16 Continuous Passive Motion Machine
Skill 16 Continuous Passive Motion Machine The continuous passive motion (CPM) machine is designed to exercise various joints such as the hip, ankle, knee, shoulder, and wrist. The CPM machine…
21 Ear Drop Administration
Skill 21 Ear Drop Administration When administering ear medications, be aware of certain safety precautions. Internal ear structures are very sensitive to temperature extremes; administer ear drops at room temperature….
22 Ear Irrigations
Skill 22 Ear Irrigations The common indications for irrigation of the external ear are presence of foreign bodies, local inflammation, and buildup of cerumen in the ear canal. The procedure…
31 Hypothermia and Hyperthermia Blankets
Skill 31 Hypothermia and Hyperthermia Blankets A hypothermia-hyperthermia blanket raises, lowers, or maintains body temperature through conductive heat or cold transfer between the blanket and the patient. When placed on…
32 Incentive Spirometry
Skill 32 Incentive Spirometry Incentive spirometry helps a patient deep breathe. An incentive spirometer (IS) is most often used following abdominal or thoracic surgery to reduce the incidence of postoperative…
6 Automated External Defibrillator
Skill 6 Automated External Defibrillator Defibrillation is the electrical attempt to stop a lethal dysrhythmia such as ventricular fibrillation. An automated external defibrillator (AED) allows for individuals trained only in…
7 Bladder Volume Measurement
Skill 7 Bladder Volume Measurement A bladder scanner is a noninvasive device that creates an ultrasound image of the bladder for measuring the volume of urine in the bladder. The…
4 Aspiration Precautions
Skill 4 Aspiration Precautions The ability to swallow effectively and safely is a basic human need. Any alteration or delay in the swallowing process causes dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Aspiration pneumonia…
11 Blood Pressure
Skill 11 Blood Pressure Automatic Many different styles of electronic blood pressure (BP) machines are available to determine BP automatically. Electronic BP machines rely on an electronic sensor to detect…
3 Aquathermia and Heating Pads
Skill 3 Aquathermia and Heating Pads A water-flow pad such as an aquathermia pad, electric heating pads, and commercial heat packs are common forms of dry heat therapy. Dry heat…
