Fast facts for the medical-surgical nurse : clinical orientation in a nutshell / Maggie Ciocco.
Material type:
- text
- computer
- online resource
- 0826119883
- 610.73 23
- RT41 .C563 2015
- Cataloging Notes: 20240203 STAMIU-0199STAMIU-0199
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | URL | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
AMREF INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (AMIU) LIBRARY | Non-fiction | RT41 .C563 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Link to resource | Available | Access Online at proQuest |
Browsing AMREF INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (AMIU) LIBRARY shelves, Collection: Non-fiction Close shelf browser (Hides shelf browser)
RT 41 .A45 1994 Plans of care for specialty practice: medical nursing | RT41.C44 2019 Contemporary nursing issues, trends, & management / | RT41.C44 2019 Contemporary nursing issues, trends, & management / | RT41 .C563 2015 Fast facts for the medical-surgical nurse : clinical orientation in a nutshell / | RT41 .D36 2012 Contemporary medical-surgical nursing | RT41 .D36 2012 Contemporary medical-surgical nursing | RT41 .D49 2013 Medical-surgical nursing: concepts and practice |
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Share Fast Facts for the Medical-Surgical Nurce; Part I: Overview of the Medical-Surgical Nursing Orientation; 1. Orientation: Welcome to Your New Role as a Medical-Surgical Nurse; "A Good Nurse Knows What She Does Not Know"; Medical-Surgical Nursing; Orientation Tips; A Preceptor Checklist; Finding a Mentor; Taking Responsibility for Your Orientation; 2. Patient Safety: From Preventing Adverse Drug Events to Infection Control; The Partnership for Patients; ADEs and How to Prevent Them; The Rights of Medication Administration
Medication ReconciliationHigh-Alert Medications; Unit Safety; Infection Control; 3. Nursing Assessment Basics: Focused Assessment and the PQRST System; Initial Assessment; A Focused Assessment; The PQRST System; Assessment Tips for the Beginning of Your Shift; Communication Among Health Care Professionals; Phone Skills; Part II: Common Medical-Surgical Conditions and Emergencies; 4. Neurological Deficits in the Medical-Surgical Patient: Altered Mental Status Can Occur in Any Patient; Neurological Assessment Background; A Focused Neurological Assessment
Common Neurological Disorders Seen on the Medical-Surgical Unit5. Assessment Skills to Differentiate Signs and Symptoms of a Cardiac Event From Other Possible Conditions; Cardiac Assessment Background; A Focused Cardiac Assessment; Common Cardiovascular Disorders Seen on the Medical-Surgical Unit; 6. Common Respiratory Conditions and Emergencies; Respiratory Assessment Background; A Focused Respiratory Assessment; Common Respiratory Disorders Seen on the Medical-Surgical Unit; Methods of Oxygen Delivery; 7. The Treatment of Common Gastrointestinal Conditions
Gastrointestinal Assessment BackgroundA Focused Gastrointestinal Assessment; Common Gastrointestinal Conditions Seen on the Medical-Surgical Unit; NGT User Hints; Care of Patients with NGTs; 8. Promoting Safety and Preventing Infection in Patients With Genitourinary Alterations; Genitourinary Assessment Background; A Focused Genitourinary Assessment; Risk Factors for Genitourinary Disorders; Common Genitourinary Disorders Seen on the Medical-Surgical Unit; Prevention of Catheter-Associated UTI; 9. Promoting Healing, Preventing Altered Skin Integrity, and Preventing Wound Infection
Integumentary Assessment BackgroundA Focused Integumentary Assessment; Common Integumentary Disorders Seen on the Medical-Surgical Unit; 10. Prevention and Treatment of Hip Fracture Along With Orthopedic Surgery Postoperative Care Tips; Musculoskeletal Assessment Background; A Focused Musculoskeletal Assessment; Common Musculoskeletal Conditions Seen on the Medical-Surgical Unit; 11. Commonly Seen Endocrine Disorders and Care Tips; Endocrine System Assessment Background; A Focused Endocrine System Assessment; Common Endocrine System Conditions Seen on the Medical-Surgical Unit
Part III: Must-Have Resources for the Medical-Surgical Nurse
Written for registered nurses in orientation, this concise, user-friendly resource provides a complete picture of all components of excellent patient care on a busy medical-surgical nursing unit. It covers assessment, key clinical skills/procedures, and documentation of care in an easily digestible, bulleted format. Time-tested guidance about new nurse orientation to professional practice includes ""proven pearls for success."" Content is current and evidence-based, and reinforces previously mastered skills in ""key points to remember"" sections. The theme of ""the big picture"" of patient car
English
Cataloging Notes: 20240203 STAMIU-0199STAMIU-0199
Description based on print version record.
There are no comments on this title.