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…
50 Parenteral Medication Preparation
Skill 50 Parenteral Medication Preparation Ampules and Vials Ampules contain single doses of injectable medication in a liquid form. An ampule is made of glass with a constricted, prescored neck…
83 Venipuncture
Skill 83 Venipuncture Collecting Blood Specimens and Cultures by Syringe and Vacutainer Method You are often responsible for collecting blood specimens; however, many agencies have specially trained phlebotomists who are…
69 Sterile Gloving
Skill 69 Sterile Gloving Sterile gloves help prevent the transmission of pathogens by direct and indirect contact. Nurses apply sterile gloves before performing sterile procedures such as inserting urinary catheters…
57 Postoperative Exercises
Skill 57 Postoperative Exercises Structured preoperative teaching has a positive influence on a surgical patient’s recovery (Lewis et al., 2011). You will provide information and teach skills to help patients understand…
