Every LPN/LVN nurse and nursing student has vital reference information that they carry along with them into the clinical setting. This pocket-sized handy reference has quick facts about vital signs and pain, drugs, geriatrics, pediatrics, patient teaching, obstetrics, patient assessment, and procedures. In addition, there is a special section containing formulas, conversion tables, abbreviations, calculators, and more.
Infection Control Standard Precautions Transmission-Based Precautions Specimen Collection Venipuncture for Blood Specimen Collection Common Blood Collection Tubes Blood Administration Monitoring Blood Transfusions Types of Blood Products Transfusion Reactions Gastrointestinal Insertion of a Nasogastric Tube (NG) Administration of Enteral Nutrition (Tube Feeding) Genitourinary Insertion of a Urinary Catheter Respiratory Management Oxygen Delivery Devices Artificial Airway Suctioning Assessment of a Patient with a Chest Tube Pulse Oximetry: Interpretation and Action Respiratory Relief of Foreign-Body Airway Obstruction Neurologic Care of the Patient During a Seizure Cardiac Intervention Cardiac Life Support Primary Survey: ABCD Basic Life Support (BLS) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Arrest Wounds Performing a Dressing Change
Vital Signs/Pain
Pain Assessment Pain Rating Scales Pain Assessment Factors Acute and Chronic Pain Comparison Pain Management Factors that Influence Vital Signs Normal Ranges for Vital Signs Accurate Reading Times by Thermometer Types Respiration Assessment Blood Pressure Classification of Blood Pressure Common Mistakes in Blood Pressure Measurement Pulse Scale for Measuring Pulse Strength Pulse Points
Assessment
Health History Basic Principles for Taking a Health History Components of a Symptom Analysis Components of a Health History Components of a Basic Examination Mental Status Assessment Six-Item Cognitive Impairment Test Substance Abuse Screening: CAGE Lobes of the Cerebral Cortex Nutritional Status Determination of Body Mass Index Integument System Common Communicable Disease of the Skin Pressure Sites Head/Neck Characteristics of Headaches Respiratory System Patterns of Respiration Lung Conditions and Expected Sounds Cardiac Assessment Understanding the Cardiac Cycle Cardiovascular System Areas of Auscultation of the Heart PQRST Mnemonic for Chest Pain Assessment Assessment Scale for Pitting Edema Neurologic System Glasgow Coma Scale Pupillary Size in Millimeters Cranial Nerves Functions Cranial Nerve Locations Trauma Primary and Secondary Assessment of the Trauma Patient Trauma Score Musculoskeletal System Musculoskeletal Functional Assessment
Fluid/Electrolyte and Acid Base Problems Clinical Manifestations of Electrolyte Imbalance Acid Base Imbalances Endocrine Problems Clinical Manifestations of Thyroid Gland Dysfunction Clinical Comparisons of Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia Reproductive Problems Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Enlargement or Cancer Common Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Infection
Meds/IV
Common Venipuncture Sites Dose Calculators Injections Comparison of Sites, Needle Sizes, and Volume for IM, Sub-Q, ID Injections Comparison of Insertion Angles for IM, Sub-Q, and ID Injections Z-Track Injection Insertion of a Peripheral IV Catheter (Over the Needle Catheter) Methods of IV Medication Administration Five Rights for the Administration of Medications Classification of Fluid Replacement IV Solutions Common IV Solutions: Indications, Precautions, and Incompatibilities IV Delivery Methods - Advantages/Disadvantages Insulin Administration Drugs Common Drugs by Class Hypoglycemic Agents Solution Compatibility Chart Immunizations Adult Immunization Schedule, United States, 2002-2003
Elder Resources Procedures and the Older Adult Geriatric Vital Signs Vital Signs Pain Facts and Assessment Tidbits Assessment Prevention and Screening Recommendations Assessment of Age-Related Changes in Key Body Systems RISK Assessment Tool for Falls Independence in Activities of Daily Living Scale Elder Abuse Assessment Pressure Ulcer Assessment Pressure Ulcer Stages Special Issues Pressure Ulcer Risk Factors Pressure Ulcer Prevention Fall Prevention Measures Use of Restraints Restraint Alternatives Medications Aging Body and Drug Use Medication Abuse Patterns in the Older Adult Common Medications Used by the Older Adult Tips for Administering Medication to the Older Adult Patient Teaching Learning Needs
Obstetrics
Signs of Pregnancy Delivery Date Calculations Gravidity/Parity (GTPAL) Expected Changes Vital Signs Body Systems Lab Values Fetal Development Labor/Delivery Distinguishing True from False Labor Factors Affecting Labor Labor Stages Interventions for Emergencies Fetal Heart Rate Assessment Newborn APGAR Scoring System Vital Signs (1st 12 hours of life) Initial Assessment and Stabilization of Newborns Gestational Complications Abruptio Placenta/Placenta Previa Findings Preeclampsia Distinctions Gestational Diabetes Definition and Risk Factors Gestational Diabetes Screen
Pediatrics
Procedures/Equipment Airway and Gastric Equipment Suctioning Intravenous Access IM Injection Sites Preferred Sites for Intravenous Access in Infants Oxygen Administration Vital Signs/Pain Pediatric Vital Signs Pediatric Pain Assessment Quick Formula for Determining Expected BP Neonatal Pain Response Blood Gases Normal Values for Arterial Blood Gases CIAMPEDS History Growth and Development Infant Reflexes Degree of Dehydration Breath Sound Abnormalities Abuse Assessment Physical Abuse Physical Neglect Emotional Abuse/Neglect Sexual Abuse Choking - Foreign Body Pediatric CPR - BLS Glasgow Coma Score Drugs Emergency Drugs Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Patient Teaching
Teaching Assessment Enhance Patient Learning Healthy Eating Habits Weight Reduction and Gain Food Guide Pyramid Vegetarian Food Guide Pyramid Daily Requirements of Basic Food Groups Stress Management Osteoporosis Urinary Tract Infection Cardio/Respiratory Hypertension Smoking Hypercholesteremia Headache Cancer ABCD Rule for Early Detection of Melanoma Cancer Screening Recommendations Common Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention Hearing Loss Low Back Problems
Facts
Measurement Household Metric Height and Weight Conversion Temperature Conversion American Sign Language Guide English-to-Spanish Translation Guide Nursing Diagnosis Abbreviations Prefixes Suffixes Common Medical Symbols
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