47 Oral Medications
Skill 47 Oral Medications Nasogastric Tube Administration Nasogastric feeding tubes generally are small-bore tubes that are inserted into the stomach via one of the nares. For long-term enteral feedings, a…
15 Condom Catheter
Skill 15 Condom Catheter The external urinary catheter, also called a condom catheter or penile sheath, is a soft, pliable condomlike sheath that fits over the penis, providing a safe…
40 Moist Heat (Compress and Sitz Bath)
Skill 40 Moist Heat (Compress and Sitz Bath) A warm compress is a section of sterile or clean gauze moistened with a prescribed heated solution (i.e., normal saline or sterile…
52 Patient-Controlled Analgesia
Skill 52 Patient-Controlled Analgesia Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is an interactive method of pain management that permits patient control over pain through self-administration of analgesics (D’Arcy, 2008; Wells et al., 2008). A…
8 Blood Administration
Skill 8 Blood Administration Transfusion therapy or blood replacement is the intravenous (IV) administration of whole blood, its components, or plasma-derived product for therapeutic purposes. Transfusions are used to restore…
41 Mouth Care
Skill 41 Mouth Care Unconscious or Debilitated Patients Unconscious or debilitated patients pose challenges because of their risk for alterations of the oral cavity from the dryness of mucous membranes,…
27 Eye Irrigation
Skill 27 Eye Irrigation Eye irrigation effectively flushes out exudates, irritating solutions, or foreign bodies from the eye. The procedure is typically used in emergency situations to preserve vision. When…
30 Fecal Impaction
Skill 30 Fecal Impaction Removing Digitally Fecal impaction is the inability to pass a collection of hard stool. This condition occurs in all age-groups. Physically and mentally incapacitated persons and…
14 Cold Applications
Skill 14 Cold Applications There are a variety of cold (cryotherapy) modalities, such as moist cold compresses, chemical or cold packs, electromechanical or compression devices, or cold soak immersion of…
20 Dressings
Skill 20 Dressings Transparent A transparent film dressing is a clear, adherent, nonabsorptive, polyurethane sheet. Once it is applied, a moist exudate forms over the wound surface, which prevents tissue…
