Fundamentals

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

In this lesson, we will describe why wound care is so important to support proper wound healing and prevent infections and other complications.  We will review the process of basic wound care and then look at nursing interventions regarding infection

In this lesson, we will discuss bowel elimination and review some common bowel dysfunctions that nurses need to be familiar with.   We will go over signs and symptoms of these disorders along with treatment methods, including medications and dietary