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Chapter 5 Medications
Skill 5-1
Administering oral medications
59
Skill 5-2
Administering medications via a gastric tube
62
Skill 5-3
Removing medication from an ampoule
65
Skill 5-4
Removing medication from a vial
68
Skill 5-5
Administering an intradermal injection
71
Skill 5-6
Administering a subcutaneous injection
74
Skill 5-7
Administering an intramuscular injection
77
Skill 5-8
Administering continuous subcutaneous infusion
80
Skill 5-9
Administering medications by intravenous bolus or push through an intravenous infusion 82
Skill 5-10
Administering a piggyback intermittent intravenous infusion of medication
85
Skill 5-11
Administering an intermittent intravenous infusion of medication via a
mini-infusion pump
88
Skill 5-12
Administering an intermittent intravenous infusion of medication via a
volume-control (burette) administration set
91
Skill 5-13
Applying a transdermal patch
94
Skill 5-14
Instilling eye drops
96
Skill 5-15
Administering an eye irrigation
98
Skill 5-16
Instilling ear drops
100
Skill 5-17
Administering an ear irrigation
102
Skill 5-18
Instilling nose drops
104
Skill 5-19
Administering a vaginal cream or pessary
106
Skill 5-20
Administering a rectal suppository
108
Skill 5-21
Administering medication via a metered-dose inhaler (MDI)
110
Skill 5-22
Administering medication via a small-volume nebuliser (nebuliser mask)
112
Skill 5-23
Administering medication via a dry powder inhaler (DPI)
114
Chapter 6 Perioperative nursing
Skill 6-1
Providing preoperative preparation and patient care: hospitalised patient
116
Skill 6-2
Deep-breathing exercises, coughing and splinting
120
Skill 6-3
Leg exercises
122
Skill 6-4
Providing preoperative preparation and patient care: hospitalised patient
(day of surgery)
124
Skill 6-5
Providing postoperative care when the patient returns to their room
127
Skill 6-6
Applying a forced-air warming device
131
Chapter 7 Hygiene
Skill 7-1
Giving a bed bath
133
Skill 7-2
Assisting the patient with oral care
136
Skill 7-3
Providing denture care
138
Skill 7-4
Providing oral care for the dependent patient
140
Skill 7-5
Removing contact lenses
142
Skill 7-6
Shampooing a patient’s hair in bed
144
Skill 7-7
Assisting the patient to shave
146
Skill 7-8
Making an unoccupied bed
148
Skill 7-9
Making an occupied bed
151
