Unit 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Foundational Skills
Skill 1-1 Hand Hygiene
Skill 1-2 Using Standard Precautions
Skill 1-3 Applying and Removing Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves, Gown, Mask, Eyewear
Skill 1-4 Assisting with Invasive Procedures
Unit 2 Health Assessment
Chapter 2 Vital Signs
Skill 2-1 Assessing Body Temperature
Skill 2-2 Assessing Peripheral Pulses
Skill 2-3 Assessing an Apical Pulse
Skill 2-4 Assessing an Apical-Radial Pulse
Skill 2-5 Assessing Respirations
Skill 2-6 Assessing Blood Pressure
Skill 2-7 Assessing Oxygen Saturation (Pulse Oximeter)
Chapter 3 Health Assessment
Skill 3-1 Assessing Appearance and Mental Status
Skill 3-2 Assessing the Skin
Skill 3-3 Assessing the Hair
Skill 3-4 Assessing the Nails
Skill 3-5 Assessing the Skull and Face
Skill 3-6 Assessing the Eye Structures and Visual Acuity
Skill 3-7 Assessing the Ears and Hearing
Skill 3-8 Assessing the Nose and Sinuses
Skill 3-9 Assessing the Mouth and Oropharynx
Skill 3-10 Assessing the Neck
Skill 3-11 Assessing the Thorax and Lungs
Skill 3-12 Assessing the Heart and Central Vessels
Skill 3-13 Assessing the Peripheral Vascular System
Skill 3-14 Assessing the Breasts and Axillae
Skill 3-15 Assessing the Abdomen
Skill 3-16 Assessing the Musculoskeletal System
Skill 3-17 Assessing the Neurologic System
Skill 3-18 Assessing the Female Genitals and Inguinal AreaSkill 3-19 Assessing the Male Genitals and Inguinal Area
Skill 3-20 Assessing the AnusSkill 3-21 Assessing Intake and Output
Chapter 4 Diagnostic Testing
Skill 4-1 Obtaining a Capillary Blood Specimen and Measuring Blood Glucose
Skill 4-2 Obtaining and Testing a Stool Specimen
Skill 4-3 Collecting a Routine Urine Specimen
Skill 4-4 Collecting a Timed Urine Specimen
Skill 4-5 Collecting a Urine Specimen for Culture and Sensitivity by the Clean Catch Method
Skill 4-6 Performing Urine Testing Skill 4-7 Collecting A Sputum Specimen
Skill 4-8 Obtaining Nose and Throat Specimens
Skill 4-9 Obtaining a Wound Drainage Specimen
Unit 3 Assisting with Client Hygiene and Comfort
Chapter 5 Client Hygiene
Skill 5-1 Bathing the Adult or Pediatric Client
Skill 5-2 Providing Perineal-Genital Care
Skill 5-3 Brushing and Flossing the Teeth
Skill 5-4 Providing Special Oral Care for the Unconscious or Debilitated Client
Skill 5-5 Providing Hair Care
Skill 5-6 Providing Foot Care
Skill 5-7 Removing, Cleaning, and Inserting a Hearing Aid
Chapter 6 Bed-Making
Skill 6-1 Changing an Unoccupied Bed
Skill 6-2 Changing an Occupied Bed
Chapter 7 Infection Control
Skill 7-1 Establishing and Maintaining a Sterile Field
Skill 7-2 Applying and Removing Sterile Gloves (Open Method)
Skill 7-3 Implementing Transmission-Based Precautions
Chapter 8 Heat and Cold Therapy
Skill 8-1 Applying Dry Heat Measures: Hot Water Bottle, Electric Heating Pad, Aquathermia Pad, Disposable Hot Pack
Skill 8-2 Applying Dry Cold Measures: Ice Bag, Ice Collar, Ice Glove, Disposable Cold Pack
Skill 8-3 Applying Compresses and Moist Packs
Chapter 9 Pain Management
Skill 9-1 Assessing the Client in Pain
Skill 9-2 Managing Pain with a PCA Pump
Skill 9-3 Managing a TENS Unit
Skill 9-4 Providing a Back Massage
