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THE CLINICAL SETTING STEP BY STEP

Welcome to The Clinical Setting Step by Step -

an online book designed to help the clinical nurse.       The visual approach to learning is used.                     

This book has twenty chapters packed with helpful information for the clinical nurse. See chapters below and enjoy learning nurses. 

 

CHAPTER 1

Blood Transfusion

Myocardial Infarction

Hypokalemia (low potassium)

Hyponatremia (low sodium)

Hypovolemic shock

 

CHAPTER 2

Insulin reaction

Pain Assessment

Stroke Symptoms

Trauma Care

Congestive Heart Failure

 

CHAPTER 3

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Renal Failure

Preeclampsia

Post-Op Pneumonia

Possible Sepsis

 

CHAPTER 4

Hemianopia

IV Infiltration

Narcotic Reaction

Blunt Trauma

Falls

 

    THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HORMONES

  The Endocrine System is made up of Glands which secrete Hormones

   To learn more follow the link:

    The Endocrine System and Hormones

 

 

CHAPTER 5

Code Blue

Abruptio Placenta

Transphenoidal Surgery/ Diabetes Insipidus

Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Medication Errors

 

CHAPTER 6

Meningitis

Hyperkalemia (High potassium)

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Pneumothorax vs. hemothorax

Medication administration

 

CHAPTER 7 (A Shift in the ER)

Chest Pain and Shortness of Breath

Febrile Seizures ( Fever in Children)

Preterm Labor

Wrist Fracture

Hypovolemic Shock

Septic Shock

Spinal Shock

Eye Injury

 



    VIDEO    SESSIONS 9 - PATIENT IN HYPOVOLEMIC OR  SPINAL

    SHOCK

 

          Topics include:

           Hypovolemic Shock, signs, symptoms and treatment

           Blood Transfusion and Reaction

           Spinal Shock, its Consequences

           Dopamine and its uses

   Watch the video to learn more by clicking on the link below:

    Sessions 9 Hypovolemic and Spinal Shock

 

 

CHAPTER 8 - UNDERSTANDING RESPIRATORY CARE


Recognize respiratory distress and indications for intubation

Discuss intervention and patient/family education

Relate management and troubleshooting the ventilated patient

Discuss weaning and complications of mechanical ventilation

Discuss tracheostomy intervention and care

 

CHAPTER 9  PACU CARE, BRAIN ISSUES AND MORE

PACU Care (Post Operative Care)

Malignant Hyperthermia

Epidural and Subdural Bleeding

Basal Skull Fracture

Paralytic Ileus

PCA Administration

Brain Stem Function

Coma (Hearing)

Anticoagulation Therapy

For more helpful information on Brain Function visit

www.dearnurses.com and click Stroke Series Assessment

 

 

CHAPTER 10 ANASARCA & HEART, KIDNEY, LIVER

TRANSPLANTATION

Anasarca

Heart Failure

Heart Transplantation

Liver Failure 

Liver Transplantation

Kidney Failure

Kidney Transplantation

Helpful information regarding Organ Transplantation

 

 

 

 


Nurses are you aware that
recently AHA guidelines
have changed for CPR?
Instead of:
A  - airway
B  -
breathing
C  - chest compressions
we now have
C -  
chest compressions
A -  airway
B -  breathing


 

 

CHAPTER 10 ANASARCA & HEART, KIDNEY, LIVER

TRANSPLANTATION

Anasarca

Heart Failure

Heart Transplantation

Liver Failure 

Liver Transplantation

Kidney Failure

Kidney Transplantation

Helpful information regarding Organ Transplantation

 

 

CHAPTER 11 - PART 1  EKG SERIES - WHERE IS THAT MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION?

