FUNDAMENTAL NURSING & FIRST AID Theory & Practical
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Description
Symptoms, treatment and tips for wide range of medical emergencies.
Great for home use or the professional as a quick reference or refresher.
this book explain
- Fundamental Nursing Theory & Practical
- First Aid Theory & Practical
Definitions
The nursing process:
Medical Record
Medical record
Contents of chart
Physical examination
purposes for performing a physical examination:
Physical examination
Positions of patient during examination
Disinfection and sterilization:
The Two General Methods of Sterilization
Methods of measuring body temp.
Oral method
Contraindications
Procedure
Pulse
Pulse Measurement
Notes in taking pulse
Sites of taking pulse
Taking a pulse (heart rate)
Blood pressure
Factors maintaining normal arterial pressure
Measurement of hypertention .
Respiration
Notes in observed respiration
What is the respiration rate?
Methods of giving oxygen
Administration and storage of drugs
Factors affecting on the drug activity
Methods of drug administration
Oral administration
Advantages of oral method.
Disadvantages of oral method.
Injection method.
Subcutaneous injection.
Advantages and disadvantages
Site of injection.
Administration
Intradermally injection.
Site of injection.
Intramuscular injection
Advantages and disadvantages
Site of injection
Administration
Advantages
Site of injection
First aid
Aims of first aid
The responsibilities of the first aider
Diagnosis
Level of consciousness
needs of the casualty
Dressings & Bandages
Advantage of dressing
Types of dressings
Bandages
Bandages are used to
Wounds & Bleeding
Types of wounds
Signs & symptoms of severe loss of blood
Treatment of wounds with slight bleeding
Treatment of wounds with severe bleeding
Shock
Types of shock
Early Phases
Developing phase
Advanced phases
Final phase
Treatment
Burns
Definition
Signs and symptoms of burns include
Classifications of burns
Poisoning
Signs and symptoms
When to call for help
Heart Attack
Symptoms
diagnosed
first aid for a heart attack
Heart Attack Warning Signs