Lecture

In this lesson, we will identify and describe the function of structures that make up the musculoskeletal system and how they contribute to physical mobility.  Additionally, we will explore types of joints and joint movements and identify factors that contribute

In this lesson, let’s go over safety and proper positioning techniques in terms of preventing injury to the client and to yourself.  We are going to go over specific therapeutic positions and why they are used along with how to

In this lesson, we are going to outline disaster management in a healthcare setting and identify some types of disasters that facilities and nurses need to be prepared for.  We will also review the triage system used in healthcare that

In this lesson, we are going to go over the nurses role in poison control which includes the prevention and treatment of ingesting or coming into contact with poisonous or toxic materials.  We will also go over signs and symptoms

What do you do if a fire occurs in a healthcare facility?  Every facility will have its own policies and protocols for this situation, but there are some standard nursing responsibilities regarding fire safety that you need to be familiar

In this lesson, we will give a brief review of what CPR is and of how it is used as a life saving measure in certain emergency situations.  We will identify when to perform CPR and identify nursing responsibilities for

In this lesson we will go over the importance of monitoring blood sugar levels, normal blood sugar levels, and the indications for performing a fasting blood glucose test.   Learning Objectives: Upon the completion of this course, learners will be

What is an embolism?  And why do we need special stockings to prevent them?  In this lesson, we will answer these questions and review some other types of embolism and deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, preventions.  A DVT can have

In this lesson, we will describe what a pressure ulcer is and establish some causes and risk factors for developing this skin disorder.  We will review stages of pressure ulcers and signs and symptoms of each stage. Common locations of

In this lesson, we are going to review what an ostomy is and some reasons one would be medically necessary.  We will discuss different types of ostomies and some differences in their output and maintenance. We will discuss post surgical