{"product_id":"fundamental-nursing-skills-9781861564160","title":"Fundamental Nursing Skills","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProviding forward-thinking approaches and ideas for nurses of all categories, this reference has been written primarily in response to increasing concerns regarding the perceived lack of ability in both students and newly qualified nurses to perform clinical skills.  \u003cp\u003eBy outlining the elements of essential nursing procedure in a readily accessible format, including rationale for recommended actions and promoting evidence-based practice, this text encourages the reader to keep a record of achievement in relation to clinical skill competence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe selection of skills included is based on extensive consultation with experienced clinicians, students, clients and teachers of nursing. Each procedure has been carefully researched to provide a contemporary foundation for practice. The text also contains a rapid reference section of common terminology, conversion tables, laboratory results and other useful information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements xi  \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Breathing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePenelope Ann Hilton\u003c\/i\u003e 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon terminology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing an individual’s ability to breathe\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring respiratory rate\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring peak flow\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance of an airway\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring expectorant\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisposal of sputum\/oral secretions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining a sputum specimen\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministration of oxygen\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArtificial respiration (rescue breathing)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and further reading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Mobilizing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSamantha Athorn and Penelope Ann Hilton\u003c\/i\u003e 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon terminology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing an individual’s ability to mobilize\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving and handling\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCare of an individual who is falling\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCare of an individual who has fallen\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and further reading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Personal cleansing and dressing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAlyson Hoyles, Penelope Ann Hilton and Neal Seymour\u003c\/i\u003e 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon terminology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe skin\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing an individual’s ability to cleanse and dress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a bed or cot\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging linen on an occupied bed or cot\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisposal of linen\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssisting individuals with bathing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssisting individuals with oral hygiene\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssisting individuals with eye care\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacial shaving\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHair care\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssisting individuals to dress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and further reading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Maintaining a safe environment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJulie Foster and Penelope Ann Hilton\u003c\/i\u003e 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon terminology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal safety\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples of health and safety at work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUniversal precautions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples of asepsis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring a client’s pulse\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring blood pressure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding in the event of a cardiopulmonary arrest\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministration of medicines\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding in the event of a fire\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing an individual’s ability to maintain\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ea safe environment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and further reading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Eating and drinking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCatherine Waskett\u003c\/i\u003e 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon terminology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing an individual’s nutritional status\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing an individual’s hydration status\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssisting clients in selecting appropriate meals\/fluids\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring nutritional status\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring fluid intake\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssisting with eating and drinking\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding dependent clients and clients with\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003epotential swallowing difficulties\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding first aid to a client who is choking\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and further reading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Communicating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePenelope Ann Hilton and Helen Taylor\u003c\/i\u003e 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon terminology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the communication needs of clients\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding to telephone calls\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating with clients\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging violence and aggression\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecord keeping\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and further reading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Dying\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePenelope Ann Hilton\u003c\/i\u003e 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon terminology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the dying client\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating with dying clients and their relatives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigns of approaching death\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfirming death\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccounting for valuables\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLast Offices\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and further reading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Eliminating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCarol Pollard and Beverly Levy\u003c\/i\u003e 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon terminology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the individual’s ability to eliminate\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssisting clients to use toileting facilities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying\/changing a nappy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCare of an indwelling urinary catheter\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring urinary output\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring bowel actions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring vomitus\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and further reading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Maintaining body temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSheila Lees and Penelope Ann Hilton\u003c\/i\u003e 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon terminology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNormal body temperature\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethods of temperature measurement\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing an individual’s ability to maintain body temperature\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring temperature\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording and documenting body temperature\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies to raise or lower body temperature\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and further reading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Expressing sexuality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePenelope Ann Hilton\u003c\/i\u003e 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon terminology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing an individual’s ability to express sexuality\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining privacy and dignity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssisting individuals to express sexuality\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and further reading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Working and playing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSamantha Athorn and Penelope Ann Hilton\u003c\/i\u003e 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon terminology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing an individual’s ability to work and play\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssisting individuals to select appropriate work activities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssisting individuals to select appropriate recreational activities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and further reading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Sleeping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePenelope Ann Hilton\u003c\/i\u003e 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon terminology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing an individual’s needs in relation to sleep and rest\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring an individual’s sleep and rest patterns\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssisting individuals to achieve a balance between activity and rest\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and further reading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix I Rapid reference aids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePenelope Ann Hilton\u003c\/i\u003e 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNMC Code of Professional Conduct\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuide to interpreting common medical and surgical terminology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of medical and surgical terms\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon medical and nursing abbreviations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon prescribing abbreviations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConversion tables\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChild development chart\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBody mass index\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboratory values\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating infusion (drip) rates\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating medications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix II Record of achievement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePenelope Ann Hilton\u003c\/i\u003e 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuidelines on the use of this record of achievement\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills related to the activity of breathing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills related to the activity of mobility\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills related to the activity of personal cleansing and dressing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills related to the activity of maintaining a safe environment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills related to the activity of eating and drinking\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills related to the activity of communicating\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills related to the activity of dying\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills related to the activity of eliminating\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills related to the activity of maintaining body temperature\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills related to the activity of expressing sexuality\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills related to the activity of working and playing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills related to the activity of sleep and rest\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional skills\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex 315\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49414099075415,"sku":"9781861564160","price":53.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781861564160.jpg?v=1730522450","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/fundamental-nursing-skills-9781861564160","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}