nursing Care in the PACU
Transition From the Operating Room to the PACU
Assessment and Monitoring of the Perianesthesia Patient
Patient Education and Care of the Perianesthesia Patient
Postanesthesia Care Complications
Assessment and Management of the Airway
Care of the Ear, Nose, Throat, Neck, and Maxillofacial Surgical Patient
Care of the Ophthalmic Surgical Patient
Care of the Thoracic Surgical Patient
Care of the Cardiac Surgical Patient
Care of the Vascular Surgical Patient
Care of the Orthopedic Surgical Patient
Care of the Neurosurgical Patient
Care of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgical Patient
Care of the Gastrointestinal, Abdominal, and Anorectal Surgical Patient
Care of the Genitourinary Surgical Patient
Care of the Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgical Patient
Care of the Breast Surgical Patient
Care of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Patient
Care of the Patient Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
Care of the Ambulatory Surgical Patient
Care of the Laser/Laparoscopic Surgical Patient
Special Considerations
Care of the Patient With Chronic Disorders
Care of the Patient With Substance Use Disorder
Care of the Patient With Thermal Imbalance
Care of the Shock Trauma Patient
Care of the Intensive Care Unit Patient in the PACU
Nurse Manager
Nurse Managers - Hiring, Firing & Inspiring
Hiring SMARTT
Make a List of Behavior-Based Questions
Ask Questions and Listen Carefully
Review Responses and Evaluate Candidates
Take Your Time Making the Hiring Decision
Thoughtfully Bring the New Hire Onboard
The Inspiring Manager
Create and Build Relationships
Encourage Growth and Development
Resignations and Firings
Nurse Managers - Innovative Staffing
Understanding Staffing
Nursing Fundamentals for Staffing
Researching & Operationalizing Safe Staffing Principles and Practices
Start With Understanding Your Unit's Care Delivery Model
Maximize the Capacity and Capabilities of Your RN Workforce
Analyze and Allow Everyone to Fully Practice
Recognize, Manage, and Minimize Your Variability
Target Technology That Improves Staffing and Outcomes
Gastrointestinal Nursing
Structure, Function and Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
An Overview of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Essential Aspects of Gastroenterology
Diagnostic Procedures and Tests in Gastroenterology
Pharmacology in Gastroenterology
Living with Gastrointestinal Disorders
Legal Nurse Consultant
The Law, Standards of Care, and Liability Issues
History, Entry into Practice, and Certification
Professionalism, Standards of Practice, and Standards of Professional Performance
Elements of Triage: Effective Case Screening of Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical Treatment Decisions: The Patient's Choice
Communication with Clients in the Medical Malpractice Arena
Researching Medical Information and Literature
Report Preparation: Principles and Process
Trial Preparation and the Trial Process
Locating and Working with Expert Witnesses
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Settlement, Arbitration, and Mediation
Nursing Home and Subacute Rehabilitation Litigation
Personal Injury and Accident Reconstruction
Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Product Liability Litigation
Infection Control Nursing
Essentials
Standard principles of infection prevention and control
Gloves, aprons, visors and masks – personal protective equipment (PPE)
Respiratory precautions, respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette
Safe sharps practice, including sharps and splash injury management
Safe disposal of clinical waste
Safe handling of linen and laundry
Asepsis and aseptic non-touch technique
Wider Aspects
Managing an outbreak of infection
Isolation and screening of contacts
Specimen collection and storage
Assistance dogs, ward pets and visiting animals
Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH)
A–Z of Infections
A
C
Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD)
D
E
Extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) producers
F
G
Glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis)
Glycopeptide-resistant enterococci (GRE)
Group C and Group G streptococci
H
Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
I
K
L
Leptospirosis (Weil’s disease)
M
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
N
P
Panton–Valentine leucocidin (PVL)
R
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
S
Scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis)
T
V
Viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs)
W
Herbal Medicine
Herbal Medicine
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
V
W
Y
Nutraceuticals
A
B
C
D
G
M
O
P
R
S
Vitamins and Minerals
L
P
S
T
V
Miscellaneous
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