Section 6 Selected Postpartum Complications Postpartum Hemorrhage Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a life-threatening event that can occur with little warning and is often unrecognized until the mother has profound symptoms….
Section 1 Pregnancy Prenatal Period The prenatal period is a time of physical and psychologic preparation for birth and parenthood. Pregnancy lasts 9 calendar months. Health care providers use lunar…
Section 7 The Newborn Care Management: From Birth Through The First 2 Hours Care begins immediately after birth and focuses on assessing and stabilizing the newborn’s condition. As part of…
Section 8 Selected Newborn Complications Birth Trauma Birth trauma (injury) is physical injury sustained by a neonate during labor and birth. In theory, some birth injuries are avoidable. Fetal ultrasonography…
Chapter 2 Medications Calculations and Administration Equivalent Measures Calculations Common Drug Terminology Drug Safety Drug Interactions Infiltration and Phlebitis Scales Therapeutic Drugs That Require Serum Drug Levels Followed By Average…
Chapter 8 Muscular System Anterior Superficial Muscles Posterior Superficial Muscles Lateral Facial Muscles Effects of Immobility Range of Motion Use of Heat Use of Cold Massage Positioning For an in-depth…
Chapter 9 Nervous System Structures of the Brain Level of Consciousness Neurologic Function Warning Signs of Impending Stroke Seizure Terminology Care of the Patient with Seizures A Patient’s Sleep History…
Chapter 1 Health Care Terminology Abbreviations Prefixes Suffixes Symbols Medical Specialists Medical Organizations Nursing Specialties Nursing Organizations Body Regions Body Cavities Directions and Planes For an in-depth study of health…
Chapter 6 Integumentary System Abnormalities of the Nail Bed Pressure Points Pressure Ulcer Stages For an in-depth study of the integumentary system, consult the following publications: Lewis SM, et al:…
Chapter 11 Respiratory System Structures of the Respiratory Tract Chest Wall Landmarks Systematic Pattern for Palpation and Auscultation Normal Breath Sounds Signs and Symptoms of Hyperventilation Signs and Symptoms of…
