Objectives - 1. Define venipuncture - 2. Explain the purposes of venipuncture - 3. Locate the sites commonly used for venipuncture for blood sampling and establishing an intravenous infusion - 4. Compare and contrast various types of equipment used for venipuncture for blood sampling and establishing an intravenous infusion - 5. Explain why sites are [...]
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SURGICAL ASEPSIS for Nursing
February 23rd, 2011 
Admin SURGICAL ASEPSIS OBJECTIVES - 1. Define surgical asepsis. - 2. Describe the principles of surgical - asepsis - 3. Give rationale for proper labeling of - sterile items - 4. Demonstrate aseptic practices: face mask; - gown; gloves - 5. Practice setting up a sterile field and adding dry - and liquid sterile items to [...]
INTRAVENOUS IV THERAPY for Nursing
February 23rd, 2011 Admin INTRAVENOUS THERAPY IV Infusion instillation of fluid, electrolytes, medication, blood, or nutrients into the vein Physician is responsible for ordering the type, amount, & rate of solution to be given Purposes of INTRAVENOUS THERAPY – To supply fluids if unable to take fluids or nutrients orally – To provide salt needed for electrolyte balance e.g., [...]
Intravenous Medication IV Nursing Lecture
February 23rd, 2011 Admin Objectives: – Compare & contrast various types of equipment used for IV medications – Identify the critical elements of: – Adding an IV medication to an IV bottle or bag – Adding an IV medication to a volume control administration set – Correctly perform the procedures for preparing & adding IV medication to an IV [...]
Electrocardiogram ECG / EKG Explained for nursing
February 23rd, 2011 Admin Objectives – Explain purpose of ECG. – Locate limb and chest leads placement. – Explain procedure. – Practice taking 12 lead ECG. Electrocardiogram (ECG) Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a graphic record of the voltage produced by the myocardium during the cardiac cycle. Continuous monitoring of the heart action by ECG: This has become an extremely important [...]
