Principles of infection control: Obtaining swabs

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Chapter 11 Principles of infection control Obtaining swabs Chapter contents Learning outcomes 93 Good practice 93 Obtaining the swab 94 Eye 94 Ear 95 Nasal swab 95 Throat 95 Groin 95 Umbilicus 95 High vaginal swab 95 Low vaginal swab 95…

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Assessment of maternal and neonatal vital signs: Neurological assessment

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Chapter 7 Assessment of maternal and neonatal vital signs Neurological assessment Chapter contents Learning outcomes 70 Frequency of observations 70 Glasgow Coma Scale 70 Eye opening 71 Verbal response 71 Motor ability 71 Pupillary assessment 72 PROCEDURE:…

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Assessment of maternal and neonatal vital signs: Respiration assessment

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Chapter 6 Assessment of maternal and neonatal vital signs Respiration assessment Chapter Contents Learning outcomes 61 Definition 61 Normal values 62 Changes related to childbirth 63 Pregnancy 63 Labour 63 Postnatal period: maternal 63 Postnatal period: baby 63…

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Principles of infection control: Standard precautions

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Chapter 8 Principles of infection control Standard precautions Chapter contents Learning outcomes 75 Standard infection control precautions 75 Principles of standard precautions 76 Hand decontamination  76 Personal protective equipment 76 Gloves 76 How to remove…

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How do we assess?

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Chapter 4 How do we assess? Chapter contents Introduction Triangulation Method triangulation Data triangulation Investigator triangulation Advantages and limitations of triangulation Assessment methods Observation of practice ‘Examination of products’ Questioning…

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Responsibility and accountability surrounding clinical assessment

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Chapter 2 Responsibility and accountability surrounding clinical assessment Chapter contents Introduction Accountability and professionalism Accountability and responsibility Accountability for the assessment of clinical practice Responsibility and accountability FOR WHAT? Responsibility…

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Assessment as a process to support learning

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Chapter 6 Assessment as a process to support learning Chapter contents Introduction Continuous assessment of clinical practice Formative assessment Student self-assessment in formative assessment Feedback in assessment Summative assessment Engaging…

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