Skill 9-5 Teaching Progressive Relaxation
Skill 9-6 Assisting with Guided Imagery
Unit 4 Mobility and Safety
Chapter 10 Positioning the Client
Skill 10-1 Supporting the Client's Position in Bed
Skill 10-2 Moving a Client Up in Bed
Skill 10-3 Turning a Client to a Lateral or Prone Position in Bed
Skill 10-4 Logrolling a Client
Skill 10-5 Assisting the Client to Sit on the Side of the Bed (Dangling)
Skill 10-6 Transferring between Bed and Chair
Skill 10-7 Transferring between Bed and Stretcher
Skill 10-8 Using a Hydraulic Lift
Chapter 11 Mobilizing the Client
Skill 11-1 Assisting the Client in Use of a Wheelchair
Skill 11-2 Assisting the Client to Ambulate
Skill 11-3 Assisting the Client to Use a Cane
Skill 11-4 Assisting the Client to Use Crutches
Skill 11-5 Assisting the Client to Use a Walker
Chapter 12 Fall Prevention and Restraints
Skill 12-1 Using a Bed or Chair Exit Safety Monitoring Device
Skill 12-2 Applying Restraints
Skill 12-3 Implementing Seizure Precautions
Chapter 13 Maintaining Joint Mobility
Skill 13-1 Performing Passive Range of Motion Exercises
Skill 13-2 Using a Continuous Passive Motion Device
Unit 5 Medication Administration
Chapter 14 Drug Calculations
Chapter 15 Administering Oral and Enteral Medications
Skill 15-1 Administering Oral Medications
Skill 15-2 Administering Medications by Enteral Tube
Chapter 16 Administering Topical Medications
Skill 16-1 Applying Dermatologic Medications
Skill 16-2 Administering Ophthalmic Medications
Skill 16-3 Administering Otic Medications
Skill 16-4 Administering Nasal Medications
Skill 16-5 Administering Metered-Dose Inhaler Medications
Skill 16-6 Administering Vaginal Medications
Skill 16-7 Administering Rectal Medications
Chapter 17 Administering Parenteral Medications
Skill 17-1 Preparing Medications from Ampules
Skill 17-2 Preparing Medications from Vials
Skill 17-3 Mixing Medications Using One Syringe
Skill 17-4 Administering an Intradermal Injection for Skin Tests
Skill 17-5 Administering a Subcutaneous Injection
Skill 17-6 Administering an Intramuscular Injection
Skill 17-7 Adding Medications to Intravenous Fluid Containers
Skill 17-8 Administering Intermittent Intravenous Medications Using a Secondary Set
Skill 17-9 Administering Intravenous Medications Using IV Push
Chapter 18 Administering Intravenous Therapy
Skill 18-1 Performing Venipuncture
Skill 18-2 Starting an Intravenous Infusion
Skill 18-3 Using an Infusion Pump or Controller
Skill 18-4 Maintaining Infusions
Skill 18-5 Maintaining Intermittent Infusion Devices
Skill 18-6 Discontinuing Infusion Devices
Skill 18-7 Administering Blood Transfusions
Skill 18-8 Managing Central Lines
Skill 18-9 Performing Central Line Dressing Changes
Skill 18-10 Working with Implanted Vascular Access Devices
Unit 6 Nutrition and Elimination
Chapter 19 Feeding Clients
Skill 19-1 Assisting an Adult to Eat
Skill 19-2 Inserting a Nasogastric Tube
Skill 19-3 Removing Nasogastric Tube
Skill 19-4 Administering a Tube Feeding
Skill 19-5 Administering a Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy Feeding
Skill 19-6 Providing Total Parenteral Nutrition
Chapter 20 Assisting with Urinary Elimination