Identify the heart's main blood supply

Recognize Myocardial Ischemia vs. Infarction

Discuss 12 Lead EKG and lead Placement

Indentify the location of the Myocardial Infarction on the EKG

The clinical picture of a patient in Cardiogenic Shock

Relate the management of  a patient with chest  pain

 

CHAPTER 11 - PART 2  LETHAL CARDIAC RHYTHMS

EKG Series Part 1 - What is Wrong with this EKG

Atrial Fibrillation - its association with stroke symptoms

Ventricular Fibrillation

Ventricular Tachycardia

Third Degree AV Block

PEA and Asystole

PVCS

CABG

Torsades de Pointes

 

CHAPTER 12 DIABETES MELLITUS

Identifying Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Monitoring Blood Glucose

Insulin Administration

Complications of Diabetes

Patient Education

 

 

CHAPTER 13 - ANEMIAS, AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES & ARNOLD CHIARI

Anemias

SLA (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Gout

Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

Arnold Chiari Malformation

 

 

 The Lymphatic System and the Immune System are

 both entwined like a bunch of vines

 To learn more follow the link:   

                The Immune and Lymphatic Systems                                                            

 

 

CHAPTER 14 - A DAY IN THE ICU

Vasospasm after SAH

Hypovolemic Shock and its treatment

Conscious Sedation

Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation

Cardiopulmonary Arrest in the ICU

ARDS (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome) in the Trauma patient

Sepsis in the ICU patient

 

CHAPTER 15    ASSESSMENT    

 (Patient Assessment is an important tool)               

Patient Responsiveness Assessment

Stroke Assessment

Cranial Nerve Assessment

Spinal Assessment

Fall Assessment

Pain Assessment

Respiratory and Cardiac Assessment

Abdominal Assessment

 

 

CHAPTER 16 - CARE PLANNING AND PATIENT EDUCATION

Hospital Admission

HIPAA

Diabetic Education for the layperson

Insulin Reaction

Poor circulation in the diabetic patient

Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke

Electrolyte Imbalances in the Cardiac patient

The Seizure patient

Diabetes Insipidus and Transphenodial Surgery

Organ Transplantation

Falls

IV Therapy - Heparin Therapy

Ventilated Patient

Paralytic ileus in the surgical patient

Liver Failure

Renal Failure

 

 VIDEO - SESSIONS 24 ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES

 Topics include:

 What are Electrolytes

 Signs and Symptoms of  Imbalance

 Causes of Imbalance

 Hyponatremia, Hypokalemia, Hypomagnesium, Hyperkalemia  and more

 Learn more by watching the video on the link below

 Sessions 24 - Electrolyte Imbalances 

 

 

 

CHAPTER 17 DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

Cat Scan

MRI

Cardiac Stress Test

Ultrasound

Eye Exam

Angiography

 

 VIDEO - SESSIONS 37 DIAGNOSTIC TESTS (PART 3)

 Topics include:

 12 Lead EKG

 Identifying Anterior Wall MI

 Cardiogenic Shock - The Clinical Picture

 CBC (Complete Blood Count)

 Signs and Syptoms of Sepsis

 To learn more, watch the video by clicking the link below:

  SESSIONS 37 DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

 

 

 

 

CHAPTER 18  STROKE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES

Identifying Strokes

Stroke Causes

Stroke Symptoms

Stroke Diagnostic Tests

Stroke Treatment

The Glasgow Coma Scale - an assessment tool

Stroke - Brain Injury and how to Identify it

Care Planning and Education of the Stroke Patient

Rehabilitation after Stroke

 

                       Bone Marrow Transplant

  The Iliac Crest is used as a source for stem cell removal for Bone Marrow Transplant

 Follow this link to learn more:                                Bone Marrow Transplant

 

 

 

CHAPTER 19 ARTHRITIS, BURNS & ELBOW FRACTURE

Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis

Burns (First, second, third & fourth degree)

Rule of Nines Chart

Skin Grafting

Fibromyalgia

Elbow fracture

Cerebral Edema

Volksmann's Contracture

 

 

CHAPTER 20  What are the Roles they play in the Clinical Setting?

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Speech, Physical, Respiratory and Occupational Therapists

Housekeeping  Services

Pharmacist

Social Worker

X Ray and Ultrasound Technician

Dietician/ Food Services

Transporter

Educator/ Infection Control



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