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2.3 Components of a Health History – Nursing Skills (Nicolet College)

WEB2.3 Components of a Health History Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN) The purpose of obtaining a health history is to gather subjective data from the patient and/or their …

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2.2 Health History Basic Concepts – Nursing Skills (Nicolet College)

WEBBladder scan: A bedside test using a noninvasive tool used to measure the volume of urine in the bladder. CAUTI: Catheter-associated urinary tract infection. Colostomy: The colon …

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9.3 Cardiovascular Assessment – Nursing Skills (Nicolet College)

WEBFigure 9.3 [3] demonstrates the conduction system of the heart. This image depicts the conduction pathway through the heart as the tissue responds to electrical stimulation. …

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2 Medical Language Related to the Body as a Whole

WEBSuperior (or cranial) describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper. The orbits are superior to the oris. Inferior (or caudal) describes a position below …

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Muscular System – Medical Terminology

WEBAnatomy (Structures) of the Muscular System. Muscle is one of the four primary tissue types of the body, and it is made up of specialized cells called fibers. The body contains …

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4.3 Aseptic Technique – Nursing Skills (Nicolet College)

WEB4.3 Aseptic Technique Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN) In addition to using standard precautions and transmission-based precautions, aseptic technique (also …

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4.5 Outcome Identification – Nursing Fundamentals (Nicolet College)

WEB4.5 Outcome Identification Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN) Outcome Identification is the third step of the nursing process (and the third Standard of Practice set by the …

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2.3 Communicating with Patients – Nursing Fundamentals (Nicolet …

WEB2.3 Communicating with Patients Therapeutic communication is a type of professional communication used by nurses with patients and defined as, “The purposeful, …

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Respiratory System – Medical Terminology

WEBRespiratory rate is the total number of breaths that occur each minute. Breathing usually occurs without thought, although at times you can consciously control it, such as when …

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20.3 Assessing Wounds – Nursing Skills (Nicolet College)

WEBWounds should be assessed and documented at every dressing change. Wound assessment should include the following components: Anatomic location. Type of wound …

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Identifying Word Parts in Medical Terms – Medical Terminology

WEB1 Identifying Word Parts in Medical Terms . Welcome to Medical Terminology.Medical terminology is a language that is used in health care settings. Medical terms are built …

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10.3 Respiratory Assessment – Nursing Skills (Nicolet College)

WEBThe normal range for the respiratory rate of an adult is 12-20 breaths per minute. Observe the breathing pattern, including the rhythm, effort, and use of accessory muscles. …

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Skeletal System – Medical Terminology

WEBThe skeletal system includes all of the bones, cartilages, and ligaments of the body that support and give shape to the body and body structures. The skeleton consists of the …

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Digestive System – Medical Terminology

WEBalso called the oral cavity (or buccal cavity). The structures of the mouth are illustrated in Figure 12.2. The pocket-like part of the mouth that is framed on the inside by the gums …

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2.4 Communicating with Health Care Team Members

WEBOne common format used by health care team members to exchange patient information is ISBARR, a mnemonic for the components of I ntroduction, S ituation, B ackground, A …

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14.4 Integumentary Assessment – Nursing Skills (Nicolet College)

WEBPlease review Table 14.4b to review common expected and unexpected integumentary findings. Table 14.4b Expected Versus Unexpected Findings on integumentary …

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3.4 Cultural Competence – Nursing Fundamentals (Nicolet College)

WEB3.4 Cultural Competence. The freedom to express one’s cultural beliefs is a fundamental right of all people. Nurses realize that people speak, behave, and act in many different …

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19.5 Sputum Specimen Collection – Nursing Skills (Nicolet College)

WEBThe specimen should be at least 5 mL (one teaspoon); ask the patient to continue producing and expectorating sputum until this amount is achieved. Assess the …

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