Skill 20-1 Assisting with a Urinal
Skill 20-2 Applying an External Urinary Device
Skill 20-3 Performing Urinary Catheterization
Skill 20-4 Performing Catheter Care and Removal
Skill 20-5 Performing Bladder Irrigation
Skill 20-6 Performing Urinary Ostomy Care
Chapter 21 Assisting with Fecal Elimination
Skill 21-1 Assisting with a Bedpan
Skill 21-2 Administering an Enema
Skill 21-3 Removing a Fecal Impaction
Skill 21-4 Changing a Bowel Diversion Ostomy Appliance
Chapter 22 Caring for Clients with Peritoneal Dialysis
Skill 22-1 Assisting with Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
Skill 22-2 Conducting Peritoneal Dialysis Procedures
Unit 7 Circulatory and Ventilatory Support
Chapter 23 Promoting Circulation
Skill 23-1 Applying Antiemboli Stockings
Skill 23-2 Applying a Sequential Compression Device
Chapter 24 Breathing Exercises
Skill 24-1 Teaching Abdominal (Diaphragmatic) Breathing
Skill 24-2 Using an Incentive Spirometer
Chapter 25 Oxygen Therapy
Skill 25-1 Administering Oxygen by Cannula, Face Mask, or Face tent
Skill 25-2 Measuring Peak Expiratory Flow
Chapter 26 Suctioning
Skill 26-1 Oropharyngeal, Nasopharyngeal, and Nasotrachial Suctioning
Skill 26-2 Suctioning a Tracheostomy or Endotracheal Tube
Chapter 27 Caring for the Client with a Tracheostomy
Skill 27-1 Providing Tracheostomy Care
Skill 27-2 Capping a Tracheostomy Tube with a Speaking Valve
Chapter 28 Assisting with Mechanical Ventilation
Skill 28-1 Caring for the Client on a Mechanical Ventilator
Skill 28-2 Weaning the Client from a Ventilator
Chapter 29 Caring for the Client with Chest Tube Drainage
Skill 29-1 Assisting with Chest Tube Insertion
Skill 29-2 Maintaining Chest Tube Drainage
Skill 29-3 Assisting with Chest Tube Removal
Chapter 30 Administering Emergency Measures to the Hospitalized Client
Skill 30-1 Clearing an Obstructed Airway
Skill 30-2 Performing Rescue Breathing
Skill 30-3 Administering External Cardiac Compressions
Skill 30-4 Delivering Automated External Defibrillation
Unit 8 Wounds and Injury Care
Chapter 31 Performing Wound and Pressure Ulcer Care
Skill 31-1 Assessing Wounds and Pressure Ulcers
Skill 31-2 Performing a Dry Dressing Change
Skill 31-3 Applying a Transparent Wound Barrier
Skill 31-4 Applying a Hydrocolloid Dressing
Skill 31-5 Irrigating a Wound
Skill 31-6 Assisting with a Sitz Bath
Skill 31-7 Performing a Damp-to-Damp Dressing Change
Skill 31-8 Using Alginates on Wounds
Skill 31-9 Applying Bandages and Binders
Chapter 32 Orthopedic Care
Skill 32-1 Providing Initial Cast Care
Skill 32-2 Providing Ongoing Cast Care
Skill 32-3 Caring for Clients in Skeletal Traction
Chapter 33 Performing Perioperative Care
Skill 33-1 Conducting Preoperative Teaching
Skill 33-2 Performing a Surgical Hand Antisepsis/Scrub
Skill 33-3 Applying a Sterile Gown and Sterile Gloves (Closed Method)
Skill 33-4 Managing Gastrointestinal (GI) Suction
Skill 33-5 Cleaning a Sutured Wound and Changing a Dressing on a Wound with a Drain
Skill 33-6 Maintaining Closed Wound Drainage
Skill 33-7 Removing Sutures
Chapter 34 End-of-Life Care
Skill 34-1 Meeting the Physiologic Needs of the Dying Client
Skill 34- 2 Performing Postmortem Care
