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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
