Somatoform and dissociative disorders
Chapter 21 Somatoform and dissociative disorders Ruth Elder Key points • The somatoform disorders are psychiatric illnesses that present as physical disorders. • The somatoform disorders are not to be…
Personality disorders
Chapter 17 Personality disorders Christina Campbell, Gerry Farrell Key points • The DSM-IV-TR categorises personality disorders into three behavioural clusters: (A) odd or eccentric; (B) dramatic, emotional or erratic; and…
Professional and ethical issues
Chapter 5 Professional and ethical issues Anthony O’Brien, Phillip Maude, Eimear Muir-Cochrane Key points • Nurses licensed to practise by state regulatory authorities are known as registered and enrolled nurses….
55 Peripheral Intravenous Insertion
Skill 55 Peripheral Intravenous Insertion Infusion therapy provides access to the venous system to deliver solutions and medications or blood and blood products. Reliable venous access for infusion therapy administration…
34 Intramuscular Injections
Skill 34 Intramuscular Injections The intramuscular (IM) injection route deposits medication into deep muscle tissue, which has a rich blood supply, allowing medication to absorb faster than with the subcutaneous…
73 Suctioning
Skill 73 Suctioning Nasopharyngeal, Nasotracheal, and Artificial Airway Oropharyngeal suctioning removes secretions only from the back of the throat. Tracheal airway suctioning extends into the lower airway to remove respiratory…
5 Assistive Device Ambulation (Use of Crutches, Cane, and Walker)
Skill 5 Assistive Device Ambulation (Use of Crutches, Cane, and Walker) Patients who are immobile for even a short time may require assistance with ambulation. Whenever assisting a patient up…
78 Urinary Catheter Insertion
Skill 78 Urinary Catheter Insertion Urinary catheterization is the placement of a tube through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine. This is an invasive procedure that requires a…
71 Subcutaneous Injections
Skill 71 Subcutaneous Injections Subcutaneous injections involve depositing medication into the loose connective tissue underlying the dermis. Because subcutaneous tissue does not contain as many blood vessels as muscles, medications…
13 Chest Tube Care
Skill 13 Chest Tube Care A chest tube is a large catheter inserted through the thorax to remove fluid (effusions), blood (hemothorax), and/or air (pneumothorax). The location of the chest…
